- JAPAN IS EPIC -
THE HOKKAIDO
POWDER
TOUR
INTRODUCING
日本へようこそ!
Welcome to Japan!
A Boeing 747-400 touches down at a snowy Sapporo airport
INCLUSIONS - The Hokkaido Powder Tour
Goneski has thought of everything to create the best value Japanese powder adventure you could possibly ever have!
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10 nights ski lodge/backpacker style accommodation
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8 days skiing or snowboarding
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All transport to and from lodge to every ski field on tour
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Train station to ski lodge transfers at the start and end of your tour
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Lift passes to 10 different ski fields!
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Small Groups of only 6 people per trip!
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Welcome dinner on arrival
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Continental breakfast every day
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Hot cooked authentic Japanese lunch every day
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Entry to 4 different Japanese Onsens (Japanese style bath house)
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Free day in Otaru City, possibly the snowiest historic city in Japan!
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Shrines, Temples, amazing Japanese food and more!
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Membership to Club Goneski
INCLUSIONS - The Haru Yasumi Tour
Goneski's Haru Yasumi Tour is perfect for those seeking bluebird skiing, a touch of comfort and a road trip into central Hokkaido!
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7 nights ski lodge/backpacker style accommodation
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3 nights hotel accommodation in Asahikawa
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7 days skiing or snowboarding
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All transport to and from lodge and hotel to every ski field on tour
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Train station to ski lodge transfers at the start and end of your tour
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Lift passes to 10 different ski fields!
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Small Groups of only 5 people per trip!
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Welcome dinner on arrival
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7 Continental breakfasts
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3 Buffet style cooked Hotel breakfasts
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Entry to 2 different Japanese Onsens (Japanese style bath house)
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Free day in Otaru City, possibly the snowiest historic city in Japan!
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Shrines, Temples, amazing Japanese food and more!
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Membership to Club Goneski
Picture this...
You touch down in New Chitose airport in Sapporo. You have collected your luggage and you have hopped on the train to Otaru City. Don’t worry, we will give you all the transfer details closer to the date. Your host will meet you at Otaru train station... you made it! Let the adventure begin!
When we arrive at the lodge, unpack and just relax. For those on Powder tours, this is our base for the next 10 nights so make yourself at home. Spring tours will stay here for 7 nights and 3 nights in a Hotel in Asahikawa. Once everyone has arrived, your host will brief you on the plan of attack for the next 10 days.
Historic Otaru City
POWDER TOURS - Days 1 to 4
On day one we kick off riding two local Otaru ski fields, Tenguyama and Asari. These are brilliant little local ski fields, perfect for a bit of fun and to get your ski legs back! Day 2 we step it up a little with Kokusai, deep in the back of the beautiful forests of Mt Asari. Day 3 we go large and visit Rusutsu, the largest single ski field in Hokkaido, famous for its fantastic tree skiing! Day 4, Teine, home to the 1972 Winter Olympics and a popular ski field with Sapporo locals with some pretty sweet back country!
SPRING TOURS - Days 1 to 4
We start day 1 at Kokusai, deep in the back of the beautiful forests of Mt Asari. Day 2 we head to Teine, home to the 1972 Winter Olympics and a popular ski field with Sapporo locals. Day 3... ROAD TRIP! Yes today we pack up and say "Matane" to Otaru as we head to Asahikawa in the center of beautiful Hokkaido! Temples, shrines, ramen and ice cream, a true road trip awaits! Day 4, Furano. This is a very up and coming ski field with fantastic views looking out over to the Daisetsuzan National Park.
Looking down over Otaru from the Tenguyama ski field
POWDER TOURS - Days 5 and 6
Day 5 we take a day off the slopes. This is a free day giving you the chance to relax and check out down town historic Otaru city at your own pace. Day 6 we will head to Kiroro, who claim to be the best ski field in Hokkaido!
SPRING TOURS - Days 5 and 6
On Day 5 we get real high, literally! Riding on the highest mountain in Hokkaido at 2291 meters, Mount Asahidake is a beautiful active steaming volcano right in the heart of the Daisetsuzan National Park! Day 6 we head to Kamui Ski Links, a fantastic little ski field popular with the Asahikawa locals. Later on this day we will head back to Otaru.
Dropping in at Niseko with beautiful Mount Yotei in the background
POWDER TOURS - Days 7 to 9
On day 7 we will visit the world famous Niseko United group. This is 4 ski fields on one mountain! Today we will focus on Grand Hirafu and Hanazono! On day 8 we will focus on Annupuri and Niseko Village, the other ski fields of the Niseko group. By day 9, hopefully you would have rode all 10 ski fields. So on your last day your host will carefully assess the weather, talk to the group and make a plan on where we will re-visit, taking into account the overall favorite spots the group liked the most and any ski fields we may have missed due to stormy conditions.
SPRING TOURS - Days 7 to 9
Day 7 we take a day off the slopes. This is a free day giving you the chance to relax and check out down town historic Otaru city at your own pace. Day 8 is mega! Today we will visit the world famous Niseko United group. This is 4 ski fields on one mountain! Niseko Village, Grand Hirafu, Annupuri and Hanazono! Catch the chair lift to the top of any of these ski fields to access the whole area... truly epic! Day 9 we go large and visit Rusutsu, the largest single ski field in Hokkaido, famous for its fantastic tree skiing!
A local tram in downtown Sapporo
The local Sento, or bath house
On the last check out morning of the tour, your host will take you to the train station to make sure you catch the correct train to get you to the airport on time. Hopefully you will ride that train to the airport exhausted, with tired legs and great memories of what has been the best ski trip to Japan ever!