Welcome to Powder Paradise
Would you like to discover an area that receives the driest powder in Japan?
Would you like to ski or snowboard with no crowds?
Would you like to ride with like minded people in a relaxed atmosphere and don't mind some Japanese culture?
If you answered YES to these questions, you have found the right tour.
Why come with us to Asahikawa?
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Powder
You’ll ride the driest and lightest powder you have ever ridden as Central Hokkaido receive 8 to 10mt of it between December and March every year.
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Onsen
Central Hokkaido has many onsens with soothing hot springs from volcanic activity. At the hotel, you can enjoy an indoor and outdoor onsen, a sauna, and a cold plunge pool for recovery.
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Food
Asahikawa has over 2000 restaurants and bars near our hotel, making it easy for visitors to enjoy the local food scene with many tasty options and unique dining experiences.
Get away from the crowds, find the hidden spots with us and enjoy untouched powder on our hosted freeride tours.
We love powder!
…But we're not keen on crowds. Our journey started in 2007, when Central Hokkaido felt like a secret. Back then, spots like Furano weren't even open to off-piste riders; we only had Asahidake and Kurodake.
Things have changed a lot since then, and so has our idea of a perfect day on the slopes. Our philosophy is simple: Powder? Yes. Crowds? No. We stick to that.
Our guests really value these tucked-away places. You can still get a delicious, authentic bowl of ramen for just 800 yen, and the powder stays pristine until we get to enjoy it. These simple pleasures are truly the best.
If this sounds like your kind of day, every day, keep reading to learn more about what we do.
“My wife and I have been on the powder trip three times now. Fab has awesome knowledge of the Japanese slopes, and offers some great safety precautions and advice if you chose to go off piste for the deep powder and tree runs. It’s really awesome being taken to resorts that have less people, and more powder. Fab will also will take the tour to the resorts that have have the best conditions (the powder) for that day. I have been in the knee deep powder many many times all over Northern Hokkaido, on these powder trips. Very stoked, also did I mention the powder? Arigato gozaimasu! ”
Our offers for 2026
Experience JAPOW like a local with our small tour group, 8 to 15 guests.
We’ll take you to the best spots, away from the crowds, and we’ll make sure you shred.
We chase snow storms and avoid the more popular spots, so you can enjoy the powder and the company.
We have a deep knowledge of the area and would love to share it with you!
By clicking on the button below, you will discover all our tours for 2026.
So if you are a skier or a snowboarder and uncrowded powder is what you want to experience, and you don’t mind a bit of luxury, we have a tour for you!