Welcome to Your Ultimate Japan Ski Adventure!
The Silky Powder Adventure Tours are unforgettable fully hosted & guided powder ski and snowboard trips in the snowiest place in the World: Hokkaido, Japan!
A perfect combination of bottomless super-dry powder, incredible food and fascinating Japanese culture enjoyed in a fun, safe & friendly environment!
These epic adventures in snowy Japow are perfect for intermediate to advanced skiers and snowboarders looking for an unforgettable deep powder experience.
We take the stress out of organising your own Japan snow holiday; simply book your flight to Sapporo and we will take care of the rest!
Our fully hosted Silky Powder Tours include accommodation, guided off-piste / sidecountry ski days in several resorts, lift tickets, all ground transportation including airport and resort transfers, onsen & cultural side trips and much more. Our passionate team will look after you from start to finish to ensure you have the most incredible experience in the Japanese powder!
Our Services
(All Tours)
Food & Board
Accommodation
Daily Breakfast
Welcome Dinner
Ski &
Snowboard
Fully Guided
Off-piste
Backcountry
Multi-resort
Ski passes
Transport & Tours
Fully Hosted
Airport Transfers
Daily Ski Transfers
Evening excursions
Choose from 8, 11 and 14 day tours
Duration
8 days
7 nights
6 ski days
All services
11 days
10 nights
7 ski days
All services
14 days
13 nights
10 ski days
All services
Base yourself in Sapporo City and/or in our luxurious Ski Lodge The Skilas Kiroro
Location
Sapporo
City Centre Hotel
Dining / Nightlife
Kiroro
The Skilas Kiroro
Groups / Mountain
Dual-Base
Sapporo Hotel &
The Skilas Kiroro
❆ Sapporo City: You will stay in a central Sapporo hotel in the heart of the city, perfect to explore this vibrant city’s food, culture and entertainment. Just stroll around the streets; there are so many things to see and do! Great for single travellers or for groups looking for an abundance of dining and entertainment options.
❆ The Skilas Kiroro Lodge: Ideally located near Kiroro Resort in a tranquil setting beside the Yoichi river, The luxurious Skilas Kiroro Ski Lodge features 4 spacious twin/double bedrooms each with en-suite private bathroom, a large communal area with underfloor heating, kitchen, living room and fireplace, as well as an entrance ski room complete with boot dryers. This is a great option for individuals or groups who want the convenience of having a ski resort at their doorstep whilst enjoying a peaceful and sociable environment in the snowy mountains. Please visit The Skilas Kiroro page for more details.
❆ Dual-Base: Get the best of both by combining a lively stay in Sapporo City with the peace and quiet of The Skilas Kiroro. Available on most tours.
Last Minute Availability for 2023-2024
We still have some spots left on our 2023-2024 Silky Powder Tours!
Please check availability and further details for each tour in the sections below
The Silky Powder Adventure
14 day tour
Your Ultimate Japan Ski Adventure!
A Hokkaido powder ski fest for those wishing to stay in powder heaven for a whole two weeks!
Location: Sapporo & Kiroro, Hokkaido, Japan
Tour Duration: 13 nights / 10 ski days
Dates: SUNDAY to SATURDAY - mid-December 2023 to mid-March 2024
Price: from ¥379,800 per person
Tour Type:
Ability: Intermediate* | Advanced**
Powder Experience: None * | Some experience required **
* Intermediates Group: No powder experience required; Confident on most pistes in good conditions; Start on groomers and progress to powder
** Advanced Group: Confident on all groomers (pistes) and good off-piste skills; Some powder experience required; Fully off-piste trip
Does not include:
Optional Extras Available
Day 2: First Ski day! Pick-up from your hotel in the morning and taken to the nearby snowy mountains (we will pick the best resort based on snow conditions - we want you to experience the deepest powder around!) Your experienced guide will help you find the freshest, deepest tracks for some memorable runs. Intermediates will start on the groomers (pistes) to improve ski skills before venturing into the powder later in the trip. Return to Sapporo for Skilas' famous Welcome Dinner: a huge feast of tasty fresh local specialities (seafood, sushi, noodles, tempura etc.) washed down with unlimited drinks. Explore Sapporo's bustling nightlife or early night to prepare for the next powder day!
Days 3-7: A further four incredible days of deep powder skiing awaits you! We will take you to the best ski resorts around Sapporo (3 or 4 different resorts depending on conditions and group preferences) to enjoy the super-deep, silky smooth products on offer in this magical land. Your guide will help you get the most out of the mountains by showing you all the best lines and taking you to his favourite secret powder stashes. This fully hosted trip also gives you the opportunity to enjoy the Japanese hot springs (onsen) and other cultural side tours. Also includes a well deserved rest day which allows you to explore Sapporo City.
Days 8-13: You will transfer to Skilas's Kiroro Ski Lodge for a stay in the heart of Hokkaido's snowy mountains**. A 10-minute drive from the famous Kiroro Ski Resort and with other local resorts easily accessible, the lodge is a perfect place to get away from it all and focus on what you have come to Japan for: POWDER! The next 5 ski days will bring you plenty more deep snow adventures - which you can share in front of the fire at the end of of every exhilarating powder day with your ski buddies. Discover more resorts and hidden stashes, experience the thrill of night skiing, enjoy the local delicacies of nearby Otaru... This will be your ultimate Japan ski adventure!
