Rising Sun Guides

24/10/2026

We are pleased to announce that we are offering an AST 2+ in collaboration with at Tokachidake. Join us for an immersive course in Hokkaido's Daisetsuzan range 📝🗻🏂⛷

Course Dates: Dec. 13-16, 2026
Price: 125,000Yen/person
Inclusions: 4 day AST 2 program, 4 nights accommodation (double occupancy) at Ryounkaku, breakfast and dinner each day and of course access to Hokkaido's most spectacular onsen 👌
Transport: Free shuttle from Asahikawa station at the start/end of course available
Requirements: AST 1 certificate and a minimum of 10 days of independent backcountry travel after completing AST 1.

In order to get the most out of the course, we recommend participants have strong backcountry skills and experience. Please get in touch if you are interested but not sure if its the right course for you.

We released the course on our website a few days ago and 7 of 12 spaces are already taken. Register asap to secure your space! Options are also available for central Hokkaido residents that don't need accommodation.

Drop us a line for more info or book online through our website ✌

04/06/2026

Join our team for the 2026-27 winter season. We’re currently seeking experienced ski techs and a maintenance assistant. Head on over to the employment page of our website for job descriptions and application instructions ✌️

20/03/2026

March in Hokkaido with .backcountry and

10/03/2026

09/03/2026

Another great backcountry tour day! This is a great way to learn new skills with while sampling the Arcteryx Rush kit.

This was our last event of this season but stay tuned for next season’s dates to be released in a few weeks 🤙

22/02/2026

Thanks .chris for joining us again this winter. Stoked to have such an amazing last day in the hills with you 🙌

17/02/2026

Our next Arcteryx backcountry tour is coming up on Feb. 24th. This is a unique opportunity to join a backcountry tour while demo’ing Arcteryx equipment.

This is a group trip with 8 spaces available with 2 lead Rising Sun Guides. Open to English and Japanese speakers.

Sign up through our website or drop us a mine for more info ✌️

06/02/2026

Beauty day up on last week with Rising Sun alum and skier

Stoked to get an epic post production shred in with you 🙌🙌

29/01/2026

Due to a break in the storm cycles we’ve rescheduled some CAT programs opening up 3 seats on Sunday Feb. 1st. And with another storm expected this weekend, conditions should be back on 🤙

Book online through our website or give our office a call for more info ❄️🏂🎿🗻

23/01/2026

A classic niseko morning followed by heavy storm skiing and finally a little afternoon break in the weather. Check out the Arcteryx backcountry tours with Rising Sun Guides available on select dates this winter. Check in at the or shop for more info.