welcome
In the 27 years since I started backcountry skiing in Japan, many things have changed in the world. Japan has not been immune to this, but unique cultural spaces, with a delicate Asian sense of light and history and natural design are still the essence here. As they have done for hundreds of years, Japanese vistas small and large entice you with fine detail and great beauty. For active travellers this cultural backdrop adds an extra dimension to the Journey into Japan.
For those looking for the ultimate back country powder skiing experience, we can still take you to hidden valleys where the madding crowds have not yet arrived. Japan’s powder snow skiing is legendary for its lightness and consistency. In Hokkaido, whether you are after back country powder skiing or lift assisted powder skiing, you will find a place where you will ski powder snow, period.
For those looking for a cycle holiday our popular Cycle Hokkaido tour has been re-launched with an itinerary that takes you to the best of this island's natural beauty, including the world heritage area of the Shiretoko Peninsula. This cycle Japan tour will leave you sated by the wide smooth roads with very little traffic, the splash of northern wildness, hot spring baths and true cultural insight into Japan.
Our Shikoku cycle ride is the best cycle touring Japan has to offer. Discover for yourself the old samurai roads that still wind through ancient villages on cherry blossom covered hillsides.
Our walk Japan tour takes you to Japan’s most iconic mountain, Mt. Fuji, followed by an exploration of the wild mountains of Daisetsusan National Park in central Hokkaido. A walking Japan holiday that will leave you satisfied
These journeys are woven together with a tapestry of delicious traditional food, Japanese inns redolent of ancient times and muscle mending hot spring baths that will leave you ready to sink into your futon of an evening. A bilingual experienced escort completes the picture on all tours.
Experience is everything. For us the 2009 northern winter marks 28 years of skiing and exploring in Japan. Our experience and knowledge assure you of a trip second to none. Whether it is back country skiing, cycling or walking, I look forward to you joining us to truly Journey into Japan.
