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NISEKO · FURANO · HOKKAIDO

First-hand local knowledge on the mountains we call home.

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Rusutsu Resort, Hokkaido Japan
Hoshino Resorts Tomamu
ABOUT SUMMIT

Small team, big mountains

Founded in 2019, built on 12+ years of exploring Hokkaido. Our guides and instructors keep coming back season after season giving you local knowledge, a passionate team, and safety first, always.

2019
Founded
12+
Years in Hokkaido
2
Locations
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE

Our favourite places off the mountain

Twelve years of powder days come with a few opinions —  where to eat, where to soak, and where to get coffee before first chair.

Restaurants
Onsen
Coffee
Après-Ski
FOLLOW ALONG

@summitskijapan

Skier riding deep powder on a Hokkaido mountain
Skier riding deep powder on a Hokkaido mountain
Skier riding deep powder on a Hokkaido mountain
Skier riding deep powder on a Hokkaido mountain
Skier riding deep powder on a Hokkaido mountain

What Our Customers Say

Fang Wei Lim
First time snowboarding with my friends and was super duper lucky to have James Napier as our instructor! Not only was he extremely friendly, super knowledgeable and funny, he is also a super instructor. He really knew what went well what went wrong and always gave us the perfect advice. He was patient and spot on with everything he taught. With him, we got our basics really well cemented and ready to hit the slopes by ourselves on day 2! For anyone wanting to learn snowboarding please look for him! Awesome and friendly guy! You’ll pick up the basics in no time!
Ryan Koski
We had Walter for a full day ski lesson and guiding. He was great at tailoring the terrain and experience to our levels. It was the perfect way to start our holiday and familiarize ourselves with the mountain.
Savannah Steele
My friend and I had Stephanie as our instructor for our first lesson in Japan and she was amazing. She was knowledgeable, patient and had great tips on our form and gave us confidence in pushing ourselves to the next level in our skiing. She also answered our many questions and took videos / pictures of us skiing (which helped us look at our form and also memorialize the experience:) ) We would definitely recommend skiing with this company and having Stephanie as your instructor!!
IMPORTANT INFO
  • Lift passes not included, unless part of a bespoke multi-day trip.
  • Insurance is required for all guiding and touring.
  • A signed waiver is required before your first day.
  • Lessons and guiding are subject to resort rules.
  • Cancellation policy provided on booking request.