STRAIGHT FROM THE SOURCE

From Olympic legends to everyday riders, the world's best choose Mint Tours — here's what they have to say.

Chad Otterstrom, Pro-Snowboarder
“I’ve traveled the world riding powder over the last three decades, and Mint is by far the best when it comes to culture, experience, and snow. Snowboard tours at their finest.”
- Chad Otterstrom, Pro-Snowboarder
Zak Hale, Pro-Snowboarder
“I’d 100% recommend coming to Japan and letting Mint Tours handle it — you’ll have the best trip of your life. I’ve traveled all over the world and ridden with a lot of people, but every time I come out here and link up with Mint, it’s hands down one of the best trips I’ve ever had.”
- Zak Hale, Pro-Snowboarder
Heikki Sorsa, Pro-Snowboarder
“I’ve been coming to Japan with Mint Tours for nearly 10 years, and they always deliver. Best spots, best snow and best times. Everything you need in a trip.”
- Heikki Sorsa, Pro-Snowboarder

Powder Starts Here
Upcoming Japan Tours

Explore our freshly released Japan tour lineup — designed for those who want deeper snow, fewer crowds, and unforgettable terrain. These are the trips you’ve been waiting for.

Hokkaido Tour

Otaru Freeride

Otaru is Hokkaido’s storm-chaser headquarters. This isn’t your typical resort town. It’s a gritty seaside base where the storms don’t let up and the snow stacks deep, fast, and light. When it’s firing, expect all-day refills and untouched lines from first chair to last lap. Our Otaru Freeride Tour is built for riders who want options and aren’t afraid to move for the goods. We’ve got a flexible plan, local knowledge, and access to a zone packed with variety—from the big hitters like Kiroro and Kokusai to low-key gems.

Hokkaido Tour

Asahikawa Freeride

Join the Asahikawa Freeride Tour for a week shredding some insane spots, with incredible backdrops and consistently deep and dry powder. The best part is, this area doesn’t get the crowds. Asahikawa city is in Central Hokkaido, one of the most snow-sure parts of Japan. It has the most days with snowfall and the coldest temperatures. Within a short drive you’ve got plenty of places to ride – from quirky old-school ski hills to lift-accessible backcountry zones filled with endless hits, pillows, banks and wind lips.

Honshu Tour

Aomori Freeride

Aomori is as far north as you can ride on Honshu — a remote, snow-loaded zone that gets absolutely buried in winter. Storms off the Sea of Japan stack up deep snow across the region, day after day. It’s our home base, but we stay nimble. With 4×4 vans and a storm-savvy guide, we chase the best conditions — from coastal dumps to deep tree laps in Hakkōda. Expect inbounds powder, lift-accessed sidecountry, and night sessions under the lights. After riding, it’s straight to the onsen — soak, reset, and do it all again tomorrow.

Honshu Tour

Morioka Explorer

If you're chasing dry, Hokkaido-like powder, playful tree runs, and zero crowds, Morioka delivers. Based in a Heavy Snowfall Region with over 15 resorts — you’ll road trip to a mix of stash-filled, under-the-radar mountains. With insider knowledge from our local guides, you’ll score untouched stashes most never find. With no set itinerary, your guide makes the daily call to drive wherever it’s hitting. Off the mountain, soak in local onsen and join the crew each night for dinner and drinks in this lively, culture-rich regional city.

Honshu Tour

Aizu Explorer

An all-inclusive week chasing powder in one of Japan’s most underrated regions. If you’re looking to skip the high-profile resorts and ride somewhere quieter, more local, and less tracked, this one’s for you. Expect reliable snowfall, empty slopes, no lift lines, and almost zero western influence. You’ll stay at a remote lakeside onsen hotel, ride a mix of off-the-radar resorts. Aizu also makes a great addition to a longer Japan trip: link it back-to-back with our Myoko or Morioka Explorer Tours for the ultimate powder road trip.

Honshu Tour

Myoko Explorer

Our mission for this tour is simple: ride powder, every single day. And our expert guides are on it. The Myoko Explorer Tour drops you into one of Japan’s most reliable snow zones — a legendary onsen town that gets absolutely buried each winter. Surrounding our base in Myoko is a stacked lineup of resorts within a convenient 10-60 minute drive: Seki Onsen, Lotte Arai, Mt Kosha, Togakushi, Cupid Valley, Madarao, Tangram, Myoko Suginohara, Akakura Onsen, and Kanko to name a few.

  • Otaru
  • Asahikawa
  • Aomori
  • Morioka
  • Aizu
  • Myoko

ANYWHERE
BUT ORDINARY

WHY TRAVEL WITH
MINT TOURS

Mint is a full-service travel agency and tour operator with over 20 years expertise. Our tours take you off the beaten path to provide you with a deeper, more intimate experience. Our expert guides will provide you with the best experience based on your groups riding or skiing ability. Paired with our favourite local restaurants and unique lodging, we do our best to offer a unique and unforgettable experience. Mint exists for travellers who beg for more than a standard country check-in. Not content with generic tours and tourist traps, for them it’s authentic or nothing. And that’s what Mint does best. With our deep, local connections, a dedicated and knowledgeable team, and a relentless drive to find what’s new and next. Mint is for travellers who seek authentic, always. Here's just a few ways we’ve got your back every step of the way.

WE’RE ACCREDITED & ACCOUNTABLE

In a rapidly changing travel industry it’s important to know that your travel provider is accredited, accountable and responsible. We are a registered member of AFTA, IATA and ATTA and conduct business in accordance with the ATAS Charter and Code of Conduct. When you travel with Mint you can have peace of mind that you are booking with a qualified and established travel operator with over 20 years of expertise. And as a full-service travel agent, we are able to take care of your flights, insurance, stopovers and pre or post tour arrangements.

SMALL GROUP GUARANTEE

We know that by offering one of the smallest client to guide ratios, it allows you to ride at your preferred pace, and ultimately leads to a better experience for everyone. All of our departures are small group tours with an average guest to guide ratio of 6 guests per guide. Our small groups allow greater maneuverability and access to the best experiences a destination can offer. Our groups are small enough to feel like you’re exploring a destination independently, but big enough to create a good social vibe.

PRIVATE, GROUP & CUSTOM TOURS

With over 20 years of experience guiding snowboard and ski adventures around the world, we are the perfect option to help you curate your dream trip for your group. We offer custom and privately guided snowboard and ski tours in all locations that are listed on our schedule. You can choose from one of our existing tours and make it your own by making changes that fit your groups needs. Or, if you have an idea of what you are looking for, you can share those ideas with us, and we will create a custom itinerary for your group.

UNBEATABLE PRE-TOUR SUPPORT

After you sign up for a tour, you will receive pre-trip emails with specific information about your tour, the arrival and departure day process, information about the destination, packing suggestions, and other Essential Trip Information to help you prepare for your trip. In addition to this, you have access to our customer care team who are just a phone-call away. And as a full-service travel agent, we are able to take care of your flights, insurance, stopovers and pre or post tour arrangements.

LOCAL GUIDES & PARTNERSHIPS

Mint opens doors around the globe. Our long-standing relationships with local guides, local legends, professional athletes, local businesses and resorts allow us special access to places and people. Travelling with us, you go behind the scenes to get a close-up view of each destination. You’re enriched by the knowledge of our experts and local guides.

FLEXIBLE ITINERARIES

We keep an element of flexibility in all our tour itineraries so we can take advantage of unexpected opportunities or adapt to weather conditions. We aim to strike the perfect balance between guided sessions and ‘you time’. After all, it’s your holiday. Although we do have an itinerary to stick to, there are always opportunities to make the journey personalised.

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