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HANAZONO Powder GuidesBOOKING ENQUIRIES

HANAZONO POWDER GUIDES
Hanazono Powder Guides provide personalised guiding services for skiers and snowboarders who wish to discover untracked slopes, secret runs and the best snow conditions Niseko has to offer.
Hanazono Powder Guides offer three products- A morning three hour group tour, half day private and all day private backcountry experience.
- All backcountry safety equipment is provided.
- Complimentary morning pickup service.
- Private tours receive hot drink and pastry.
- A tail guide is provided on all our private tours and group tours of over four people.
EARLY SEASON SPECIAL (BEFORE THE GATES OPEN)
"GROOM TO OFF PISTE PRIVATE TOUR"
Discover hidden powder stashes and secret spots before the gates open within the boundaries of Niseko United.
- Includes the first tracks program (Accommodation pick up service available)
- Our experienced guides will set a tour schedule and pace based on your experience and skill level.
| Tour | Duration | Price | Starting Time | Meeting Point |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GROOM TO OFF PISTE PRIVATE TOUR | 2.5 Hour | PER GROUP (MAX 6) ¥25,000 | 7:40am ~ 1:00pm | HPG Counter at HANAZONO 308 |
- Please contact us for large groups or conferences.
- Flexible starting times
- Please make your booking before 4:00pm the day prior to the tour, anytime after this we cannot guarantee availability of the first tracks service.
BACKCOUNTRY GUIDING
NEW! POWDER DAYZ
Blast through the powder in-bounds with some helpful tips and then take off to ride the backcountry enjoying the best of Niseko/Hanazono with our five day Powder Dayz program.
- Two guides to assist and guide your week of adventure
- Backcountry safety equipment provided
- Daily accommodation pickup service
- Includes the Hanazono First Tracks service (guarantees fresh lines by starting at 7:40am before the lifts start)
| Including | Duration | Price | Maximum Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 hours guiding for five days | Any five consecutive days throughout the season | ¥240,000 | Max 6 |
- Please contact us for large groups or conferences.
- Flexible starting times
- Please make your booking before 4:00pm the day prior to the tour, anytime after this we cannot guarantee availability of the first tracks service.
PRIVATE TOURS
Our private tours cater for first time back country skiers/riders through to back country experts.
Our experienced guides will set a tour schedule and pace based on your experience and skill level.
All Private Tours include our First Tracks Service, which guarantees fresh lines by starting at 7:40am before the lifts start and a pickup service from your accommodation.
| Tour | Duration | Price | Starting Time | Meeting Point |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Half Day Tour | 4 Hours | 1 Group ¥48,000 | 7:40am ~ 9:00am | HPG Counter at HANAZONO 308 |
| Private Full Day Tour | 6 Hours | 1 Group ¥58,000 | 7:40am ~ 9:00am | HPG Counter at HANAZONO 308 |
- Please contact us for large groups or conferences.
- Flexible starting times
- Please make your booking before 4:00pm the day prior to the tour, anytime after this we cannot guarantee availability of the first tracks service.
MORNING GROUP TOURS
Experienced skiers/riders will love this faster paced guided tour, discover hidden powder stashes and the best conditions on the day within and beyond the ski resort boundaries.
A lead guide is provided for groups up to three, lead and tail guides are provided for groups greater than four.
| Tour | Duration | Price | Starting Time | Meeting Point |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning Group Tour | 3 Hours | Per Person ¥12,000 | 9:00am | HPG Counter at HANAZONO 308 |
| Extension Rate | 1 Hour | Per Person ¥3,000 | — | — |
- The first tracks service is available upon request for an added \2,000 per person (Includes pickup from your accommodation) Start time is 7:40am.
- Please make your booking before 4:00pm the day prior to the tour, anytime after this we cannot guarantee availability of the first tracks service.
- Bookings may be made on the day of the tour, subject to availability.

























