Private Guiding
Our Private Tours are fully flexible and never follow a fixed itinerary. We customize every tour to suit your group’s needs and abilities, as well as the conditions on the day. Your group will never be joined by other skiers. At your own pace you will get the most out of your ski day - no waiting for slower skiers or rushing through runs.
- Niseko - Niseko has some of the deepest, most consistent powder snow in the world. Contact us to arrange a completely flexible tour to unlock the amazing powder potential of this resort. We recommend taking a tour early in your stay, so you can take advantage of all the amazing areas you will be shown for the rest of your holiday. Don't spend your valuable ski time lost in the clouds and heavy snowfall, let us show you the way to the best lines and hidden zones on the mountain. With new previously off limits terrain likely to open, even regular Niseko visitors will discover new areas to explore.
- Moiwa - This gem of a resort is only a short distance past Annupuri, however it remains almost deserted most days. There is fantastic off-piste riding and lots of hidden areas to be discovered straight off the lift. The minimal crowds ensure the powder stays untouched longer than nearby Niseko.
- Rusutsu - Rusutsu is located about an hour’s drive from Niseko and is the most popular resort for a day trip. The majority of skiers at Rusutsu are attracted by the numerous high speed lifts and immaculately groomed runs; leaving the brilliant fall-line tree skiing all for you.
- View The Private Guiding Price List [.pdf]
Baby Sitting
Currently our services are limited to guests staying in self-contained accommodation.
Rates
- 1 - 2 children - 3,000 yen/hour (minimum two hour booking)
- 3 children 3,500 yen/hour
- 4 children 4,000 yen/hour
Discounts for multiple/long term bookings are available.
Kids Adventure Park
The Adventure Park has a range of fun and exciting activities at Hanazono. All of the equipment for hire, bookings and tickets are available from the Activities counter inside 308.
Sledding/tobogganing and snow-tubing, all on groomed and safe dedicated areas. No walking with our Magic Carpets!
Snowmobiling, riding your very own snowmobile through nature.
Snow-rafting—great fun experience being whizzed around in a rubber raft behind a snowmobile.
Snow-shoeing—take a guided nature walk with one of our local experts. The Nature Adventure Park is situated at Hanazono and is open from 9am to 4pm.
Food Hampers
Can you imagine a fridge full of food upon arrival, soft drinks for the kids and some wine for mum and dad? Why not order a breakfast pack or a hamper, filled with goodies and waiting for you when you arrive.
Contact us for details!
Onsen Tours
Why not relax with a massage or a spa? Hot springs or onsens are a must visit place! Nothing beats a superb soak in an outdoor bath while snow flakes fall gently from above. As an added bonus, the minerals contained in the waters are said to be effective against a variety of ailments.
Tours are 2000 yen per person based in 4 people and must be booked 1 week in advance.
Contact us to make a booking!
The Niseko area is home to a large number of onsens (hot springs). Bathers do not wear any clothing which can be a little intimidating the first time but please don't let this put you off. The main point of the onsen is to enable people to relax and leave their stress behind. You'll quickly find your inhibitions melting away as you soak in the hot baths. The water temperature varies according to location but is usually around 40ºC.
Many of the onsen in the Niseko area have a rotenburo – an outdoor bathing pool that will often feature a Japanese style garden or look out onto unspoiled countryside. These are highly recommended.
Onsen Etiquette Purchase tickets at the reception desk or via a vending machine in the entranceway. Security lockers are available and are usually located in the reception area or changing rooms.
While there are some mixed baths, the majority of onsen in Japan are single sex. Look for the following signs: Men 男 (blue) and Women 女 (red). There will be baskets or lockers where you can leave your clothes.
If the onsen you're visiting is not located in your accommodation, you don't necessarily need to take towels with you; nearly all onsen have a large stock of towels that you can rent for as little as 100yen. You should have two towels when visiting an onsen - a large bath towel and a small modesty towel. Leave the large bath towel in your basket/locker and take the small bath towel into the bath area.
Then it's into the onsen ...
Use the showers to wash before entering the baths. There are stools and cubicles around the edge of the room. Sit at a cubical and wash thoroughly. Body soap and shampoo are provided and usually labeled in English. You can use the small privacy towel to apply soap to the body and scrub.
After washing make sure to rinse all soap from your body before entering any of the baths.
When you are walking around, hold the modesty towel in front of you. Soak in as many of the pools for as long as you like but remember pools are for soaking not swimming! Don't put the modesty towel in the water.
Wring out the modesty towel before re-entering the changing room. There will usually be a basket where rented towels can be placed after use. If not, please return to reception.
Repeat as desired throughout your holiday in Niseko!
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