CIRCLE GAME was born with four ideas in mind
Based in Sapporo, Hokkaido, they offer a wide range of seasonal mountain experiences, from snowshoe hiking to backcountry skiing in the snow season.They also offer guide services for leisurely flower trekking and mountain traverses in the green season.
The name "CIRCLE GAME" comes from the four thoughts of the group's founder, Shohei Sasaki, starting with the four "Cs." In pursuit of these Cs and valuing the importance of having fun, the group tours privately with guests.
Circle of Seasons: We want to propose mountain trips that fit the changing seasons.
Circle of Water: We want to feel close to the cycle of water and life that connects life in the field of mountains.
Circle of Friends: Mountains bring wonderful encounters. Feel the happiness of having friends.
Circle the Globe: The feeling of enjoying mountains is universal. If you have the physical strength, skills, and desire to climb and ski, you can play and challenge yourself on any mountain in the world. Let's fully enjoy the wonders of such mountains.
Private guiding tailored to the guest's wishes
CIRCLE GAME guideservice's guide style is based on private guiding. They plan the route, schedule, and number of people according to the guest's wishes. It all starts with an inquiry.
The process from inquiry to departure is as follows: 1) Request the number of people, schedule, route, and mountain range → 2) Create an original plan → 3) Create an outline and calculate the fee → 4) Apply → 5) Final instructions → 6) Departure
The fee is the total of the guide fee, options, and miscellaneous guide expenses. For group bookings, the fee per person is the total amount divided by the number of participants.
| 1 person | 2 people (per person) | 3 people (per person) | 4 people (per person) | 5 or more people (per person) | |
| BC Ski Weekdays | 30,000 yen | 30,000 yen (15,000 yen) | 39,000 yen (13,000 yen) | 52,000 yen (13,000 yen) | 60,000 yen (12,000 yen) |
| BC Skiing Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays | 40,000 yen | 40,000 yen (20,000 yen) | 45,000 yen (15,000 yen) | 60,000 yen (12,000 yen) | 70,000 yen (14,000 yen) |
*The guide fee above is the basic fee per day. Additional fees may apply depending on the difficulty of the route.
*Guide rates vary depending on the route.
representative
Shohei Sasaki
[Profile]
Born in Nanae Town, Hokkaido. While attending university, he was captivated by the powder snow in the Asahikawa area and entered the world of mountains. After graduating, he trained as a guide at Alpine Guide Nomad, a long-established guide company in Sapporo, and Rishiri Nature Guide Service, before launching "CIRCLE GAME GUIDE SERVICE" in 2019.
[Qualifications]
JMGA Mountain Guide Stage II
, JMGA Ski Guide Stage II
*JMGA...Japan Mountain Guides Association, a public interest incorporated association
guide area
| main guide area | Around Sapporo, around Asahikawa, Mount Rishiri |
| Other areas | Anywhere in the country upon request |
| Representative name (guide qualification) | Shohei Sasaki (JMGA Mountaineering Guide Stage II, JMGA Ski Guide Stage II) |
| Main guide name (guide qualification) | Shohei Sasaki (JMGA Mountaineering Guide Stage II, JMGA Ski Guide Stage II) |
| Number of affiliated guides | 1 full-time employee (including 1 qualified employee) |
| guide ratio | 1 guide: 6 guests |
| percentage of guests | Skiing and snowboarding (8:2) / Men and women (7:3) |
rental
| snow safety gear | Beacon, probe, excavator (ant/charged) |
| Backpack | A board can be attached (Ant/charged) |
| ski | Skis with tour bindings (pear) |
| snow board | Splitboard bindings with seals (no) Powderboard (no) |
| climbing gear | Climbing skins (not included) / Snowshoes (included/fees apply) |
price
| BC weekdays | 30,000 yen (1 person), 30,000 yen (2 people / 15,000 yen per person), 39,000 yen (3 people / 13,000 yen per person) |
| BC Weekends and Holidays | 40,000 yen (1 person), 40,000 yen (2 people / 20,000 yen per person), 45,000 yen (3 people / 15,000 yen per person) |
| custom made tour | Planning the route, schedule, and number of guests according to their wishes |
Actual contents of the tour
| beginner | Experienced BC | Senior | |
|---|---|---|---|
| action time | 4 hours | 5 hours | about 6 hours |
| Cumulative elevation difference |
300~400m | 500~600m | 700~1700m |
| average hike time |
0-3 hours | 2~5 hours | 5~8 hours |
| Slope content | open or tree run | open or tree run | consultation required |
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address
- Sapporo, Hokkaido
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*The information posted is current as of August 2025.
