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Unique Freeride Snowboarding Trips in Hokkaido!

Snowboarding in Hokkaido is an unparalleled experience, renowned for its abundant and consistently light powder snow, often referred to as “Japow” by enthusiasts. The island offers a variety of terrain that caters to all tastes, from the fun runs of world-famous resorts like Niseko to the more challenging backcountry areas around Furano.

Forever Snowboard is not your typical tour operator. Their Freeride Snowboarding Trips in Hokkaido, Japan, are designed for riders who seek trips that are a bit out of the ordinary. They provide fun trips that will create memories for a lifetime, with like-minded people.

Mountains & Terrains

Located in the northernmost of Japan’s main islands, north of Honshu, Hokkaido’s unique geography and diverse range of terrains, featuring pristine forests, volcanic mountains, untouched channels and wide-open spaces, creates an ideal playground for snowboarders seeking adventure.

The region’s renowned resorts, like Niseko, provide fun runs perfect for intermediate and advanced snowboarders, with ample opportunities for night riding. For those seeking a more adventurous experience, the backcountry areas around Furano deliver deep powder fields and challenging tree runs. Hokkaido’s volcanic landscape adds a unique element, with natural half-pipes and wind lips formed by the rugged terrain. Pristine, untouched forests offer scenic trails, while wide-open alpine bowls allow for exhilarating high-speed descents. This variety ensures that every snowboarder can find their perfect ride amidst Hokkaido’s spectacular winter wonderland.

The Package

Forever Snowboard offers unique freeride snowboarding trips in Hokkaido, Japan, designed for riders seeking adventure beyond the typical snowboarding experience.

The “East Japow” tour explores the less-traveled areas of eastern Hokkaido, uncovering incredible and authentic landscapes with fresh, untracked snow. Riders visit small local resorts and backcountry terrains, including Furano, known for its natural snow pillows and tree-lined channels. The “West Japow” tour, on the other hand, features the famous Niseko resort and its surrounding areas. This tour includes backcountry adventures and visits to lesser-known spots, providing a mix of popular and hidden snowboarding destinations. Each tour is flexible, adjusting to weather conditions to ensure the best powder experience possible. Riders can expect a blend of lifts and split boarding days based on the daily conditions!

Why We Love Forever Snowboard

The best powder in the world and hidden snow resorts!

Snowboard with like-minded people and professional guides!

Finish the day and relax at one of the traditional Onsen!

Ready to Freeride in Japan?

Lodging

All packages include shared accommodations in traditional mountain lodges.

Traditional mountain lodges in Hokkaido offer a quintessential Japanese winter experience, blending rustic charm with modern comfort. These lodges are typically built from wood, featuring classic Japanese architectural elements. They provide cosy, intimate settings where guests can enjoy the serene beauty of Hokkaido’s snow-covered landscapes.

Staying in a traditional lodge allows guests to immerse themselves in the local culture and hospitality, making their snowboarding trip in Hokkaido not just an adventure on the slopes, but a deeply enriching cultural experience.

Getting There & Move Around

Hokkaido is served by several major airports, with New Chitose Airport near Sapporo being the largest and busiest and the one from where the Forever Snowboard Team will pick you up to start your powder adventure!

The guides will drive you around on the snowy roads with private mini-buses that are perfectly catered for the winter weather and Hokkaido snowfalls.

Pack light and don’t forget your favourite board and splitboard! Rentals on-site are hard to find, especially in the most remote locations. Get ready for unforgettable Freeride Snowboarding Trips in Hokkaido, Japan!

Interested in Snowboarding in Japan?

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Unique Freeride Snowboarding Trips in Hokkaido!

Snowboarding in Hokkaido is an unparalleled experience, renowned for its abundant and consistently light powder snow, often referred to as “Japow” by enthusiasts. The island offers a variety of terrain that caters to all tastes, from the fun runs of world-famous resorts like Niseko to the more challenging backcountry areas around Furano.

Forever Snowboard is not your typical tour operator. Their Freeride Snowboarding Trips in Hokkaido, Japan, are designed for riders who seek trips that are a bit out of the ordinary. They provide fun trips that will create memories for a lifetime, with like-minded people.

Mountains & Terrains

Located in the northernmost of Japan’s main islands, north of Honshu, Hokkaido’s unique geography and diverse range of terrains, featuring pristine forests, volcanic mountains, untouched channels and wide-open spaces, creates an ideal playground for snowboarders seeking adventure.

The region’s renowned resorts, like Niseko, provide fun runs perfect for intermediate and advanced snowboarders, with ample opportunities for night riding. For those seeking a more adventurous experience, the backcountry areas around Furano deliver deep powder fields and challenging tree runs. Hokkaido’s volcanic landscape adds a unique element, with natural half-pipes and wind lips formed by the rugged terrain. Pristine, untouched forests offer scenic trails, while wide-open alpine bowls allow for exhilarating high-speed descents. This variety ensures that every snowboarder can find their perfect ride amidst Hokkaido’s spectacular winter wonderland.

The Package

Forever Snowboard offers unique freeride snowboarding trips in Hokkaido in Japan, designed for riders seeking adventure beyond the typical snowboarding experience.

The “East Japow” tour explores the less-traveled areas of eastern Hokkaido, uncovering incredible and authentic landscapes with fresh, untracked snow. Riders visit small local resorts and backcountry terrains, including Furano, known for its natural snow pillows and tree-lined channels.

