A private winter forest, just for you
A private snowshoe tour is the most personal way to experience Hakuba in winter. Just your party and an expert guide, free to set the pace, choose the route and stop wherever the light and snow are most beautiful.
Perfect for families, couples and photographers — and easily tailored from a gentle introduction to a longer backcountry adventure.
Everything taken care of
- Private certified guide
Exclusively for your group. - Snowshoes & poles
All winter equipment provided. - Hot drinks & snacks
A warm break in the forest. - Flexible route
Built around you on the day.
A typical itinerary
- Flexible
Choose your start
Morning or afternoon, timed to suit you.
- +15 min
Fitting & briefing
Equipment and a short safety talk.
- On tour
Into the forest
Your guide leads the best snow and views.
- Midway
Warm break
Hot tea among the snow-laden trees.
- Return
Back to base
At the pace that suits your group.
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
Total flexibility — your pace, your route, your timing, and the guide’s full attention from start to finish.
Yes. Tell us what you love — photography, wildlife tracks, a longer challenge or maximum quiet — and we design the day around it.
Perfect for it. Grandparents to kids, first-timers to fit hikers — the route flexes to your group on the day.
Within the Hakuba area we can usually arrange a convenient meeting or pick-up point — just ask when booking.
Private timing makes it easy — we can shift your start, swap the route, or reschedule at no stress.
None — if you can walk, you can snowshoe. All equipment is provided and fitted for you.
