Myoko Guiding Co.
36°53′ N 138°11′ EGuidefrom ¥47,500, about CAD 427 or USD 300 (October 2026 rates)English spoken
Myoko Guiding Co. is an Akakura-based backcountry and sidecountry guiding outfit whose private full day costs ¥141,000 for up to four riders in 2026/27, and it suits strong riders who want local terrain with transport handled; every guest must carry avalanche gear, which the shop rents.
What they offer
| Offering | From | Duration | Months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private full dayEach extra rider adds ¥37,500. Five or more consecutive days take 5% off. Transport from your accommodation is included; lift pass, food, rentals and avalanche gear are not. | ¥141,000 per group, about CAD 1,300 or USD 891 (October 2026 rates) | Full day | Winter season |
| Open group full dayJoin other riders; experience and ability in the group may vary. | ¥47,500 per person, about CAD 427 or USD 300 (October 2026 rates) | Full day | Winter season |
| Myoko Freeride TourIncludes IFMGA-qualified guiding, lift passes, ryokan rooms, breakfasts, a welcome dinner and transport. | ¥550,000 per person, about CAD 4,900 or USD 3,500 (October 2026 rates) | Six guiding days, seven nights | Winter season |
| Ikigai women's powder toursWomen-led intro and intermediate backcountry weeks, staying at The Greenhouse Myoko, with touring, powder riding and avalanche education. | ¥550,000 per person, about CAD 4,900 or USD 3,500 (October 2026 rates) | 3 to 10 February 2027 | February |
| Beyond the Boundaries cat tourCat-assisted days at Hikarigahara in Joetsu led by Masanori Takeuchi, director of Hikarigahara Cat Tours, with Myoko resort days guided by Myoko Guiding Co. | ¥698,000 per person, about CAD 6,300 or USD 4,400 (October 2026 rates) | Seven nights: two cat days and four resort or sidecountry days | Winter season |
The company runs out of a shop and headquarters at 585-63 Akakura and pairs its guiding with the Tanoshii lodging brand. Its guides hold IFMGA qualifications, the operator says. The fee includes transport and one après drink; the lift pass, food, rentals and avalanche gear cost extra.
A private day costs ¥141,000 for up to four, plus ¥37,500 for each extra rider. Riding solo, the open group day costs the same as a private one; with three or more people it falls to ¥47,500 each. The night before, you meet your guide at 18:00 at the headquarters to talk through the snowpack and check your avalanche gear.
For something bigger, a seven-night Beyond the Boundaries trip pairs two snowcat days at Hikarigahara in Joetsu with four guided days in Myoko. It starts from ¥698,000 a head for four people.
Worth knowing
- Bring a helmet, which the operator makes mandatory, and an avalanche kit, which you can hire.
- A 50% deposit secures the booking and the balance falls due 30 days before.
Quick answers about Myoko Guiding Co.よくある質問
How much does Myoko Guiding Co. charge for a private day?
Myoko Guiding Co. charges ¥141,000 for a private full day for up to four riders in 2026/27, tax included, plus ¥37,500 per extra rider.
Do I need avalanche gear for Myoko Guiding Co. tours?
Yes. Myoko Guiding Co. requires every guest to carry avalanche gear and a helmet, and it hires the gear out.
Is there cat skiing near Myoko?
Myoko Guiding Co. sells a seven-night package with two snowcat days at Hikarigahara in Joetsu, from ¥698,000 per person for four guests.
Does Myoko Guiding Co. speak English?
Yes. Myoko Guiding Co. works in English and Japanese.
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