Japan Ski & Snowboard Adventure

The itinerary below is our planned schedule, which is subject to change depending on factors such as weather and conditions.

DAY 1 Arrive near Sapporo at New Chitose Airport (CTS), where one of your guides and a private coach will be waiting to begin the adventure. We’ll transfer to Hoshino Resorts Tomamu, a premier ski-in/ski-out resort surrounded by expansive terrain and legendary powder. After settling into our comfortable rooms, we’ll begin the first engaging sessions of the wilderness medicine course. The evening is yours to explore Tomamu’s restaurants, lounges, wave pool, and relaxing onsen.

DAY 2-4 After a hearty buffet breakfast, enjoy three full days skiing the deep powder of Tomamu and nearby Furano Ski Resort, one of Hokkaido’s most iconic mountains. After a fantastic day on the slopes, relax in the soothing onsen (and cold plunge) or explore the resort before joining CME lectures in the late afternoon.

DAY 5 Enjoy a relaxing morning at Tomamu before we transfer toward the scenic port city of Otaru. En route, we’ll stop at the historic Sapporo Beer Museum for a brewery tour and lunch. After arriving in Otaru, you’ll have the afternoon to explore the town’s charming canal district, quaint shops, and harborfront.

DAY 6-7 From our base in Otaru, we’ll ski some of Hokkaido’s snowiest and most celebrated resorts, including Sapporo Kokusai, Teine (site of the 1972 Winter Olympics), Niseko, and Kiroro. If conditions permit, we may also explore the smaller local areas of Tenguyama and Asari. In the evenings, our guides will host group dinners and help navigate local menus—an excellent way to experience Otaru’s renowned seafood and vibrant dining scene.

DAY 8 Ski until approximately 1 PM at the resort with the best conditions that day—often Sapporo Kokusai, Kiroro, or Teine. In the afternoon, we’ll provide a private transfer to New Chitose Airport (CTS), typically arriving by around 5 PM. If you’d like to extend your stay, we’d be happy to help arrange additional skiing near Niseko or explore another fascinating part of Japan.