Get off the beaten path as we ski and snowboard Japan’s little-known, stash-laden resorts of the Northwest Tohoku region through the prefectures of Iwate and Akita.
The mountainous areas of Tohoku are covered in deep snow from December to May and are home to over 15 ski resorts. To the northwest, Appi Kogen is one of Japan’s most famous ski areas due to its Hokkaido-like dry powder snow and wide open pistes. Geto Kogen Ski Resort in the west, is a real gem and boasts heavy snowfalls, a relaxed off-piste policy and fewer crowds compared to the rest of Honshu. Then in between, there’s the true ‘secret spots’ of Tohoku that we’ll leave off the list until we see you on the tour!
We base this tour in Morioka city, located at the foot of the dormant Mount Iwate (2038m), which gives us access to the numerous ski resorts in the region. With a flexible tour itinerary, your guide will monitor storm cycles and decide where we road trip to the best snow conditions daily. You will be skiing and snowboarding all these areas mid-week, which means you’ll virtually have the resort to yourself.
Basing the tour in Morioka also offers a unique cultural experience as we get to explore the city after dark with your guide and rub shoulders with the locals at the surrounding bars and restaurants.
DATES
10 January – 16 January, 2021
17 January – 23 January, 2021
Info:
AloJapan.com