Guided powder adventures in Nozawa, tailored to your group’s skill level and style.
- Backcountry
- Forest
- Hike In
- Lift accessedAGE: 15+
DESTINATION: Nozawa Onsen
Nozawa Group Tours
DESTINATION: Nozawa Onsen
Experience Nozawa Onsen's pristine backcountry
At Japan Snow Adventures, we offer budget-friendly group backcountry tours in Nozawa Onsen, perfect for riders chasing deep powder and epic tree runs.
Our Nozawa backcountry tours provide easy lift access to incredible terrain, from short hike powder bowls to long touring routes. Nozawa is not only famous for its amazing tree skiing, but also for having some of the best hot springs (onsen) in Japan, making it the ideal destination for a true Japanese winter adventure.
The resort’s top lift reaches 1,650m, with the base starting at 550m, offering a variety of routes suitable for all levels. The season typically kicks off in early January, with the best powder conditions lasting until late February, and the occasional surprise powder days in March.
The route will be chosen and customised by your guide to match the skill and experience of your group
Whether you are a newbie to backcountry looking to learn how to use all the gear and access some untracked powder, or a veteran of the BC looking for something steep and deep, we will find a group of others that have a similar amount of BC experience to you.
If you are looking for especially big days with big terrain, ask us about our private tours!
| DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | BunBun 6928 Toyosato, Nozawa Onsen, Shimotakai, Nagano 389-2503 | ||||
| SEASON | Jan 15th – March 15th | ||||
| MEETING TIME | Please arrive by 8:00AM | ||||
| RETURN TIME | Approximately 4:00PM. | ||||
| REQUIREMENTS | A minimum of 2 people are required to run a group tour. The minimum age to join our group tours is 15 years old. Participants under 18 need a guardian to be present on the tour. Participants under 20 need a signature from a guardian. A minimum level of fitness and downhill skiing/riding ability is required for our tours. Please refer to our Ability Levels. | ||||
| BRING | Ski/snowboard, boots, ski clothing, gloves, helmet, goggles, ski poles with BIG baskets, lunch, plenty of snacks and water Snowshoes & poles OR climbing skins (split board or touring skis) | ||||
| RENTAL | If you require rental equipment please advise when booking: Snowshoes & poles set 1000 yen Backpack 1000 yen Split board & climbing skins 5000 yen Touring skis & climbing skins 5000 yen | ||||
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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. |
Additional information
| Months available | January, February, March |
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Tour Itinerary
1 | 8.00 AM – 8.30 AM: Orientation |
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2 | 8.30 AM – 9.30 AM: Lifts | Take the lifts to the BC access point for the day and do basic beacon checks. |
3 | 9.30 AM – 10.00 AM: Hike 1 | A short hike will take you to the first powder area of the day. |
4 | 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. |
5 | 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. |
6 | 11.15 AM – 11.45 AM: Second run | Another pristine powder field ready for you to make your mark. |
7 | 11.45 AM – 13.00PM: Hike and lunch | Another short hike, lift and then lunch before we take on the afternoon. |
8 | 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. |
9 | 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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