Sample Itinerary

This is the outline of a sample itinerary which can be customised to your group's need.

• Day 1: Arrive and transfer to Wakkanai.
• Day 2: Early morning ferry to Rishiri island.
• Day 2-4: Backcountry touring on Rishiri island.
• Day 5: Morning ski tour followed by afternoon ferry back to Hokkaido.
• Day 6: Ski Touring in Northern Hokkaido and transfer to Sounkyo.
• Day 7: Kurodake Guided skiing and transfer to Asahikawa, Sapporo or Chitose.
• Day 8: Airport transfer home

Rates 2026

• For your private group of five, the estimated cost would be 409,000yen per person based on the sample itinerary.
• includes 10% consumption tax

Please inquire for a quote for the needs for your group.

• 7 nights twin / triple accommodation with breakfast
• 3 dinners included with accommodations
• 6 guided ski days
• Transfer from Sapporo or Asahikawa airport to Wakkanai
• Ferry fees
• Private door to door transfers on all guided ski days
• Onsen at some accommodations

• Avalanche safety kit and backcountry touring gear (required). Rental available
• Arrival and departure transfers will be arranged depending on requirements and budget
• Single room upgrades available on request

• Lift tickets. This is a backcountry focussed trip with minimal lift served skiing. If lift tickets are needed, they can be purchased on site directly from ski resorts
• Lunch, dinner, drinks, shopping, onsen entry fees

Rising Sun Guides Terms & Conditions

• A 25% non-refundable deposit is required to confirm all reservations.
• Full payment is due 60 days prior to the start of the tour. If the tour is booked within 60 days of departure, full payment is required to confirm.
• Cancellation within 60 days but 30 days prior to the tour will incur a tariff in the amount of 50% of the full tour cost.
• Cancellations within 30 days will incur a tariff in the amount of 100% of the full tour cost.
• At the time of booking, you will receive a message with your invoice allowing you to complete payment by international bank transfer or with your credit card through Paypal. Paypal is the preferred method on payments under 100,000Yen. There is a 4% service fee associated with all paypal transactions, however on payments up to 100,000 Yen Rising Sun Guides will accept this fee. For larger payments, the 4% service charge will be added to your invoice. Alternatively, bank transfer is the preferred method on large transactions as the associated flat rate fees are lower. All bank transfer details are available on your electronic invoice. If you choose to complete a bank transfer, please ignore the paypal service charge listed on your invoice and only transfer the amount owing on the balance line of your invoice before the paypal service fee. Note: You do not need a Paypal account to use this online system. Simply follow the instructions and links provided with your electronic invoice.
• All customers signing up for a guided tour are required to read and sign a release of liability waiver before departing. Failure to do so will result in cancellation of the tour without refund.
• All participants under the age of 19 must also have a parent or legal guardian sign their release of liability.
• RSG reserves the right to cancel any tour at any time (typically due to inclement weather, unsafe backcountry travel conditions or guide injury / sickness). In the event of cancellation, the customer will be offered the opportunity to either reschedule or receive a refund. All guests booking our backcountry or lift assisted day trips are covered by the RSG Powder Guarantee.
• All participants entering the backcountry (anywhere outside of the ski area boundary) on a guided tour must be at least 13 years of age.
• We ask guests to be honest with themselves about their skill level. If you have booked and paid for a trip with RSG but it is clear that your skills are insufficient for the trip you have booked, we will cancel the remainder of the day and refund 50% of your booking fee.
• It is your responsibility to care for any rental equipment supplied by Rising Sun. Guests will be charged for repair or replacement of any lost or damaged items.