Best Cat Skiing in Japan

Best Japan cat skiing overall - Shimamaki

Best cat boarding Japan - Shimamaki

Iwanai Cat Skiing - great all-rounder

Iwanai Cat Skiing Japan - great advanced terrain

Top snowcat skiing Hokkaido - Shimamaki

Best cat skiing in Japan for intermediates - Chisenupuri

Top Japan cat skiing for experts - Rising Sun

Hachimantai Cat Skiing Japan

Best cat skiing Japan for intermediates - Niseko Weiss

Best Cat Skiing in Japan for Experts - Rising Sun

Shimamaki Cat Skiing is incredibly popular

Chisenupuri Cat Skiing - good for mellow terrain

Rising Sun Cat Skiing Japan - fun tree skiing

Lots of snow out cat skiing in Niseko - Weiss

Hachimantai Cat Skiing Japan

Mellow terrain at Chisenupuri Cat Skiing

Shizukuishi Cat Skiing - only good if allowed to go tree skiing

Best Cat Skiing in Japan

Our Cat Ski Reviews

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

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.

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.

Price p/p

USD 1,085

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Early bird discount: 15% off private snowcat trips if you book before July 1st

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Iwanai Cat Skiing Multi-Day

Overall Rating 4.5/5

MULTI DAY CAT SKIING
From 2 Days Cat Skiing | From 1 Night Luxury Accom

Ability: Strong Intermediate to Expert

Iwanai Cat Skiing offers multi-day packages so you can experience the awesome Hokkaido powder by day and relax at a nearby spa resort by night. Located near Niseko, the Iwanai Resort snowcat skiing terrain scores lots of snow. Read more

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USD 2,852

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Shimamaki Snowcat Packages

Overall Rating 4.5/5

GUIDED CAT SKIING ADVENTURE (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 4,929

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Niseko Cat Skiing Day Tours

Overall Rating 4.5/5

NISEKO DAY CAT SKIING
Single Day Guided, Inc. Lunch

Ability: Advanced to Expert

A day of awesome guided cat skiing near Niseko in backcountry terrain with some steep lines, technical trees, and pillows and mushrooms. The snowcat skiing is ideal for those craving bottomless untracked powder runs. Read more

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USD 862

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Iwanai Cat Skiing Day Package

Overall Rating 4.5/5

MIXED GROUP DAY CAT SKIING
7 - 9 Runs

Ability: Strong Intermediate to Expert

Iwanai Cat Skiing serves up powder runs of 450-680m of vertical bliss, with 6 to 9 runs for the day. Located near Niseko, the Iwanai Resort snowcat skiing terrain scores masses of snowfall. Ideal for advanced riders with powder experience for group tours or strong intermediates for private snowcat. Read more

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USD 1,240

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