The “West Japow” tour, on the other hand, features the famous Niseko resort and its surrounding areas. This tour includes backcountry adventures and visits to lesser-known spots, providing a mix of popular and hidden snowboarding destinations. Each tour is flexible, adjusting to weather conditions to ensure the best powder experience possible. Riders can expect a blend of lifts and split boarding days based on the daily conditions!

Why We Love Forever Snowboard

The best powder in the world and hidden snow resorts!

Small groups and professional services!

Finish the day and relax at one of the traditional Onsen!

Ready to Freeride in Japan?

Lodging

All packages include shared accommodations in traditional mountain lodges.

Traditional mountain lodges in Hokkaido offer a quintessential Japanese winter experience, blending rustic charm with modern comfort. These lodges are typically built from wood, featuring classic Japanese architectural elements. They provide cosy, intimate settings where guests can enjoy the serene beauty of Hokkaido’s snow-covered landscapes.

Staying in a traditional lodge allows guests to immerse themselves in the local culture and hospitality, making their snowboarding trip in Hokkaido not just an adventure on the slopes, but a deeply enriching cultural experience.

Getting There & Move Around

Hokkaido is served by several major airports, with New Chitose Airport near Sapporo being the largest and busiest and the one from where the Forever Snowboard Team will pick you up to start your powder adventure!

The guides will drive you around on the snowy roads with private mini-buses that are perfectly catered for the winter weather and Hokkaido snowfalls.

Pack light and don’t forget your favourite board and splitboard! Rentals on-site are hard to find, especially in the most remote locations. Get ready for unforgettable Freeride Snowboarding Trips in Hokkaido, Japan!

Interested in Snowboarding in Japan?

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Customer Reviews

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Customer Reviews

Lissette De Boer 30/06/24

Google
Giulia was incredibly helpful in booking our surf trip! Strongly recommend using AWAVE for any surf packages. We will definitely be contacting her again. Thank you!

Fabs Alegria 19/05/24

TrustPilot
Trip of a lifetime. First and foremost I'd like to thank James Colston from Awave Travel, for assisting me in every which way to help book one of the most memorable experiences I've had in my life. He was extremely responsive and answered every single question I had, even the dumb ones haha. As for AYADA, holy dooly, that place is paradise! Absolutely breathtaking, I couldn't believe I was actually walking around such a beautiful island! Big love to the staff at Magu Restaurant, seeing as how I ate there pretty much everyday, they were amazing! Very switched on and quick off the mark to help with anything that was needed. A special mention to Dhaboa and the captain who took me out surfing! I cannot speak highly enough about their friendly, helpful and straight up on point expertise. With Dhaboa picking the spots to surf and tips on where to sit to catch the best waves on the day, to the wonderful captain himself, filming and sending me videos of the waves I caught.
Absolute legends! Made my surf trip! Best holiday I've ever been on to this date.

Carlos 30/06/24

TrustPilot
Reliable travel agency to book a surf trip - Both Giulia and James were very reactive and adivsed on the best options. In our case we made a boat trip in Maldives. It is the second time we use Awave Travel to do a surftrip to Maldives and we have had a very good experience in both cases. They are a reliable and trustworthy travel agency, I highly recommend them.

Tatsiana Radchanka 04/21/2024

Google
Amazing surf camp. Felt at home there. Super nice, kind, helpful staff. Any of my requests has been satisfied. Highly recommended!

Charles Viellevoye 03/27/2024

TrustPilot
Very professional team. Giulia is always on and have an accurate answer to all my questions. The boat trip was incredibly well organised. Nothing was missing.

Emily Bullen 04/03/2024

TrustPilot
Professional and Top Notch! From the moment we started planning our trip AWAVE was responsive and professional. We had a lot of back and forth picking the perfect location and resort and James and Giulia were patient and helpful. The resort we stayed at, AYADA in the Maldives, was beautiful and relaxing- great for families and couples! It was perfect for us- we have 1 surfer in the family, he was able to enjoy the waves and we also were able to enjoy the reef and snorkel as a family. Our kids loved the kids club and the private pool on the beach villas was amazing. The alcohol is expensive if you donโ€™t do full board but that is to be expected. Wonderful vacation and amazing travel agency! Definitely recommend!!

Cobus and Jackie Van Aswegen 10/19/23

Google
awesome last minute trip which was well communicated, friendly crew and great surf guide! waves were not the best but we realised at the time of booking that it was end of season. crew could not be more friendly and willing to help all the time - chef prepared a wide variety of food and never any complaints on that front - thanks!!!... we will be back for more!

Steve 10/07/23

TrustPilot
I've used Awave twice ... so far. This is the second time I've used Awave for a trip to the maldives. Stayed in 2 different resorts this time. They've always been incredibly prompt at replying and handled everything for us, making sure the 2 Resorts were in touch to get us transfered half way through our trip. At one of the resorts I even bumped into Giulia and Delia who were out there surfing at the time. There's no doubt in my mind that I'll use awave again if I'm booking a surf trip

Donald Ayres 11/06/23

TrustPilot
Indonesia Surf Trip/ Java/Bali/Sumba - James Colston was my representative from AWAVE - Iโ€™m an older solo surfer and James was attentive, respectful, extremely responsive from the initial planning stages all the way through the booking. And he was so patient with all my crazy questions along the way. I couldnโ€™t have been more pleased with Jamesโ€™s level of service. Thank you James

Alex Daish 12/28/23

TrustPilot
Giulia was an amazing person to book with. I was overwhelmed with choices initially, but AWAVE knew their stuff and helped me with my options and even suggested delaying my trip so I could go to a certain hotel which ended up being the best decision I made all year.
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