Escape Japan

Overall Rating

Escape Japan

Escape Japan5.0/55
Escape Japan5.0 out of 5 based on 5 reviews
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Escape Japan

Overall Rating

Escape Japan5.0/55
Escape Japan5.0 out of 5 based on 5 reviews

Escape Japan - Board, Ski, Explore

Escape Japan is the snow tour branch of Escape Eco Adventures, that showcases adventure sports whilst enjoying the natural beauty of the outdoors. Inherent in their ethos, is that Escape loves adventures, thrills and the beauty that a clean and wild environment brings, and they want to keep it that way. To do their part in keeping the oceans pristine and the landscape full of life, every session and tour supports projects by local landcare groups to fulfil Escape's goal of being a carbon-negative organisation.

Escape Japan run ski and snowboard tours in Northern Tohoku, in the north of the Honshu island of Japan.

Guides/Hosts

Yann

As the son of a Swiss ski instructor, skiing is in Yann’s blood! He picked up skiing when he was 4 years old and has never stopped searching out the best lines! He’s been running ski and backcountry tours in Japan since 2014. He is Wilderness First Aid and Ski Patrol qualified, so you know that you are in competent hands. It’s his knowledge and expertise which ensures the group finds the best snow and stays safe.

Jordan

The ex-GM of a mental health company, Jordan decided running eco-adventure tours around the world was more his style! After running ski tours in Japan as a hobby since 2015, Jordan decided to make his passion more of a full-time thing and retrained as a ski, hydrofoil and kitesurfing instructor.

Terms & Conditions

Payment Options & Terms

  • An initial deposit is required within 7 days of your booking
    • A $1000 deposit to secure your spot
    • 6 months prior: Deposit equal to 40% of the tour price.
    • 2 months prior: The full amount must be paid
  • Payment Options:
    • Bank Transfer - No fee
    • Debit/Credit Card - 2.9% fee

Cancellation Policy

  • Within 48 hours of payment - full refund
  • Up to 31 days prior to day of departure - $1000 deposit is forfeited
  • Within 31 days of departure - no refund as various fixed costs have already been booked. It is possible for you to transfer your spot to someone else.

Awesome tour guides

Lex Uhlmann
23/04/2025
  • Recommend
  • Would Revisit
  • Age
    18-35
  • Ability
    Expert
  • Rider Type
    Skier
  • Country
    United States
  • Month:
    March
  • Admin Rating
    4

Awesome tour guides

Lex Uhlmann
23/04/2025
Happy days!
Going on the Escape tour was a once in a lifetime experience. These guys have clearly put in a ton of legwork learning all of the mountains they guide - years of work pays off. They followed the weather and knew the accumulation levels at tons of different mountains and the result was insane powder every single run. Jordan and Yann are highly professional, take safety seriously, and make sure you're having a great time at any ability level. They're also great skiers and just super rad dudes to hang out with. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend a tour with them, it's worth every penny and more!
See our video here

Can't be beat

Evan
22/04/2025
  • Recommend
  • Would Revisit
  • Age
    18-35
  • Ability
    Advanced
  • Rider Type
    Skier
  • Month:
    January
  • Admin Rating
    1

Can't be beat

Evan
22/04/2025
I've been coming to Japan every year for the last 15 or so years and can't recommend these guys highly enough. They know all the best spots and will have you skiing untracked snow all day
See our video here

Magical untouched powder lines everyday? Hell yeah!

Mia
22/04/2025
  • Recommend
  • Would Revisit
  • Age
    18-35
  • Ability
    Intermediate
  • Rider Type
    Skier
  • Country
    Australia
  • Month:
    February
  • Admin Rating
    3

Magical untouched powder lines everyday? Hell yeah!

Mia
22/04/2025
The Escape boys knew every mountain like the back of their hand, guiding us to the freshest, most untouched powdery forest wonderlands the Japan had to offer. Over and over again! It was literally a snow slope smorgasbord.

As a beginner / intermediate skier I was unsure of whether I'd be able to "handle" the pow.

With Yann and Jordan's wealth of ski technique knowledge and encouraging sharing of their tips and tricks, by the end of the week I was hopping down the pow like a bunny!

It was a trip to remember. I can't wait to return and explore more slopes with them! They are great fun too! You'll be guaranteed a laugh on the reg!
See our video here

My legs are so sore!!

Jay Jay
22/04/2025
  • Recommend
  • Would Revisit
  • Age
    18-35
  • Ability
    Expert
  • Rider Type
    Skier
  • Country
    Australia
  • Month:
    February
  • Admin Rating
    2

My legs are so sore!!

Jay Jay
22/04/2025
I had such a great week with Yann, he really knows the best spots to go to!
My legs were like steel by the end of the week after doing first to last lifts every day.
Normally I go in at lunch but not when I'm getting fresh lines every run!
See our video here

Untouched Powder and Undiscovered Resorts

Ebony Santamaria
22/04/2025
  • Recommend
  • Would Revisit
  • Age
    18-35
  • Ability
    Intermediate
  • Rider Type
    Skier
  • Country
    Australia
  • Month:
    February
  • Admin Rating
    3

Untouched Powder and Undiscovered Resorts

Ebony Santamaria
22/04/2025
This was my first snow tour and I was a bit nervous! I am so pleased to say that the Escape team really went above and beyond to cater accordingly for everyone on this tour. We had a great week of exploring super quiet resorts and found fresh powder just about every day. We got to ride so many different tree runs everyday which meant we got to lay fresh tracks almost each time! The guides knew all the mountains very well, and matched our rider abilities well so we could all have fun, feel safe and make the most of our riding time. It was a bonus to stay at some traditional Japanese accomodation and enjoy great food and onsens. I fell in love with Japan.
See our video here
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Tohoku Escape DETAILS

GUIDED MULTI-AREA TOUR
8 Days | 7 Nights | 6 Days Skiing/Riding

Location: Japan | Tour Focus: Guided | Terrain Focus: Off-Piste, Sidecountry
Ability: Advanced to Expert
Price p/p Price per person based on twin share accom for 7 day trip in 2026
USD 2,520
Escape the busy big name ski resorts & get taken to the powder stashes of smaller ski areas in Aomori and Iwate, where the pace of life & finding powder is unhurried. Predominantly lift-accessed terrain with morning guiding. More
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Fixed Date(s): Jan 10 - Jan 17, 2026
Days: 8
Price: USD 2,520
Availability: Available
Fixed Date(s): Jan 17 - Jan 24, 2026
Days: 8
Price: USD 2,520
Availability: Available
Fixed Date(s): Jan 24 - Feb 03, 2026
Days: 11
Price: Enquire
Availability: Sold Out
Fixed Date(s): Feb 07 - Feb 14, 2026
Days: 8
Price: USD 2,520
Availability: Available
Fixed Date(s): Feb 14 - Feb 21, 2026
Days: 8
Price: USD 2,520
Availability: Available
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