Resort & Lift-Accessed Powder Tours

Private resort guiding and lift-accessed sidecountry tours in Otaru, Hokkaido.

For those wanting to access the best snow with minimal hiking. Using lifts and short hikes, we search out the best powder conditions across several resorts near Otaru.

Otaru is perfectly located between multiple ski areas, allowing us to choose the best resort based on the day’s snow and weather conditions.

Nearby Resorts

We regularly guide at:

• Kiroro Resort
  
  

• Sapporo Kokusai
  
  

• Sapporo Teine
  
  

• Asarigawa Onsen Ski Area
  
  

• Tenguyama
  
  

Trips to Niseko United, Rusutsu Resort, Furano, Kamui & Asahidake are also possible.

Resort & Sidecountry Guiding

Tours are tailored to your group and can include:

• Powder skiing and snowboarding inside the resort
  
  

• Lift-accessed sidecountry terrain
  
  

• Short hikes to access untracked snow
  
  

• Local terrain knowledge to find the best conditions
  
  

Resort tours are private groups of 1–6 guests.

Suitable for:

• Families with children
  
  

• Intermediate to advanced riders
  
  

• Guests wanting a relaxed powder day
  
  

• Riders interested in exploring sidecountry terrain
  
  

Inclusions

• Full day Hokkaido ski guiding
  
  

• Transport in a private 4WD vehicle
  
  

• Local knowledge of resorts around Otaru
  
  

Not Included

• Lift tickets
  
  

• Lunch and snacks
  
  

• Equipment rental
  
  

• Avalanche safety equipment (may be required for sidecountry terrain)
  
  

Price

¥115,000 - 150,000 per day – private group

Book Your Trip

For availability and trip planning enquiries, please contact us here

OPG Guiding Policy

Paramount for Otaru Powder Tours is the safety and well being of our guests. Our extensive experience in the mountains of Hokkaido gives us a profound respect for nature, and we may be forced to alter our plans if we encounter adverse conditions that may put our guests at undue risk.  Your safety is our top priority. Whilst we try to include our guests in the decision making process, ultimately the final decision rests with the guide and his/her decision is final.