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Mountain tours & Experiences in Japan BLOG

  • How to Plan the Ultimate Japan Ski Trip: A Step-by-Step GuideJuly 10, 2025
  • Traveling with Skis in JapanJune 13, 2025
  • Best Family Friendly Ski Resorts in JapanJune 3, 2025
  • Why Japan Should be Your School’s Next Ski Trip DestinationMay 20, 2025
  • Weather Forecast for Japan’s 2025 – 2026 Snow SeasonMay 15, 2025
  • Renting a car in Japan during snow season.April 22, 2025
  • Spring skiing in JapanMarch 18, 2025
  • Madarao’s self-guided snowshoe trailsFebruary 13, 2025
  • The Ultimate Madarao Backcountry GuideJanuary 20, 2025
  • Introducing Japan’s Largest Skiable DomainDecember 20, 2024
  • The Best Months for Skiing in JapanNovember 23, 2024
  • Japanese Ski Resorts Covered by Global Ski PassesNovember 16, 2024
  • Why Japan Should Be Your Next Ski Destination: Powder Snow, Culture & AdventureNovember 6, 2024
  • How to Identify Your Ski Level and Choose the Perfect Ski PackageOctober 25, 2024
  • Essential Gear for Skiing and Snowboarding in JapanOctober 12, 2024
  • Weather Forecast for Japan’s 2024/25 Snow Season: The Impact of La NiñaOctober 5, 2024
  • What is “Japow”?September 28, 2024

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Our guided snowshoe trips are all about good vibes Our guided snowshoe trips are all about good vibes, beautiful trails, and discovering hidden snowy corners. Rentals included, all you need to bring is your sense of adventure!
We’ve been named a finalist for Japan’s Best S We’ve been named a finalist for Japan’s Best Ski Travel Agent in the 2025 @skiasiacom Awards! 🇯🇵❄️ This nomination is a huge honor — and it wouldn’t have been possible without the amazing support of #lacolinaoutdoor staff, international partners, and all the incredible accommodations, bus companies, restaurants, local guides and ski schools that have worked tirelessly with us to create unforgettable mountain experiences for travelers from around the world. 🙏💙 🗳️ Vote for us via the link in our bio❗️ Everyone who votes will go into the draw to win a $150 eGift voucher from @backcountry ! 📋 View all finalists → https://skiasia.com/news/finalists-2025-ski-asia-awards
We’re open and ready to welcome guests until the We’re open and ready to welcome guests until the season wraps up @tangram.madarao on April 6th! But the fun doesn’t stop there—#lacolinaretreat remains open for those looking to experience the magic of spring in the mountains! 🏔️ Snowshoe through still-snowy ponds & hills 🎿 Enjoy late-season skiing at Akakura Kanko, Lotte Arai, Nozawa Onsen, and Shigakogen - all open until early May and conveniently accessible 🌋 Experience #volcanoskiing with our experienced guides 🌸 Witness cherry blossoms blooming against snowy backdrops Who’s in for a unique mix of winter and spring? ❄️🌸
With 5-10cm of fresh powder this morning, it felt With 5-10cm of fresh powder this morning, it felt like winter made a comeback! And the best part? Cold temps and more snow are in the forecast for the next week—just in time for an epic season finale. @tangram.madarao wraps up an unforgettable winter on April 6th, so let’s make the most of these final powder days! Who’s riding till the last lift? ⛷🏂
As we enjoy the last snowfalls of March, it’s ti As we enjoy the last snowfalls of March, it’s time to plan where to ski in spring! Many resorts close after the first weekend of April, but there are still great options for lift-accessed skiing. We’ve put together a list of ski resorts that stay open through April and into Golden Week (the first week of May). While backcountry skiing remains an option beyond that in places like Tateyama, Chōkai, Fuji, Kiso, and Gassan, this list focuses on resorts where you can still ride the lifts. Where will you be skiing this spring? Let us know in the comments! Read our blog through the link in our profile.
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  • How to Plan the Ultimate Japan Ski Trip: A Step-by-Step Guide
  • Traveling with Skis in Japan
  • Best Family Friendly Ski Resorts in Japan
  • Why Japan Should be Your School’s Next Ski Trip Destination
  • Weather Forecast for Japan’s 2025 – 2026 Snow Season

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La Colina Outdoor is a licensed travel agency and Destination Management Company (DMC) specializing in creating bespoke snow adventures and tailor-made nature and outdoor tours.

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  • Guided day snow tours
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  • Discover Nature & Rural Japan
  • School Ski Trips

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  • Hokkaido
  • Tohoku
  • Five Mountains of Northern Shinshu
    • Madarao & Tangram
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  • Southern Alps
  • Mt Fuji

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