Short answer: with Yukiumi Hokkaido, a private backcountry day tour from Furano costs ¥135,000 for up to four people (about ¥33,750 each for a group of four), including your guide, a private driver and transport. A full guided week with lodge stay, such as our Sea of Snow tour, costs US$3,800 per person for 7 days and 6 nights, with 5 guided days, breakfast, airport transfers and local transport included. Backcountry rental starts at ¥13,000 a day for a touring ski or splitboard set.
Prices below are for the 2026–27 winter season and are listed on each tour page.
Private backcountry day tours
| Group size | Price | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 4 people | ¥135,000 per day | from about ¥33,750 (group of 4) |
| Each extra person | +¥20,000 |
Included: private guide, private driver and transport to the zone of the day. Not included: meals, lift passes, rental, and extra fuel if the destination is further out.
Private Backcountry Day Tours from Furano →
Multi-day guided tours with lodge stay
| Tour | Price | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Sea of Snow (Furano) | US$3,800 per person | 7 days / 6 nights, 5 guided days |
| Kamikawa Northside | US$3,800 per person | 7 days / 6 nights, 5 guided days |
| Beginner Backcountry Course | US$3,800 per person | 7 days / 6 nights, 5 days of coaching |
| Hokkaido Powder Safari | Tailor-made quote | More than 8 days |
Included on the week-long tours: 6 nights at our lodge (shared room, 2 guests per room), Asahikawa Airport pick-up and drop-off, 5 days of guided backcountry skiing or splitboarding in small groups (up to 5 guests per guide), local transport all week, a daily onsen visit and breakfast. Not included: flights, dinner, onsen entrance fees, lift tickets, lunch on touring days, alcohol and travel insurance. Optional: private room +US$400 per week; extra guided days +US$400 per person per day, subject to guide availability.
Backcountry rental
| Item | 1 day | Multi-day |
|---|---|---|
| Touring ski or splitboard set (skis or board, skins, poles) | ¥13,000 | 7 days ¥70,000 |
| Avalanche safety backpack (beacon, shovel, probe) | ¥9,000 | 5 days ¥35,000 |
| Touring or splitboard boots | ¥7,000 | flat ¥7,000 per day |
Pickup at Tokachi Base Club in Kamifurano, 16:00–22:00 daily, the day before you ski. Pay at pickup. Full price table on our rental page.
Other guided options
- Powder Tour with Private Photographer: ¥80,000 per day for up to 4 people, as an add-on to a guided day.
- Ski Lessons: price arranged with you depending on length and resort.
- Spring Special Missions: Rishiri, Shiretoko and Daisetsuzan camping, quoted per trip.
What drives the price of a backcountry guide
- Group size. A private day is priced per group, so it gets much cheaper per person with four.
- Transport. Our day tours include a private driver, so you don’t need a car or to drive on snowy Hokkaido roads.
- Guide qualifications and ratio. Safety training and small groups cost more, and they are worth it.
- Lodging and logistics. Week-long tours bundle the lodge, airport transfers and daily transport, which is often cheaper than booking it all separately.
Is a guide worth the money?
On a short trip, almost always. A guide puts you in the right zone for the conditions every single day, which is the difference between an average trip and the best powder of your life, and it is the safest way to ski terrain you don’t know. If you are unsure, read do you need a guide in Hokkaido?
Frequently asked questions
How much is a private backcountry guide in Furano? With Yukiumi Hokkaido, a private backcountry day tour from Furano is ¥135,000 per day for up to four people, plus ¥20,000 for each extra person, including the guide, a private driver and transport.
How much is a week-long guided backcountry trip in Hokkaido? Our Sea of Snow and Kamikawa Northside tours cost US$3,800 per person for 7 days and 6 nights, with 5 guided days, lodge stay, breakfast, airport transfers and local transport included.
Is lift access included in the price? No. Lift tickets are not included, because many days are pure touring. When we use a resort or ropeway, you buy the ticket on the day.
How do I book? Send us an enquiry from the tour page you are interested in, or email yukiumi@yukiumi.com with your dates and group size.
What does it cost in Australian dollars? About A$5,600 per person for a guided week at late-October 2026 rates. See our Hokkaido skiing page for Australians.
October 28, 2026
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