Secure this trip with a 30% deposit
only 10 spots leftAsahikawa Powder Week
One week. Five guided days. Endless powder potential in Japan’s far north.
Overview
The lowdown
Spend five adrenaline pumping days chasing Hokkaido’s deepest powder at resorts like Kamui, Asahidake, Pippu and Kurodake. With Asahikawa as your base, this trip has flexibility at its core – guides choose daily destinations based on conditions, so every day is a new, stoke-filled adventure. Your stay at Hotel Route-Inn Grand Asahikawa Ekimae comes with daily breakfast, whilst a group welcome and finale dinner bookend a trip of a lifetime. A five-day lift pass, private van transport and pro guides means that all you need to think about it improving that technique. This is for seasoned riders with an appetite for powder and a taste for local culture. Let’s get it.
Highlights
The best bits
Powder Days
Chase the best pow every day across Central Hokkaido with expert guides. The itinerary is flexible, so you’ll ride wherever the conditions are best – and if Japan guarantees anything, it’s powder days.
Itinerary
The day to day
Day 1
Asahikawa Arrival
Day 2
Warm Up Day
Day 3
More Snow, More Lines
Day 4
Explore Further
Day 5
Rest Day
Day 6
Back On The Snow
Day 7
Final Lines
Day 8
Goodbyes
Host
The experts
ARRIVAL
Curated by ARRIVAL, designed for you – adventure, comfort and local insight all in one.
Accommodation
The quarters
Right by Asahikawa Station, this modern hotel offers easy access to everything. Expect twin-share rooms, buffet breakfast, public baths and a warm welcome every time you walk in from the cold.
Hotel Route-Inn Grand Asahikawa Ekimae
Asahikawa, JP
Activities
The fun stuff
What better way to get to know your guides and fellow travellers than by enjoying a feast together at a local spot. This gives the guides a chance to set a plan for the week and get everyone prepped and stoked.
Welcome Dinner
Asahikawa, JP
Each day, your guides will load you all up in the Hiace to drive you to/from the best ski fields. After riding, a visit to local onsens is always on the cards, and at night, you can try local restaurants. Most ski fields are close by, with the furthest resort to get to being about a 60 minute drive. Your only job? Sit back, relax and enjoy the vibes.
Private Transfers
Asahikawa, JP
5 full days chasing pow with our AMR5-qualified guides. Whether you’re staying local, or exploring further, your guides know the area well and will make sure the best possible conditions are found each day. From mellow resort laps, to fun treeruns or short hikes to deep powder bowls – in Hokkaido you’re in for a treat.
Guided Powder Days
Asahikawa, JP
Let’s call today a rest day, but it doesn’t have to be. Take a self-guided tour of local cultural hotspots or opt in for an extra ski day (extra costs apply).
Soak in the culture
Asahikawa, JP
Always a bittersweet moment, hearts full, camera rolls fuller – a final night with new best mates. Enjoy some of Asahikawa’s finest, and funnest places before a few cheeky Sapporo’s at the local Karaoke bar. It’s the last night after all, might as well send it one more time.
Farewell Dinner
Asahikawa, JP
Fine Print
The small stuff
Cancel 65+ days out for a 70% refund. Within 64 days, we’ve locked in logistics, so no refund can be offered. Thanks for understanding – it keeps things running smooth for everyone.