A tailor-made backcountry safari for private groups who want more than eight days in Central Hokkaido. Two bases, Furano and Kamikawa, one guide team, and an itinerary built around your group and the snow.
One week shows you one side of Central Hokkaido. The Powder Safari gives your group both. You ski the volcanoes and birch forests around Furano, Tokachidake and Furanodake, then move north to Kamikawa for the steeper lines of Kurodake and Asahidake in Daisetsuzan National Park.
Every safari is bespoke. There are no fixed dates and no fixed programme: your group picks the dates and the number of days, and we design the route, the lodges and the pace around you.
Plan Your Safari
Two bases, one long line through Daisetsuzan.
The mountains we ski in Central Hokkaido
The Furano side is where the safari finds its rhythm: light, dry powder, open volcanic slopes and sheltered tree runs for storm days.
Kamikawa is the north side of Daisetsuzan: steeper, quieter and more alpine, with long descents for groups ready for bigger days.
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How many of you, your dates, how many days you want to ski, your touring experience and what a great trip looks like for you.
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We propose the split between Furano and Kamikawa, the lodges, the guide team and a tailor-made quote, and adjust it with you until it fits.
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Once you are here, each day’s zone is chosen that morning from the weather, the avalanche conditions and how the group is feeling.
On a long trip the lodge matters as much as the skiing. Your group stays at our own lodges in both regions, with home-cooked breakfasts, a mix of traditional Japanese food and meals to suit any diet, and a living room to share at the end of the day.
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We take mountain safety seriously — every day is guided by up-to-date forecasts, local knowledge, and smart decision-making.
The Powder Safari has no published departures. It is planned group by group, on the dates you choose, with professional mountain guiding, daily onsen visits and stays at our lodges in Furano and Kamikawa.
More than 8 days · Furano + Kamikawa
Tailor-made quote for your group
PRIVATE GROUPS ONLY
YOUR OWN DATES
BESPOKE ITINERARY
Questions groups ask before a long ski trip to Japan.
The Powder Safari is a tailor-made backcountry ski and snowboard trip of more than eight days that combines our two bases in Central Hokkaido: Furano and Kamikawa. Your group skis the Tokachidake and Furanodake side first or last, moves lodge once, and rides Kurodake, Asahidake and the north side of Daisetsuzan National Park with the same guide team.
It is a private tour for groups that are already formed: friends, ski clubs, families or guides travelling with their own clients. It suits riders who want a longer trip in Japan and enough days to follow the snow between Furano and Kamikawa.
The safari runs for more than eight days and has no fixed departure dates. Your group chooses its own dates during the Hokkaido winter season and we build the itinerary around them.
That is part of the tailor-made plan. We agree a split with your group before the trip, based on your dates, your level and what you want to ski, and then choose each day’s zone according to snow, wind and avalanche conditions.
Because every safari is bespoke, the price depends on the number of days, the size of your group and the options you choose. Send us an enquiry and we will reply with a tailor-made quote.
Customer Reviews
Trust me, Sergi and Gérard are the two guys you want to go backountry skiing with. They know the area better than their pockets and they make sur to bring you to the sickest tours, regarding the snow conditions and your wishes. They are some real meteorologist and knows exactly were and when is the place to be regarding the snowfalls. In addition, their crew is amazing and Will cook really good food for you. We will definitaley come back soon ! Thanks again for everything.
Benjamin Schmutz
We had two wonderful weeks of skiing here at yukiumi Hokkaido ! Gerard took so much care of us and was an amazing guide ! This guy knows all the best spots, even when the weather was not promising, he managed to find something good to ski. The breakfast was super good and filling, perfect for a ski day ! Ski->onsen->eat->sleep->repeat. I will be back for sure !
Théo Schmutz
A giant thank you to Gerard and the Yukiumi crew for 2 awesome weeks of backcountry skiing. Everything was a 11 out of 10 from skiing to food. They know where to bring you skiing according to the forecast and where to go to avoid the crowd. They were more a family then a guiding tour company. If you look for some backcountry skiing and people that can show you all the hidden runs then you are at the right spot with Yukiumi crew. Arigato
Julien Corminboeuf
This one felt so special! I'm impressed by the place they've build themselves - so much passion and dedication went into cooking, guiding and riding. Everyday first lines and onsen. Hope to see that new family sometimes again! Arigato!
Dominique Müller
I have been with them for 1 week and it has been incredible. They are a very professional group and very attentive to everything. They have taken us to incredible places and we have made a lot of progress with our skiing and snowboarding technique. I recommend them 100x100 to people who want new experiences and enjoy Hokkaido.
Victor Muñoz
The Yukiumi-Hokkaido-Crew is one of a kind 🤝 Don't worry, u will get the best Pow each & everyday! Gerard and all other guides will guide you to the best and eaven some secret spots where u can enjoy the unique Japow almost all alone! Not to forgett, the Food u will get at the place is amazing ♥️ Hope to see u again....very soon ✌️
Sascha Dietrich
We spent New Year's Eve with family and it was an unforgettable week, Yukiumi is a very well-kept, clean and very comfortable Hokkaido, we enjoyed the snow a lot, very grateful to Gerard, a very good guide and very professional, to Arnau for cooking so well, to Yutaka and Sergi, they are all charming, helpful and very professional. It snowed every day, it was an incredible experience
Natalia de Juan
Sergi and Gerard run Yukiumi Hokkaido lodging and guiding company. They live in Japan all year long and are basically locals in Central/Northern Hokkaido. They are great fun to ride with and are very professional. Check their insta and you will see they know how to find the goods. Call them and up and see what they can offer for you, you won’t be disappointed.
Jakub
I really enjoyed this trip! Sergi and Ayako took good care of us. Both, the food and the Backcountry touring were amazing. Ayako prepared the best breakfast and the best dinners for us! ChoooOoOo oishi! I also loved the onigiri for lunch. Sergi explored the Backcountry with us and delivered the lightest powder ever. I fell in love with Kurodake.! The rooms were cosy and spacious enough for two people. The living room was great to hang out with this nice group of people we meat for the first time.
Georg
Sergi and Gerard are the best guides you can find. They are fun, knowledgeable and flexible. You will be in powder all day so don't skip leg days in the lead up! Book with these guys, you won't be disappointed! Great for skiers and snowboarders!
Ben Rudes
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