This trip to Japan is a fully guided experience with a flexible itinerary, you can be sure to find the best spots with the experienced SASS team!
5 reasons to choose SASS Global Travel Japan:
- Small groups with accomplished coaches/guides.
- Flexible options to suit your needs.
- Your best chances for deep Japan freshies.
- Have your skiing pushed to the limits with like-minded people.
- Experience Japanese culture with Western amenities.
Night skiing at Grand Hirafu in Japan's freshest powder
Every passionate skier or snowboarder needs to shred Japan at least once in their life. Make sure you do it properly by coming on a SASS trip. The driest, fluffiest, freshest powder will welcome you with eager eyes as you take full advantage of the absurd January snow fall known as “Japanuary”. You will be able to push your skiing or riding to the next level with small groups sizes – never exceeding a 5:1 ratio and leading coaches or guides. No day will be the same with vast options available to you; hike the peak at Niseko United, go night skiing at Grand Hirafu, ride steep chutes at Tiene or smash through pillow lines at Rusutsu are just a few of the possibilities. SASS don’t follow the horde, they hunt for rewards. With backcountry touring options, they focus on off-piste and accessible backcountry away from the crowds.
Skiers advance backcountry skills & explore Hokkaido
Find a home from home in clean, comfortable accommodation provided to you by the SASS team. Choose from shared, double or private rooms to make sure that any needs are catered for. Depending on the package you choose and where the best snow is, you will be staying in either Hirafu or Sapporo. The Arbour House in Hirafu, has spacious rooms, a fully equipped kitchen and luxury bathrooms. The first choice in Sapporo is the Mercure Hotel, with large rooms and exceptional hotel services, situated in the heart of Susukino making it ideal to explore Hokkaido and the local culture.
Best suited for intermediate to advanced skiers who are eager to advance their backcountry skills.
Don’t hesitate any longer! Get in contact with LUEX today and you will be storming Japanese powder like you wouldn’t believe!
- Continent
- Asia
- Hemisphere
- Northern
- Country
- Japan
- Mountain Range
- Southern Alps
- Region
- Hokkaido
- Ski Resort
- Niseko
- Rusutsu Resort
- Sapporo
- Category
- Freeride
- Accomm. Type
- Hotel
- Suited For
- Families
- Couples
- Solo Travelers
- Groups
- Party People
- Standard
- $$ - Medium
- Meal Plans
- Half Board
- Room Type
- Single Bed Room
- Double Bed Room
- Twin Bed Room
- Triple Bed Room
- Amenities & Activities
- Internet Wifi
- Spa
- Hot Tub
- Massage
- Services offered
- Guiding
- Ski Rental
- Snowboard Rental
- Safety Equipment Rental
- Airport Transfer
- Ability Level
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- Dominant Terrain Type
- Open Terrain
- Steep Terrain
- Tree Runs
- Cliffs
- Average Annual Snowfall
- > 20 meter/year
- Snow Pack
- Maritime
- Crowd Factor
- Low
- Explorer Level
- High