A small group setting cherishes a sense of privacy
TABIYA's founder, Masaaki Sato, makes use of his background as a former ski instructor to provide lessons on skiing, including lessons on climbing and skiing techniques, with small groups valuing a private atmosphere and enjoying off-track activities. He aims to be a guide club similar to a mountain ski school. His idea is this:
"To enjoy skiing in the mountains, you can enjoy it more safely if you can change your skiing style depending on the snow quality and situation. The higher your physical strength and skiing technique in the mountains, the more you can enjoy it regardless of the conditions, so I started out with the hope of helping people avoid trouble on the mountains."
TABIYA offers tour services centered on tours for beginners, novices, and intermediates. Even if you have backcountry experience, if this is your first time, we recommend you take a half-day tour (called the "Nice to Meet You Tour") to see how well you can actually ski and climb, ensuring a safe tour
Since skiers and snowboarders have different climbing and skiing routes, the tour prioritizes satisfaction and guests are skiers only. They also offer on-slope ski lessons and lesson & tours
Tour Details
Nice to meet you tour
This tour is for experienced hikers and first-time visitors who are applying to Takuya for the first time.
The tour is scheduled to finish between 8:00 and 12:00, and the hike time is approximately 1-2 hours. It is a casual and enjoyable tour. (It also includes training on avalanche gear, etc.)
Beginner's Tour
The tour is scheduled for 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. This tour is for first-time guests who are not confident in their walking or skiing skills. The tour
focuses on slopes that are not too scary for skiing, and the hike lasts about 2-3 hours. We provide advice on how to walk and use the equipment.
Intermediate Tour
The tour is scheduled to run from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. This tour is for first-time guests who can hike for 3-5 hours and are aiming to become experts
Lessons & Tours
The tour is scheduled for 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Depending on the conditions, you can have a powder lesson in the morning, then head into the mountains in the afternoon for a hands-on experience. Or, you can spend the whole day in the mountains, taking practical lessons on slopes with less risk, and improve your skiing skills depending on the conditions of the day
Masaaki Sato
Born December 16th, 1976 in Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture.
He has been fond of skiing since he was a child, and has experience in competitive and basic skiing. He moved to Hakuba Village at the age of 20 and became interested in backcountry skiing at the age of 24.
He gained experience at Port Snow Hakuba and Power Zone Hakuba before going independent.
Supported by Wapanski, Rab, Polefreak, Swany, Outland, and Swans.
[Qualifications]
JMGA Mountaineering Guide Stage II
, JMGA Ski Guide Stage II
, JAN Avalanche Worker Level 1
, Former SAJ Official Instructor
*JMGA: Japan Mountain Guides Association
JAN: Japan Avalanche Network
guide area
| main guide area | Hakuba and Otari area |
| Other areas | Tateyama, Kubiki, and the entire Nagano prefecture |
| Representative name (guide qualification) | Masaaki Sato (JMGA Mountaineering Guide Stage II, JMGA Ski Guide Stage II, JAN Avalanche Worker Level 1) |
| Main guide name (guide qualification) | Masaaki Sato (JMGA Mountaineering Guide Stage II, JMGA Ski Guide Stage II, JAN Avalanche Worker Level 1) |
| Number of affiliated guides | 2 part-time employees |
| guide ratio | 1 guide: 4 guests (maximum 10 guests for private tours only) |
| percentage of guests | Skiing and snowboarding (10 vs. 0) / Men and women (6 vs. 4) |
rental
| snow safety gear | Beacon Probe Shovel (Ant) |
| Backpack | Items that can be attached to skis and snowboards (ant) |
| ski | Skis with tour bindings (pear) |
| climbing gear | Climbing skins (none) Snowshoes (none) |
price
| 1DAY | First-time tour: 10,000 yen/person Beginner BC tour: 15,000 yen/person Intermediate BC tour: 15,000 yen/person Lesson & tour: 15,000 yen/person |
| others | Private tour: 35,000 yen/person for 1 person, 30,000 yen/person for 2 people, 25,000 yen/person for 3-5 people *All tours are limited to 5 people. 5,000 yen extra for solo travelers. |
Actual contents of the tour
| first participation | Other tours | |
|---|---|---|
| action time | 4 hours | about 7 hours |
| Cumulative elevation difference | Approximately 200m (depending on conditions) | 400-600m (depending on conditions) |
| average hike time | About 1 to 2 hours | 3 to 5 hours |
| Slope content | A forested area with an open slope of about 30 degrees | If the weather is good, head to the alpine area or the beech forest in an area where you can avoid crowds |
Information
| address | Kamishiro, Hakuba Village, Kitaazumi District, Nagano Prefecture |
| Telephone | 090-1613-6574 |
| https://tabiya.jp/booking/ | |
| Web | https://tabiya.jp/ |
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*The information posted is current as of December 2024
