Tokyo’s gateway to hidden backcountry powder in Kagura
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Kagura Private Tours
Kagura Ski Resort - one of Japan’s highest resorts, just 70 minutes from Tokyo
Kagura is one of the easiest and most popular backcountry ski touring areas near Tokyo, located in the Yuzawa region. Its top lift reaches nearly 1,900 meters, providing quick access to incredible snow conditions with just a short hike. Thanks to the high elevation, Kagura offers a wide variety of backcountry terrain and consistently delivers light, dry powder snow well into the spring season.
This area is highly favored by Japanese backcountry enthusiasts, so it’s best to avoid weekends and public holidays when the most accessible routes can get tracked out early. Many of Kagura’s best powder stashes and untouched zones are hidden gems known only to experienced local guides, making it an ideal destination for adventurous skiers and snowboarders seeking fresh tracks and expert-led tours.
Our private tours start at ¥100,000 per tour up to 4 people, and ¥25,000 per additional participant. (max 6 people)
The route will be chosen and customised by your guide to match the skill and experience of your group
Whether you’re new to backcountry skiing and want to learn essential skills like avalanche safety and gear use, or an experienced rider chasing steep, deep powder lines, our guided backcountry tours in Kagura are designed just for you. We’ll create a private tour tailored to your ability, giving you access to untouched terrain and epic powder stashes. For those seeking big days with big vertical and challenging terrain, a private backcountry tour in Kagura is the ultimate experience.
If you are interested in sharing a guide with a group, we run group tours in Nozawa Onsen.
| DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | If you are staying in Yuzawa, we will let you know the meeting point in the destination resort before the day of the tour. We can also arrange pick up and drop offs at local Yuzawa accommodations. | ||||
| SEASON | Jan 15th – March 15th | ||||
| MEETING TIME | Please arrive by 8:00AM | ||||
| RETURN TIME | Approximately 16:00 . | ||||
| REQUIREMENTS | The minimum age to join our tours is 13 years old.
Participants under 15 can only join a private tour. Participants under 18 need a guardian to be present on the tour. Participants under 20 need a signature from a parent or guardian. Must be at least a level 5 on our ability level chart A moderate level of fitness is required. The fitter the group the more extensive the touring options. |
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| BRING | Ski/snowboard, boots, ski clothing, gloves, helmet, goggles, ski poles with BIG baskets, lunch, plenty of snacks and water | ||||
| RENTAL | If you require rental equipment please advise when booking:
Snowshoes & poles set 1000 yen Backpack 1000 yen Split board & climbing skins 5000 yen/set Touring skis & climbing skins 5000 yen/set |
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| INCLUDED |
The price is for up to 4 participants. Up to 6 participants can join with extra participants charged 22,500 yen per person. |
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| LIFT TICKETS | Lift tickets are not included in the price of the tour. Please wait until the morning of the tour to purchase lift tickets so that the guide can advise you on the type of ticket required. |
Tour Itinerary
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8.00 AM – 8.30 AM: Orientation |
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8.30 AM – 9.30 AM: Lifts | Take the lifts to the BC access point for the day and do basic beacon checks. |
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9.30 AM – 10.00 AM: Hike 1 | A short hike will take you to the first powder area of the day. |
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10.30 AM – 10.45 AM: First run of the day | Time to crank that smile and enjoy the powder that “Snowzawa” is famous for. |
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10.45 AM – 11.15 AM: Hike 2 | A short hike and lift ride will bring you back to the top of out BC area. |
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11.15 AM – 11.45 AM: Second run | Another pristine powder field ready for you to make your mark. |
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11.45 AM – 13.00PM: Hike and lunch | Another short hike, lift and then lunch before we take on the afternoon. |
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13.00PM – 15.00PM : More powder | Nothing better for after lunch than chomping into some more powder. Guides will make the most of conditions by choosing routes perfect for your group. |
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15.00PM – 16.00PM : Homeward bound | Time to head back to base camp, return gear and have a beer with your guides. |
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