Niseko Academy Guiding
Book with Niseko Academy and let the guides show you why the area is the most talked about powder destination in the world!
Niseko 2025-26 Season Guiding Rates & Information
In-Bounds Resort Guiding – Grand Hirafu Resort
- Full-day In-Bounds Guided Tour (in-bounds) -> ¥80,000 – ¥110,000
- Half-day In-Bounds Guided Tour (in-bounds) -> ¥52,000 – ¥60,000
Full-day lift-accessed side gates Guiding (side country)
6.5 hour full day -> ¥90,000 – ¥120,000.
Premium full-day side gates Guiding or Touring (with private transport)
Includes pick-up and drop-off service from accommodation and transfer to any Niseko resort. 6.5 hour full day -> ¥97,000 – ¥125,000.
Explorer guiding (full day Rusutsu)
Includes pick-up and drop-off service from accommodation and transfer to Rusutsu. 6.5 hour full day -> ¥110,000 – ¥140,000.
Touring Yotei
Includes pick-up and drop-off service from accommodation. 6-7 hour full day -> ¥150,000 – ¥160,000.
Rates vary depending on dates:
Off-Peak: 02 Mar 2026 to end of season
Peak: 22 December 2025 – 01 Mar 2026
READ MOREWEISS Powder Cat Tours
If you are hunting for untouched powder fields and fresh tracks all day, the Niseko Weiss Powder Cats is the perfect tour for you! The 6-hour tour provides a Cat-Assisted ski and snowboard adventure on a private mountain, Mt. Weisshorn.
A maximum group size of 12 ensures line after line of untracked snow, with no need to wait in line for lifts or hike the peak. The Weiss guides accompany the tour to provide advice on the best spots on the mountain and ensure your safety throughout the day.
All tours include:
- Exclusive access to M. Weisshorn
- Pick up and drop off service from your accommodation in the Niseko area
- Luxury lunch at the Park Hyatt at Mountain Lounge with spectacular views of Mt. Yotei
- Snacks and water
- Photograph downloads documenting your amazing runs
- Tour runs 08:30 – 14:30 (6 hours)
2025-26 Season Rates:
- Private Tour (1-12 guests) – ¥TBD per group
- Group Tour (7-12 guests) – ¥TBD per person