Best Cat Skiing in Japan

Shimamaki is the best Japan cat skiing

Cat boarding in Hokkaido

Shimamaki Snowcat Skiing Hokkaido

Iwanai Cat Skiing Niseko

Iwanai Cat Skiing terrain is a good all-rounder

This is why we go cat skiing! Iwanai Powder Cat Tours

Chisenupuri Cat Skiing

The House of Powder Niseko

The onsen run at Chisenupuri

Chisenupuri snowcat skiing

Niseko Weiss Cat Skiing

Hokkaido cat skiing

Otoe Powder Cat Central Hokkaido

Retro snowcat with Rising Sun Guides Niseko

Rising Sun Guides Cat Skiing has some amazing tree skiing

If you want steeps the best cat skiing is Rising Sun

Enough reasons to go Hokkaido cat skiing!

Cat Skiing Niseko

Best Cat Skiing Japan for Steeps: Rising Sun Guides

Cat Skiing Niseko: best overall - Iwanai

Best Cat Skiing in Japan

Our Cat Ski Reviews

Chisenupuri Cat Skiing Review
Iwanai Cat Skiing Review
Otoe Powder Cat Review
Rising Sun Cat Skiing Review
Shimamaki Cat Ski Review
Weiss Cat Skiing Review

Overview

Best Cat Skiing Japan

The following Powderhounds Awards for the Best Cat Skiing in Japan are based on our ratings for cat ski outfits that we have reviewed, many of which are near Niseko Hokkaido.

Best overall Japan cat skiing: Shimamaki, Rising Sun, Iwanai Cat Skiing

Best snow: Otoe Powder Cat, Weiss Cat Skiing

Overall terrain: Shimamaki Cat Skiing, Iwanai Powder Cat Tour

Best tree skiing: Rising Sun Cat Skiing, Shimamaki Cat Skiing

Strong intermediate terrain: Niseko Weiss Powder Cats, Iwanai Cat Skiing

Advanced terrain: Shimamaki, Iwanai

Top Japan cat skiing experts: Rising Sun Guides Cat Skiing

Best guiding: Shimamaki, Rising Sun Cat Skiing

Best cat skiing safety: Shimamaki, Rising Sun Cat Skiing

Snowcat: Shizukuishi Cat Skiing, Weiss Cat Skiing

For more detail on the best cat skiing in Japan, check out our Japan cat skiing ratings.

Or you can see our detailed Japan cat skiing reviews to determine which operation best suits your needs:

Otherwise see below for the top rated Japan cat skiing by the readers of Powderhounds.com.

Best Cat Skiing - Readers' Reviews

These awards for "best Cat Skiing" are based on the public reviews on Powderhounds.com. Come and have your say on the top Cat Skiing company by reviewing and rating a Cat Ski Operation. Navigate to the Cat Ski Operator or Tour you want to review and click on the "add review" link in the left-hand-column. Put your vote in!

Best overall ¹: Hachimantai Cat Skiing, Otoe Powder Cat, Weiss Cat Skiing
Best snow: Shimamaki Snowcat, Iwanai Resort, Rising Sun Cat Skiing
Best terrain: Shimamaki Snowcat, Otoe Powder Cat, Iwanai Resort
Best snowcat: Weiss Cat Skiing, Hachimantai Cat Skiing, Chisenupuri Snowcats
Best Safety: Shimamaki Snowcat, Chisenupuri Snowcats, Hachimantai Cat Skiing
Best guides: Hachimantai Cat Skiing, Weiss Cat Skiing, Otoe Powder Cat
Best value: Hachimantai Cat Skiing, Shizukuishi Cat Skiing, Otoe Powder Cat
Fun Factor: Chisenupuri Snowcats, Hachimantai Cat Skiing, Weiss Cat Skiing

NB only CAT SKIING with a minimum of 2 reviews were considered in the awards. Where there are equal scores, the cat skiing company with more reviews is selected as the best. 1 The top overall CAT SKIING company is based on an average of the other above factors.

Hachimantai Cat Ski Trips

Overall Rating 4.5/5

2 DAYS SKIING, 2 NIGHTS LODGING

Ability: Strong Intermediate to Advanced

Score yourself some Hachipow with 1 day of Hachimantai cat skiing + 1 day of snowcat assisted backcountry. Add a couple of days on the snowcat to your Iwate itinerary or make it your main reason to head to the region. Read more

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USD 1,178

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Otoe Day Cat Skiing

Overall Rating 4.5/5

DAY CAT SKIING PACKAGES
Mixed Group or Private Group

Ability: Strong Intermediate to Advanced

Amazing Central Hokkaido powder and only a max of 11 other guests to share all the powder with. The Otoe cat tour package includes a full day of guided cat skiing and transport to/from Furano (if required) Read more

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USD 347

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Chisenupuri Cat Skiing

Overall Rating 4.5/5

UNGUIDED CAT SKIING NEAR NISEKO
Single Day, Pick Up & Return Niseko

Ability: Strong Intermediate to Advanced

Unguided cat skiing near Niseko is at the former ski resort of Chisenupuri. You have the freedom to explore and it is ideal for apprentice powder hounds or advanced riders heading to Niseko. Chisenupuri cat skiing is a lust-do! Finish the cat ski day with a soak in an amazing onsen. Read more

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USD 424

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Shimamaki Snowcat Packages

Overall Rating 4.5/5

GUIDED CAT SKIING ADVENTURE (2, 3 or 4 days)
Stay in Traditional Japanese Inn Inc All Meals

Ability: Advanced to Expert

This is the best Japan cat skiing! Departing from Niseko, the trip offers incredible snowcat accessed powder skiing & boarding, staying in a traditional coastal Japanese inn. Ride deep untracked powder all day, feast on Japanese cuisine and soak in the hotel's onsen in the evening. Read more

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USD 1,486

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Iwanai Cat Skiing Day Package

Overall Rating 4.5/5

MIXED GROUP DAY CAT SKIING
8 - 10 Runs (Approx 4,600m vertical/day)

Ability: Strong Intermediate to Expert

Iwanai Cat Skiing serves up powder runs of 325-650m of vertical bliss, with 8 to 10 runs for the day. Located near Niseko, the Iwanai Resort snowcat skiing terrain scores masses of snowfall. Ideal for strong intermediate & advanced riders. Read more

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USD 693

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