OTARU POWDER GUIDES

DEEP SNOW, LOCAL KNOWLEDGE, UNFORGETTABLE LINES

Ride the best snow in Hokkaido, from the heart of Otaru

Otaru is a historic port city on the Sea of Japan, perfectly positioned to make the most of Hokkaido’s legendary winters. It consistently receives some of the highest snowfall in Japan, and offers fast access to five resorts and world-class backcountry terrain—all within 30 minutes of town.

WHY US?

Qualified & Certified. Avalanche Operations Stage 1, American Pro 1 & Wilderness First Responder 80 hr. Snowboard Level 3 Instructor & Ski Instructor certified.
Insured. Just in case.
We live in the area fulltime.
14 winters based in Hokkaido.
We speak the language and have an understanding of the customs and culture of the local population.
We are very grateful to be able to live here and are well placed to show you why we love it so much.

Intro to Backcountry

For skilled riders wanting to explore the backcountry safely. Learn about avalanche safety gear, route finding, terrain assessment, decision making & how to find the best snow. A full day guiding in the mountains, with transport and the best onsen on the way home.

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Powder Tours

Resort, lift accessed & full backcountry tours. The mountains around Otaru are blessed with an abundance of snow and terrain. Kiroro, Kokusai, Teine, Tengu & Asari are all within 45 minites. Transport, a full day guiding on snow & the best onsen on the way home.

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Package Trips

Stay local, ride local, experience Hokkaido the right way. Our Ultimate Powder Package combines private lodging in Otaru with fully guided backcountry and resort-accessed powder days. Wake up just minutes from the ocean and within striking distance of some of Hokkaido’s most consistent snow zones.

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What they say

"Our first experience was for Powder Guiding in the backcountry. His knowledge of where to find the best spots and how to keep everyone safe was impressive. It was an unforgettable experience!"

Raph, France

"Never thought I would find knee deep powder in the trees at 3pm, but they always knew the spots. The knowledge of the mountains was incredible. We had a fantastic trip"

Grady, California

"We did not have significant snowfall during our trip, so we relied on snowfall that had arrived in the weeks prior. Max had a very detailed knowledge of the mountains we rode (Furano, Kiroro, Kokusai & Teine) and he found powder all day, every day."

Dan, Canada

Winter Season 2025/2026 from early December, every day

Phone & WhatsApp: [ +81 80 7797 7240 ]

Instagram: [ @otaru_powder_guides ]

Email: [ momentumhokkaido@gmail.com ]

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