Day 14: Transfer back to New Chitose International Airport - go home with unforgettable memories! ** Alternatively stay in Sapporo for the whole duration
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The Silky Powder Safari
11 day tour
The Silky Powder Safari is an action-packed Hokkaido Ski Tour that takes you to Japan’s best powder skiing areas!
- Overview
- Inclusions - SAPPORO
- Inclusions - KIRORO
- Dates & Prices - SAPPORO
- Dates & Prices - KIRORO
- Tour Details - SAPPORO
- Tour Details - KIRORO
Location: Sapporo / Kiroro, Hokkaido, Japan
Tour Duration: 10 nights / 7 guided ski days
Dates: THURSDAY to SUNDAY - mid-December 2023 to mid-March 2024
Price: from ¥299,800 per person
Tour Type:
Ability: Advanced* | Intermediate**
Powder Experience: Some experience required* | None**
* Advanced Group: Confident on all groomers (pistes) including blacks/double diamond and good off-piste skills; Some powder experience required including tree skiing; Fully off-piste, fast-paced trip
** Intermediates Group: No powder experience necessary; Confident on most pistes in good conditions; Start on groomers and progress to powder
Does not include:
Does not include:
Optional Extras Available
Optional Extras Available
Day 2: First Ski day! You will be picked up from your hotel in the morning and taken to the nearby snowy mountains (we will pick the best resort based on snow conditions - we want you to experience the deepest powder around!) Your experienced guide will help you find the freshest, deepest tracks for some memorable runs. For Intermediates / Powder improvers, you will start on the groomers (pistes) where your instructor will help you with your technique. Return to Sapporo for Skilas' famous Welcome Dinner: a huge feast of tasty fresh local specialities (seafood, sushi, noodles, tempura etc.) washed down with unlimited drinks. Explore Sapporo's bustling nightlife or early night to prepare for the next powder day!
Days 3-9: A further six incredible days of deep powder skiing awaits you! We will take you to the best ski resorts around Sapporo (3 or 4 different resorts depending on conditions and group preferences) to enjoy the super-deep, silky smooth products on offer in this magical land. Your guide will help you get the most out of the mountains by showing you all the best lines and taking you to his favourite secret powder stashes. For improvers, you will be introduced to powder skiing and venture further into the side-country if/when you feel ready. This fully hosted trip also gives you the opportunity to enjoy the Japanese hot springs (onsen) and other cultural side tours
Day 10: The last day in Sapporo provides you with several options: Rest your hard-working powder legs and relax in the city, spend an extra final ski day in the powder, or do some sightseeing or shopping.
Day 11: Transfer back to New Chitose International Airport - go home with unforgettable memories!
Day 2: First Ski day! You will be picked up from your hotel in the morning and taken to the nearby snowy mountains (we will pick the best resort based on snow conditions - we want you to experience the deepest powder around!) Your experienced guide will help you find the freshest, deepest tracks for some memorable runs. For Intermediates / Powder improvers, you will start on the groomers (pistes) where your instructor will help you with your technique. Return to Sapporo for Skilas' famous Welcome Dinner: a huge feast of tasty fresh local specialities (seafood, sushi, noodles, tempura etc.) washed down with unlimited drinks. Explore Sapporo's bustling nightlife or early night to prepare for the next powder day!
Day 3: For your second ski day, we will once again pick you up from your hotel in the morning and take you to resort with best powder and weather conditions of the day. Ski all day in the famous JAPOW powder snow with your guide for another unforgettable day in the Hokkaido mountains. On the way home soak your legs in a traditional Japanese onsen; the best way to recover after an intense powder day!
Day 4: Time to move away from the hustle and bustle of Sapporo and head for the tranquillity of The Skilas Kiroro Mountain Lodge. Spend a day skiing in Kiroro Resort exploring the resort’s inbound terrain. This day is unguided, allowing you to go at your own pace. After our ski day you will be driven to The Skilas Kiroro Lodge to enjoy your first evening meal in your new home for the week. Relax in front of the fire and enjoy the peaceful environment of your mountain retreat
Days 5-10: Once comfortably settled in the lodge, you can look forward to a further five incredible days of deep powder skiing! We will take you to the best ski resorts around The Skilas Kiroro (3 or 4 different resorts depending on conditions and group preferences) to enjoy the super-deep, silky smooth products on offer in this magical land. Your guide will help you get the most out of the mountains by showing you all the best lines and taking you to his favourite secret powder stashes. For improvers, you will be introduced to powder skiing and venture further into the side-country if/when you feel ready. This fully hosted trip also gives you the opportunity to enjoy the Japanese hot springs (onsen) and other cultural side tours
Day 11: Transfer back to New Chitose International Airport - go home with unforgettable memories!
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The Silky Powder Week
8 day tour
You can’t take more than one week off work?
