Niseko ZenTours
Because all Niseko Zen Day Guiding Tours are based on PRIVATE GROUPS only, your group will have the ultimate say in how you want the day to run. You can go hard and push the limits or just take it easy and get to know Niseko and surrounding ski areas such as Rusutsu or Kiroro. You can choose one day of Niseko area guiding or multiple days.
Tours vary from lift-access in-resort off-piste skiing and boarding through to full backcountry touring days. You have the option of:
- Inbounds powder tour - spend the day being shown the powder stashes in the off-piste zones of the ski resort within the boundaries of the ski resort, so avalanche safety gear is not required.
- Lift accessed backcountry (aka sidecountry) zones of Niseko, Rusutsu or Kiroro - head out of bounds and let your guide sniff out the powder.
- Backcountry tour - go ski touring or splitboarding and you have the option of a full day or a half day of touring followed by an onsen.
- Photographer - you can add-on a photographer to capture your best face shots and powder turns.
The Niseko Zen Tours team have several years experienced riding & skiing in Niseko and its surrounding resorts & backcountry zones. The guides are all qualified with avalanche safety certification and first aid qualifications.
Please note that lift passes and avalanche safety gear are not included in any prices. Avo gear (shovel, probe, transceiver & backpack) is available for rent.
Below are some potential options for your group. If you want to check availability or have any questions you can make a booking request here.
NISEKO Lift Accessed Backcountry (Max group 4)
For those who are looking to ski the epic deep powder that Niseko is famous for but want to minimize the hiking and maximise the vertical, a lift access backcountry tour is ideal. This tour requires some traversing and little to no hiking and uses the lifts to access the backcountry. Avalanche safety gear is mandatory.
Niseko Backcountry Touring (Max group 4)
This tour is suited to skiers and boarders who are happy to earn their turns without the use of any lifts. Tours take place at a number of hidden locations around the Niseko area. If the weather plays ball, this could even be a Mt Yotei expedition if you wish. Includes accommodation pick-up/drop-off & transport to backcountry area.
RUSUTSU or Other Resort Lift Accessed Backcountry (Max group 4)
Rusutsu has some of the best lift-access tree skiing and riding in Hokkaido. Get a group together and head over there for the day from Niseko and see for yourself. This tour requires some traversing and little to no hiking and uses the lifts to access the backcountry. Avalanche safety gear is mandatory.
Other nearby ski resorts such as Kiroro are also a possibility and the tour will head to wherever the snow conditions are the best.