Jozankei Stay Monitor Tour
Jozankei Onsen is a hot spring resort representing Hokkaido with a history of over 150 years. Located about 45 minutes by car from Sapporo, it is a tourist spot full of hot spring atmosphere and is also known as Sapporo's inner sanctum. Surrounding Jozankei Onsen are famous snow resorts such as Sapporo Kokusai, Sapporo Teine, Kiroro, as well as Niseko and Russ, making it a popular stop for skiers and snowboarders on their way from Sapporo. In fact, Jozankei Onsen also has some lesser-known backcountry fields, making it the perfect base for a ski trip
the Sapporo Global Sports Commission*to promote the potential of Jozankei Onsen, a ski monitoring plan for a stay at Jozankei Onsen has been planned.
This monitor tour, based in Jozankei Onsen, is escorted by mountain guide Daisuke Sasaki and offers powder tours to Niseko, Rusutsu, Sapporo Kokusai, and other locations, with the choice of location depending on the day's conditions, all in search of powder.
Limited to the first 10 people on specific departure dates, this monitor tour offers excellent value for money, with a very attractive price. Enjoy a relaxing stay in a traditional hot spring resort and ski with one of Japan's leading professional skiers – what a luxurious premium monitor experience! Don't miss out!
*The Sapporo Global Sports Commission is a
non-profit public organization established with the aim of promoting the attraction and support of international sporting events by utilizing Hokkaido's abundant sports resources, showcasing the appeal of Hokkaido, supporting diverse exchanges among citizens and organizations, and contributing to regional revitalization and the expansion of the number of visitors.
[Tour details]
Deadline: February 11th (Fri) 17:00!<First 10 people only>
Departing on Saturday, February 26th, 3 nights and 4 days - Skiing with Daisuke Sasaki
HOKKAIDO Powder Liner | Jozankei Onsen
Stay overnight in Jozankei, and on the second and third days (2/27-28) you'll take a guided side country tour led by Daisuke Sasaki. From New Chitose Airport to Jozankei, you can choose to rent a car (4WD, studless), or for those who are nervous about driving, a hire car plan is also available. A bus will be provided from the hotel to the slopes. The guide will decide on the day where to ski depending on snow and weather conditions (a two-day lift ticket is included in the price)
▼Participation fee
| Guided Plan | |
| HOKKAIDO Powder Liner Departure: Saturday, February 26, 2022 3 nights, 4 days | Basic tour fee: from 38,000 yen |
Profile: Daisuke Sasaki
Born in Sapporo. Starting as an apprentice mountain guide, he competed in extreme skiing competitions overseas. He skied down famous peaks around the world, setting numerous records. His aggressive, worldwide adventures have made him an unparalleled freeskier representing Japan. While continuing to achieve feats that only Daisuke Sasaki can achieve, he also became an international mountain guide. Since 2010, he has run "Guide Bankei," providing full-scale backcountry skiing services both in Japan and overseas
Get to know Daisuke Sasaki
■Tour Schedule
DAY 1
via JAL
Arrive at New Chitose Airport
flight. *Please make your own way to Jozankei by rental car or hired car.
*Please complete check-in at the tour counter by 6 PM.
Accommodation
Jozankei Onsen
Meals
: Breakfast: - / Lunch: - / Dinner: ○
DAY 2
2.27 (Sun)
Depart from hotel (travel by bus)
Ski resort
to be decided on the day Backcountry access from the ski resort
*Ski guide will accompany you
*The guide will decide on the skiing location based on the weather and area conditions on the day
Accommodation
Jozankei Onsen
Meals
Breakfast: On the bus / Lunch: - / Dinner: ○
DAY
3 2.28 (Mon) 6:30
Departure from hotel (travel by bus)
Ski resort to be decided on the day
Backcountry access from the ski resort
*Ski guide will accompany you
*The guide will decide on the skiing location based on the weather and area conditions on the day
Accommodation
Jozankei Onsen
Meals
Breakfast: On the bus / Lunch: - / Dinner: ○
DAY 4
3.1 (Tue)
Depart from New Chitose Airport on a JAL flight . *Check out at the hotel front desk by 10:00 AM . * Transfer to New Chitose Airport by rental car or hired car. Meals : Breakfast: Yes / Lunch: No / Dinner: No
■Participation conditions
① Skiing and snowboarding locations intended for advanced skiers and snowboarders
: Ski resorts in the Niseko area, Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort, Teine Ski Resort, Rusutsu Resort, Kiroro Snow World
*In guided tours, skiing "outside the gates" is also planned depending on the conditions on the day and the wishes of the participants at each ski resort, so please bring avalanche safety gear such as a helmet and beacon.
② Post on social media (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, etc.) at least 3 times.
Hashtags: #SAPPOROSNOWBASEJZK #SSBJZK #Jozankei #JAPOWJZK #JZK
③ Cooperation as a monitor:
Participating in interviews and questionnaires during the tour and responding to questionnaires after the trip (using Google Forms).
■Applications and inquiries
Or the Sapporo Snow Base JZK concierge desk
TEL: 011-271-7024 Business Hours (Mon-Fri) 9:45-17:30 (Closed until February 28th, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays)
Staff: Harada, Kikuchi, Yanagiya, Higashida