Furano/Central Hokkaido Day Guiding
If you are based in or near Furano and you are looking for a guided off-piste/lift-access sidecountry adventure, Furano Snow Tours could be your answer.
Choose from any of the following locations (or FST might recommend the best place on the day based on snow conditions); Furano, Kamui, Tomamu, Sahoro or Asahidake.
Private Groups
These tours are for private groups only i.e. you cannot join a group as a solo/couple/small group. The minimum number for a group is 2 however the optimum number in terms of price per person is 6. Tours in Furano itself cost less than tours to other ski areas due to the need for a vehicle to get to the other areas.
Ability
This tour is for skiers/boarders who are intermediate to advanced level in powder.
Equipment Required
Avalanche safety equipment is a requirement as this tour focuses on lift-accessed skiing off-piste and backcountry terrain. Those without avalanche safety equipment can rent an avi pack from FST.
Fat skis and long wide snowboards are recommended for skiing deep powder. Powder snowboard rentals are also available.
Itinerary
Your tour starts when your friendly guide picks you up from your accommodation nice and early in our comfy 4WD van.
Once at the destination the guide will arrange lift tickets if needed and provide instructions on the use of avalanche gear if being used (required for Furano and Asahidake). Then it`s time for your guide to lead you in and out of the trees all day giving you the best powder runs without the worries of getting lost, stuck or having long walkouts.
After an awesome day on the mountain your guide will drive you back to your accommodation.
Rates, Inclusions & Add-Ons
2021/22 Rates
Furano
48,000 Yen 1~2 people
52,000 Yen 3~5 people
57,000 Yen 6 people
Kamui, Tomamu, Sahoro, Asahidake
56,000 Yen 1~2 people
62,000 Yen 3~5 people
69,000 Yen 6 people
- base/invoice currency is Japanese Yen
- price includes all taxes
Inclusions
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Full day of guiding
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Transport to mountain (where applicable)
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Pick-up/drop-off from your accommodation
Add-ons
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Avalanche safety gear rental (Beacon, shovel, probe and backpack) - enquire
Not Included
FST Terms & Conditions
DEPOSIT & FULL PAYMENT
- A 20% deposit of the tour price is required to confirm your booking.
- All deposits are non-refundable (unless there are covid-19 flight restriction etc)
- Full payment is due 30 days prior to the start date of the tour.
- Full payment is required for tours booked within 30 days of the tour start date.
- All payments are in Japanese Yen (JPY)
CANCELLATION POLICY
- Cancellation fee for cancellations 30 days and more is 20% of the tour cost.
- Cancellation fee for cancellations under 30 days is 100% of the tour cost.
METHOD OF PAYMENT
- Payment is made by credit card. We will email you an invoice for credit card payment.
TOUR SIZES
- Minimum of 4 people are required for a tour to commence.
- Tour sizes will be no more than 10 people with a max ratio of 1 guide to 6 people max.
WAIVER FORM
- A waiver form must be read and signed before your tour commences.
- Customers 18 years and under must have a parent or legal guardian sign their release of liability.
BACKCOUNTRY SAFETY EQUIPMENT
- Backcountry safety equipment is a required for this tour.
- Backcountry safety equipment can be hired which includes, beacon, shovel, probe and backpack.