Don’t worry! Check out our Silky Powder Week trips, a Sunday-Sunday powder frenzy which packs in as much skiing as possible!
Location: Sapporo or Kiroro (Hokkaido, Japan)
Tour Duration: 7 nights / 6 guided ski days
Dates: SUNDAY to SUNDAY - mid-December 2023 to mid-March 2024
Price: from ¥259,800 per person
Tour Type:
Ability: Advanced* | Intermediate**
Powder Experience: Some experience required* | None**
* Advanced Group: Confident on all groomers (pistes) including blacks/double diamond and good off-piste skills; Some powder experience required including tree skiing; Fully off-piste, fast-paced trip
** Intermediates Group: No powder experience necessary; Confident on most pistes in good conditions; Start on groomers and progress to powder
Does not include:
Optional Extras Available
Optional Extras Available
Day 2: First Ski day! Pick-up from your hotel in the morning and taken to the nearby snowy mountains (we will pick the best resort based on snow conditions - we want you to experience the deepest powder around!) Your experienced guide will help you find the freshest, deepest tracks for some memorable runs. For Intermediates / Powder improvers, you will start on the groomers (pistes) where your instructor will help you with your technique. Return to Sapporo for Skilas' famous Welcome Dinner: a huge feast of tasty fresh local specialities (seafood, sushi, noodles, tempura etc.) washed down with unlimited drinks. Explore Sapporo's bustling nightlife or early night to prepare for the next powder day!
Days 3-7: A further six incredible days of deep powder skiing awaits you! We will take you to the best ski resorts around Sapporo (3 or 4 different resorts depending on conditions and group preferences) to enjoy the super-deep, silky smooth products on offer in this magical land. Your guide will help you get the most out of the mountains by showing you all the best lines and taking you to his favourite secret powder stashes. For improvers, you will be introduced to powder skiing and venture further into the side-country if/when you feel ready. This fully hosted trip also gives you the opportunity to enjoy the Japanese hot springs (onsen) and other cultural side tours
Day 8: Transfer back to New Chitose International Airport - go home with unforgettable memories!
Silky Powder Adventure Frequently Asked Questions
For details of our other tours (beginners, specials, custom-made requests) please check our Japan Ski Tours page
Silky Powder Discovery (Beginners) Custom-Made Tours Sapporo Ski Days
Silky Powder Adventure Trip Overview
Day 1: Upon arrival at New Chitose Airport (Sapporo’s International Airport) you will be driven to your hotel in the heart of Sapporo. You can then take a gentle stroll around the city to stretch your legs after the long journey. This first day will allow you to rest and recover, as well to start exploring this fascinating city. (See our FAQ section for “Why stay in Sapporo and not in a ski resort?)”
Day 2: You will be so stoked by the sheer amount of snow that you will not want to rest for long! You will be picked up from your hotel in the morning and taken to the nearby snowy mountains (we will pick the best resort based on snow conditions – we want you to experience the deepest powder around! See Details of Sapporo ski resorts section for a list of the resorts to be visited) Your experienced guide will help you find the freshest, deepest tracks for some memorable shredding. Depending on your ski/snowboard level and your needs, your mountain guide will show you around the resort slopes, help you through your first deep powder snow experience, take you to the best untracked side-country routes for you to get maximum enjoyment out of the incredible snow and terrain, or simply be a fun freeride partner to share all the good times in the snow together. See the SPA Frequently Asked Questions section for more information on skiing ability, guiding etc.
After an ecstatic day on the hill you will be driven back to Sapporo, before enjoying Skilas’ famous Welcome Dinner: a huge feast of tasty fresh local specialities (seafood, sushi, noodles, tempura etc.) washed down with unlimited drinks. That night could be a good time to explore Sapporo’s bustling nightlife – but not too late as there is plenty more powder to enjoy the next day!
Days 3-12: A further nine incredible days of deep powder skiing awaits you! We will take you to the best ski resorts around Sapporo (4 or 5 different resorts depending on conditions and group preferences) to enjoy the super-deep, silky smooth products on offer in this magical land. Your guide will help you get the most out of the mountains by showing you all the best lines and taking you to his favourite secret powder stashes. You will also have the opportunity to enjoy the Japanese hot springs (onsen) if you want to try this traditional Japanese pastime! In between all this action you also get a well deserved rest day which allows you to explore Sapporo City.
Day 13: The last day in Sapporo provides you with several options:
1) Rest your hard-working powder legs and relax in the city;
2) Keep powering through with another ski day in the powder – we do warn you in advance that it gets highly addictive! (additional charge to be paid locally);
3) Do some sightseeing or shopping (additional charge to be paid locally).
Day 14: Unfortunately your time in Japan is coming to an end… After a final night back in Sapporo, you will be transferred back to New Chitose Airport for your flight home – taking some incredible memories, photos and videos away with you.
Please visit the Silky Powder Adventure Frequently Asked Questions Section for more information.
See what our clients think about our Silky Powder Tours in our Testimonials Section.
For details of all our other tours (beginners, specials, custom-made requests) please check our Japan Ski Tours page
Silky Powder Discovery (Beginners) Custom-Made Tours Sapporo Ski Day