The Kamoshika Collective.
The Kamoshika Collective.
We design bespoke ski and snowboard trips in Japan with one goal in mind: maximizing your time riding deep, untracked powder in the snowiest region on earth.
Our expertise lies in the hidden gems - quiet resorts, secret zones, and knowing exactly where to go based on real-time snow conditions. By venturing beyond the typical tourist hotspots, we create trips that combine exceptional skiing with authentic cultural immersion, allowing groups to experience the core of what makes skiing in Japan so special.
Tell us a bit about your crew, ability level, and what your ideal ski day looks like. From there, one of our trip guides will reach out to confirm your dates, budget, and preferences before crafting a personalized itinerary tailored specifically to you.
About Our Trips
26/27 Season: December 15th - March 15th
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Trip dates are subject to guide availability.
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What's included: Our trip packages are nearly all-inclusive and we can accomodate various budgets and ability levels. We'll handle the logistics of your trip so that you can be fully present and focus on what's really important - skiing powder, eating sushi, and relaxing in onsens. Once you hop on the train in Tokyo, we take care of the rest.
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Accommodation - We're connected to a wide range of ski lodge, hotel, and chalet owners in this area to ensure exceptional stays at an unbeatable cost. Price per person, number of rooms, private vs. group rooms, and overall luxury of stay will be adjusted based on budget preferences. Accommodations will be pre-booked and included in trip cost.
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Transportation - Depending on your trip preferences, you will either have private transport via your guide, or a 4WD rental car will be provided for your group.
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Food - Breakfast and dinners will be included.
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Lift Tickets - Included.
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Guiding - If a guide is requested, it will be included in the cost of your trip package.
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Not included:
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Airfare
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Bullet Train Tickets
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7-11 snacks and lunch while skiing ($10/day)
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Onsens, down day activities if requested (ex: snow monkey park) ($5/day)
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Equipment rental, if needed
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Beers, Sake, Karaoke
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Group Requirements:
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Maximum group size of 8 people.
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Trip lengths between 4 and 12 days can be accommodated.
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Intermediate to expert ski or snowboard ability.
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If you're interested in backcountry, each group member must have avalanche safety equipment, backcountry compatible gear, and a moderate fitness level.
'The Kamoshika, a national symbol of Japan, is a goat-antelope (Serow) native to the snowy mountains of Japan. To chase pow like a Kamoshika is to move with quiet confidence: sure-footed on icy ridges, unbothered by storms, and thriving where conditions scare everyone else away. Sharing a run with a Kamoshika in the backcountry is said to bring good luck and more powder to those that are fortunate enough to do so.'
Where We Ski
Your trip will start with a 1hr 30min bullet train ride from Tokyo to Iiyama. From Iiyama, we have access to 30 different ski resorts within an hour drive. We either base your trip in a central location and drive short distances each morning to chase pow, or set you up right at the base of a resort (or multiple resorts throughout your trip) for easy ski access.
Our Favorites:
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Nozawaonsen
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Lotte Arai
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Myoko Resorts
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Suginohara
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Akakura Kanko
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Akakura Onsen
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Ikenotaira
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Seki Onsen
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Kurohime - Ski Tour
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Mt. Myoko - Ski Tour
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Madarao
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Tangram
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Togari Onsen
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Shiga Kogen
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Kukuno Pass - Ski Tour
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Hakuba Resorts
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Happo One
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Cortina
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Norikura
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Goryu
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Kashimayari
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Hakuba 47
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Tsugaike
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Tokyo
Iiyama
