Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before booking with Summit — browse by category, or search your section page for more specific questions.

GENERAL

BOOK NOW takes you to RoomBoss for live availability and pricing. There is no online payment — we confirm every booking manually to avoid overbooking and ensure quality.

Send an ENQUIRE form for your region and our team will reply within 24 hours (during winter season) to help plan your trip.

Not unless part of a bespoke multi-day package. Insurance and a signed waiver are required for all guiding and lessons.

NISEKO

No — lessons cannot start in Niseko Village. Hanazono lessons require prior confirmation.

Kutchan, close to the hospital and Mountain Kiosk.

FURANO

No — Furano Resort guiding is advanced-rider and progression only, no beginner lessons.

Fenix West Hotel, next to Rojo Coffee.

RENTALS

No — we only rent backcountry and touring equipment: touring skis, splitboards, snowshoes and avalanche safety gear.

Yes — one-way rentals let you pick up in Niseko and return in Furano, or the reverse.

MULTI-DAY TOURS

Expert guiding always; rentals, concierge, transport, lift passes and accommodation support are optional add-ons.

Yes — scheduled multi-day tours are listed and bookable via our partners at Powderhounds.

Deposits, payment & cancellation

Lessons & day guidingPaid in full at booking
Private multi-day tours50% at booking
Balance on multi-day toursDue 30 days before
Group tours, per person¥250,000

A 20% deposit is non-refundable on every booking.

30 or more days before20% forfeited
8 – 29 days before50% forfeited
7 days or less before100% forfeited
Booked fewer than 3 days aheadNon-refundable
All published pricesexclude 10% tax
International deposit feeup to ¥3,000
Credit card feesApply

Prices also exclude lift tickets, rental equipment and lunch unless stated otherwise.

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