Panorama Cat Ski / Ride Morning
¥33,000
- 5 Runs
- Professional Guide
- Up to 6 Guests
- Safety Briefing Included
- 8:30 AM Start
- Duration roughly 2.5 hours
WELCOME TO
SNOWCAT JAPAN
Experience the ultimate winter adventure in Myoko, Niigata. We provide premium snowcat tours, giving you access to untouched powder and breathtaking mountain vistas.
Book Your AdventurePanorama Cat Ski
See what a day on the Panorama course looks like.
Enjoy an introduction to backcountry skiing or snowboarding. The program has an early start, includes an introduction to avalanche transceiver use (depends on terrain selection). Board the SNOWCAT for 5 generally untracked runs/mid-laps on a small private slope at your own pace.
This is not a hardcore adventure, but suited to folks and families newer to backcountry skiing and snowboarding. The pace is easy. The idea is to take it easy and lay down some quality tracks with your friends, partner or family.
Guests usually self-drive or take a taxi to the location, approximately 15 minutes from Akakura.
Panorama Private Cat
Private Cat Ski / Ride Charter
¥181,000
- Exclusive Vehicle Use
- Same venue as the Panorama program
- Duration roughly 2.5 hours
- Up to 6 guests on the 5-run ski or snowboard program
- Up to 7 guests for picnic, snowshoeing or custom adventures
Snowcat tour gallery
Non-skier Options
Not everyone wants to ski down the slopes, and that's okay! Join us for a breathtaking sightseeing tour aboard our snowcats. Enjoy the panoramic views of the Japanese Alps, take photos, and experience the winter wonderland in comfort and warmth. Perfect for families and photographers.
You-drive Snowmobile experience
Join us for a hands-on snowmobile adventure using 600cc and 900cc Ski-Doo machines. Departures and locations vary with trail conditions and the season. Snowmobile use is not intended for backcountry lapping.
| Machine | Price | Riders |
|---|---|---|
| First snowmobile | ¥33,000 | 1 rider |
| Second snowmobile | ¥33,000 | 1 rider |
| Third snowmobile | ¥33,000 | 1 rider |
| Additional tandem/back-seat passenger | ¥11,000 | 1 passenger |
Commercial Over-snow
Transportation Services
We provide reliable logistics and transportation solutions for film crews, construction teams, and mountain maintenance. Our fleet is equipped to handle heavy loads and difficult terrain.
Commercial Snowcat Charter
Heavy-duty transport for personnel and gear, with fluent bilingual operators.
Commercial Snowmobile Charter
Fast access for reconnaissance and transport for mountain antennae, wind-power, solar-power and geothermal-facility maintenance, environmental assessment and related work. Fluent bilingual operators.
Contact
Contact us for bookings, custom itineraries, and detailed quotes.
Get in Touch
Snowcat Japan operates under the Thunderbird Guides umbrella in conjunction with local guides.
- Email [email protected]
- Location Myoko, Niigata Prefecture, Japan
- Info Please make sure to read all the terms and conditions listed below before booking.
Conditions of Service
Payments
A 100% deposit secures your reservation. When payments are received, we will email you a receipt. When payments are received from a 3rd party, we will email the receipt to the booking party also.
Cancellation
Upon receipt of written notification of cancellation the following fees will apply:
30% will be charged for cancellations made more than 31 days before the tour departure date. Cancellations made 30-15 days or less prior to tour departure date will be charged a 50% fee. Cancelations made with less than 14 days of advanced notice will not be refunded. Snowcat Japan also reserves the right to cancel any program due to weather or route conditions. If a tour is canceled before commencing or at the operators discretion or due to weather or route conditions, then a full refund or full credit will be given. Snowcat Japan is not responsible for any additional customer expenses incurred (i.e., airline tickets, equipment purchase or rental, hotel reservations).
Change of Date
Date changes are subject to availability. Date changes made will be charged a flat fee per person or unit.
Medical and Emergency Evacuation Insurance
Due to the inherent risk involved in alpine pursuits, Snowcat Japan strongly recommends all participants to bring insurance that provides full medical and emergency evacuation coverage Snowcat Japan will NOT provide insurance for participants in any Snowcat Japan tour. If a participant does not have proper insurance documentation, he/she will be liable for her own medical and emergency evacuation expenses and in case of inability to participate will receive no refund, date change, nor any kind of compensation from Snowcat Japan.
Hazard Management and Participant Responsibilities
Managing risk is Snowcat Japan’s number one priority. Snowcat Japan’s guides manage significant hazards inherent to mountain pursuits (e.g. avalanche, inclement weather, participant accidents, rock fall, and high winds) but they cannot eliminate them. Please clearly understand that skiing / riding / outdoor activities are inherently hazardous and are undertaken with the full knowledge and consent from participants. Participants acknowledge inherent risks, and make their own choices about whether or not to engage in this activity.
Participants must be physically and mentally fit, properly attired and equipped, and should continue to assess him/her-self throughout the activity to ensure as safe operation. In terms of fitness, health and skills, participants should accurately describe themselves and their equipment to their guides, and at all times adhere to guide advice.
Operations fall under the Thunderbird Guides umbrella in conjunction with local guides.