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Winter · Iwatake Ski ResortPrivate Snowshoe Tour at Iwatake
Ride the gondola above Hakuba Valley and snowshoe Iwatake’s panoramic ridgelines.
Panoramas above the valley
Iwatake’s summit offers some of the finest views in the valley — a 360° panorama of the Hakuba Three Peaks on one side and the town far below on the other.
From the gondola top station your guide leads you away from the pistes and into quiet snowshoe terrain, where the ridgeline views open up with every step.
Everything taken care of
- Private certified guide
Exclusively for your group. - Snowshoes & poles
All winter equipment provided. - Hot drinks
A warm break with a view. - AM & PM options
Timed around your day.
A typical itinerary
- Start
Meet at Iwatake
Gondola base — fitting and briefing.
- +30 min
Ride up
The gondola lifts you above the valley.
- On top
Ridgeline snowshoeing
Panoramic terrain away from the crowds.
- Midway
Summit break
Hot tea facing the Hakuba peaks.
- Return
Back down
Gondola descent and farewell.
What to wear & bring
Dress for a winter forest — we handle all the technical equipment.
- Waterproof jacket & pants
- Warm layers (avoid cotton)
- Winter boots (rentals can be arranged)
- Warm gloves — plus a spare pair
- Hat & neck warmer
- Sunglasses or goggles
- Small backpack & water bottle
- Camera or phone — you’ll want it
We provide: snowshoes, poles, gaiters, hot tea and all safety equipment — fitted for you on the day.
Moments from this experience
Good to know
No — gondola/lift passes are not included in the tour price.
Easy to moderate — the gondola does the climbing; we snowshoe the scenic terrain on top.
Both options run daily — mornings are often clearest for photography.
None — all equipment is provided and fitted for you.
