Things to do in Koshinetsu, Chubu: The Best Ski & Snow Tours

North Nagano Outdoor Sports organizes back country tour which is held at Mt. Madarao. The purpose of our organization is to introduce the wonderful powder snow and provide more adventure to our guests. Madarao mountain resort is famous in powder snow, and provides tree courses that will not let you bore. Our backcountry tour will take you to even more free and adventurous tree run courses! You might imagine the hard hiking up in back country tour, but our tour take the lift and can easily reach to the marvelous view point in 20-30 minutes. Our tour is assembled based on our guests, so that each and everyone could enjoy our place. We can also assemble a tour that is enjoyable for beginners.

Shiga International Ski School is a 100% English snow sports school located at Okushiga-kogen ski resort in Shiga-kogen ski area. Along with English there are also many other languages spoken in the ski school. The instructors come from all over the world, with experience in teaching skiing and snowboarding in some of the best known ski resorts in the world.

GoodGuides is a backcountry ski guiding operation based out of Hakuba and Myoko in Japan. Powder and culture led by qualified and experienced guides. An authentic Japanese powder experience.

EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF JAPAN - THE THRILL OF DEEP POWDER, THE BEAUTY OF AN UNIQUE CULTURE, AND THE FUN OF A WELL OILED GUIDED TOUR. Enjoy some of the most incredible snow on planet earth, stay in a truly authentic Japanese ski village, visit mom and pop restaurants and mix with the locals, be entertained by Geisha, Taiko Drum, Shimansen Guitar, Lion Dance and Karate performances, visit the world famous Snow Monkeys, view the amazing tree snow monsters at night, walk through ancient castles, temples and shrines and relax in natural hot pool onsens. Where other companies may talk up the cultural aspects of Japan and charge extra for these, we include them in our tours so you get a truly authentic Japanese ski experience. And best of all you get to share this all with a group of like minded ski and snowboard enthusiasts, all hosted by our instructor/guides who are just plain passionate about what they do for you. And don’t forget our hidden gems that will amazing you along the way.

Something for everyone! Whether you love snowboarding, mountain biking, or hiking, chances are we have an activity you will enjoy. We provide Mountain bike tours and trails as well as beginner and intermediate lessons in both Japanese and/or English. In the winter we provide snowboard lessons and tours in the backcountry. We have rental mountain bikes, rental snowboards. We can also do more relaxed sports like hiking tours and snowshoe tours.

Experience physically rewarding and culturally rich multi-day guided hikes in Japan set in unique locations with stunning scenery that is remote and rare. We blend culture and exceptional wild places, coupled with the most exhilarating non-technical hiking in all Japan.

Join us for the thrill and excitement of snowmobiling in Japan’s largest snowmobile park Yukibancho Snowmobile Tour located in the divine nature of the Myoko area. From beginners looking to experience a taste, to powder hungry adrenaline junkies our tours suit all ages and abilities. All tours allow guests to indulge in breathtaking panoramic scenery. Give us a call or send us an email to enquire about bookings, or rather go see one of our friendly staff in store at Yukibancho Rentals in Akakura.