Ski and Resort guiding
Want to get a lesson? Get someone to show you around the resort on your first day? Or explore a little deeper and experience some of the amazing Nozawa Onsen backcountry? Then get to know Tsutomu Yoshikawa our fully certified Japanese ski instructor and mountain guide. Originally from Aomori Tsutomu’s ancient family roots must somehow link up with Switzerland as he is a true Swiss army knife of a man. You might see him baking bread or the Nozawa famous Choux Cream puffs early morning @ the Akarihouse Swissbakery, shovelling roofs, making Pizza or guiding one of our guest safely down the hill. Multitalented his true passion are the mountains which he has climbed of many in Japan, Europe and all over the World.
Mt. Fuji, Mt. Kurohime, Asahidake in Hokkaido, the famous Matterhorn and Eiger in Switzerland are only a couple he his solo climbs.
With his experience and passion in Mountaineering Tsutomu is guiding exclusively our in house guests @ Akari House. Choose one of the packages below and book your personal highlight to your Nozawa Onsen Ski experience.
Meet your guide Tsutomu:
Ski lessons and resort guiding:
No matter if you are complete beginner or want to improve your carving skills. Get a lesson with us and we will get you going.
2 hours private morning session
9am - 11am
26’800 Yen
2 hours private afternoon session
12pm - 14pm
22’800 Yen
4 hours Full day private session
9 -11 am and 12 - 14 pm
38’800 Yen
Please note ski lessons are only for our in-house guests.
Backcountry Tour Mt. Kenashi:
3 hours guiding with fully licensed Japanese Backcountry guide
Guaranteed fresh lines
Backcountry snack set from the Akari House Swiss Bakery
Small groups with maximum 6 person limit
What you need to bring:
Avalanche set (Shovel, Probe, Beacon) *Rental can be organised
Skins, Backcountry skis, Split board *Rental can be organised
Helmet
Intermediate to Advanced skiing or boarding skills
Cost:
45’000 Yen for a private Backcountry Tour
22’500 Yen per person from 2 Person
Make your own tracks and join Tsutomu for a private back country tour