Information about Skiing in Japan
Information about Skiing in Japan
Japan has become recently known as one of the best back country skiing fields in the world. It is not an exaggeration to say that Japan is the hot spot for back country skiing. Japan's heavy snowfall gives you a lot of chances to enjoy deep fresh deep powder snow which is well known as "Japow (Japanese Powder snow)". On the most of Japanese back country fields you can enjoy gliding down through untouched fields of soft powder without long distance climbing. On this web site Japanese popular back country skiing fields are introduced. For your safety going into the back country field with a local ski guiding service is strongly recommended. Guiding company information is also provided.
Asahidake and Kurodake get some of the best quality snow in Japan. It is the real "The driest powder snow on the earth".
Akaigawa is bordered by Otaru and Niseko. One of the most snowy areas in Hokkaido. You can access from Sapporo and Otaru.
Hakkoda is located in Aomori Prefecture, the most northern part of Honshu.It's famous for its heavy snowfall. You can access high elevations at once by the ropeway.
Hachimantai is located in Iwate prefecture. It is near from the famous ski resort "APPI". You can also enjoy CAT skiing in the Hachimantai back country field with reasonable price.
Hakuba is one of the most famous back country fields in Japan. You can enjoy steep lines and majestic views of the 3,000m class Northern Alps.
