HOKKAIDO CLASSICS
(アィヌ・モシㇼ)
- 7+ Day Hokkaido Roadtrip -
Starting at $1,950 per person
OVERVIEW
Hokkaido is the coldest, snowiest place in Japan. Fierce Siberian winds blow across the sea of Japan and dump light, dry snow for days, weeks, and months on end. This tour will take you to all the classics on Hokkaido and all the fun backcountry zones in between. If you want powder, Hokkaido almost guarantees it.
INCLUDED
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7+ day van/RV/car rental
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Printed itinerary booklet
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Digital beta package
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GPS backcountry maps
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Annotated resort maps
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Onsen map
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Parking map
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Ski resort map
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Unlimited LTE Mobile Wi-Fi
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Carbon offset credits
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Airport pick up
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Travel booking
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In-country customer assistance
NOT INCLUDED
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Airfare costs
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Gasoline costs
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Food and drink costs ($15-50/day)
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Lift tickets ($20-70/day)
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Ski/snowboard/avalanche gear
ADD-ONS
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Private film/photo session
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Video edit package
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One-way vehicle shuttle
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Cat-skiing
THE DETAILS
Hokkaido is the most northern island of Japan. These mountains are typically volcanic where you might find yourself touring next to an active, smokey fumerole. While the mountains of Hokkaido don't reach much higher than 7,000 ft, the northerly latitude and cold Siberian winds drop immense amounts of cold smoke powder. During the winter, snow covers every inch of this island, so it's not hard to find an abundance of resorts and backcountry areas to explore.
Classic Hokkaido destinations include Niseko, Rusutsu, Kiroro, Furano, and more. The beauty of a road trip lies in the freedom to travel on your own schedule. Just a 4 hour drive takes you from Niseko all the way up to the big volcanoes of Central Hokkaido. After all, Hokkaido is the birthplace of "Car Danchi", a movement among Japanese snowboarders who travel the island in RVs and campervans in search of the deepest powder.
BASIC ITINERARY
Day 1
Arrive at Sapporo New Chitose (CTS) and Collect Van/RV/Car. Ski a local hill!
Day 2-6
Pow, Onsen, Kanpai, Repeat.
Day 7
Ski the morning, Return RV and Depart
FAQ
How do your prices compare?
Shop around at other packages and you'll find 7-day trips ranging from $2900 unguided to $3200+ for a guided trip. The dirty secret about the "guided" packages is that they often only guide you within and around the boundary of the resort. You're paying a guide to show you the in-bounds stashes that we have laid out for you on a map.
When is the best time to go?
Does my trip have to be 7-days?
Is it cold sleeping in a camper van or RV?
Is it safe to sleep in a car at night?
How will I shower and keep clean?
What is driving like in Japan?
What if I want to do a roadtrip but don't want to sleep in an RV?
How much can I expect to pay for the not included items?
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"Minus rental of the camper plan to spend about $50 USD per day per person to cover fuel, food, drinks, onsens, and other expenses." -
"120-150 dollars a day for most of the trip" -
"1200 for the month" -
"2-2.5K not including the RV cost for an 8-day Hokkaido trip plus sightseeing in Tokyo for a party of 2"