Japan - Honshu Powder little places that rock

One of the snowiest regions known to man

Here, where up to 22 meters of snow fall each winter, an incomparable freeride experience awaits you. From our charming accommodation in Iiyama, we can reach over 10 different ski areas in just 15 to 60 minutes. Based on our years of experience and the current conditions, we spontaneously decide where the "Sushi Powder" is best waiting for you. Modern and traditional lift facilities provide the necessary support for the best descents. When it snows, we carve our tracks through magical, wind-protected forests – an absolute highlight in snowfall! With good visibility, higher, treeless slopes are accessible, some of which require a short ascent with skins. The views from there are simply breathtaking. Each day ends with the unforgettable feeling of having experienced the legendary Japanese powder snow.

Upon returning to the hotel, pure relaxation awaits you. Immerse yourself in the soothing warmth of our hotel's own Onsen and reflect on your day of skiing. During dinner in Japanese style, you'll enjoy the culinary diversity and deepen your impressions. This trip perfectly combines high-level athletic activity with a deep insight into the fascinating Japanese culture and freeride scene.

Plenty of Sushi Powder - Your Itinerary

Six full days are at your disposal to explore the region on skis and dive deep into the "Japow." With enough fresh snow, we avoid long ascents, but good fitness for potential tours is an advantage. Competition in the terrain is usually low, so we can fully enjoy the Sushi Powder all to ourselves.

On Saturday morning, the return journey to Tokyo begins. Our mountain guide will say goodbye to the group at Nagano Station. We strongly recommend spending the last night in Tokyo and experiencing this vibrant metropolis! Most return flights to Central Europe depart on Sunday morning, so you can fly home relaxed and arrive back at your home airport in the afternoon of the same day due to the time difference.

Our Base - Your Home in the Powder

From 2026, we will set up our base near the charming small town of Iiyama. Our beautifully located hotel with its own Onsen is the perfect starting point for our adventures. From here, we are incredibly flexible and can reach over 10 different, still largely unknown freeride areas depending on the conditions.

In heavy snowfall, we tend to head towards Madarao or Myoko, where we can play in open forests – an absolute highlight during snowfall! On sunny days or in warmer temperatures, we can reach the ski area at Mt Yokote in just 20 minutes, whose lifts take us up to almost 2400 meters. Nozawa Onsen also offers perfect skiing in alpine terrain with good visibility. And that's just a small glimpse – we have over a dozen more small, completely unknown areas within easy reach that are rarely visited by freeriders.