Journey Into Japan
Journey Into Japan (JIJ) is the original Hokkaido ski tour guiding pioneer. Company founder and president of Journey Into Japan, John Morrell, first went to Japan in 1981 to ski and he discovered the joys of Hokkaido snow and what has now shaped the nature of skiing and snowboarding in Japan. John lives in Japan and speaks Japanese, and he and his team’s enthusiasm and passion for skiing in Hokkaido continues unabated.
Journey Into Japan continues to offer innovative and unique Hokkaido backcountry skiing and snowboarding tours, resort adventures, and backcountry/resort combo trips in this powder skiing paradise.
With 30 plus years of Hokkaido ski guide experience, you are provided with the very best chance of uncrowded private stashes of powder whilst ensuring a safe riding environment. Journey Into Japan can also show you the best après ski entertainment and local and cultural attractions.
JIJ offers the
Powder Road Trip which incorporates mostly lift-accessed powder skiing at various central Hokkaido ski areas, as well as the option to do a bit of touring (ideal for those new to touring). The
Backcountry Delights Tour offers a little bit of lift access riding but mostly backcountry touring at various areas. The
Asahidake Backcountry Powder Tour uses the ropeway for initial access, and the Tokachi Backcountry Powder Tour is fully backcountry touring. The tour dates are aligned so that you can combine the tours to make a longer tour and sample more of the famous Central Hokkaido powder!
Hokkaido Ski Tours & Snowboard Trips