Northern Heights Guiding
Guidefrom ¥130,000, about CAD 1,200 or USD 821 (October 2026 rates)English spokenSeasonal
Northern Heights Guiding runs private backcountry and off-piste days in Hakuba for groups of up to five, with door-to-door transport in its own vehicle. It suits a group of friends who ski at the same level, since the ¥130,000 day rate covers the whole party.
What they offer
| Offering | From | Duration | Months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-day backcountry tourPrivate vehicle included. Expect 800–1,500 m of climbing and two or three runs. | ¥130,000 per group, about CAD 1,200 or USD 821 (October 2026 rates) | 7.5 hours door to door, about 7:45–15:30 | – |
| Full-day off-piste tourChoose from Hakuba47, Happo-one, Iwatake, Norikura, Tsugaike or Cortina. Bring or rent a beacon pack. | ¥130,000 per group, about CAD 1,200 or USD 821 (October 2026 rates) | 7 hours door to door | – |
| On-resort guiding | – | – | – |
| Backcountry Basics Course | – | – | – |
Every Northern Heights day is private and starts with a pickup at your lodging. The backcountry day climbs 800 to 1,500 metres and usually fits in two or three runs, and the off-piste day stays near the lifts at a resort you pick from six in the valley. Both cost ¥130,000 for up to five people. Split five ways, that is ¥26,000 each.
The company says its guides have more than 20 years of guiding between Hakuba and Canada and hold avalanche rescue and wilderness first-aid training. Its site names no guiding body such as the ACMG or the JMGA, so ask which tickets your guide holds before you book.
Worth knowing
- Off-piste days need a beacon, probe and shovel, and the guide can help you rent them in Hakuba.
Quick answers about Northern Heights Guidingよくある質問
How much is a private backcountry guide in Hakuba with Northern Heights?
Northern Heights Guiding charges ¥130,000 for a full private backcountry day in Hakuba for up to five people. The price includes the guide and a private vehicle and leaves out lift tickets and rental gear.
Does Northern Heights Guiding speak English?
Yes. Northern Heights Guiding works in English and Japanese.
Is Northern Heights Guiding open all year?
Northern Heights Guiding opens for part of the year. Taking bookings for the 2026/27 winter.
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