Riki Japow Guide

GUIDE
Riki Nakajima / RIKI JAPOW GUIDE
Riki’s first skiing experience was at an early age when he attended a YMCA ski camp. After watching the local kids skiing out of boundary slopes, he become deeply attached to the joys of skiing. Riki is the world’s first certified free style ski coach who obtained his certificate from Whistler in 2000. At the same time, he has participated in numerous free style ski competitions. Riki has been featured in various magazines and DVDs as a rider for Patagonia, Rossignol and Oakley.
He is specialised in the areas around the ‘Hokushin’ (northern Nagano) region to the southern ‘Tohoku’ (north-eastern) region.
from November 4, 2023
Step to Back Country(Middle and advanced)

Ride Trees and Learn Basic BackCountry Skills
- Period
- January 5, 2024 - April 1, 2024
- Time
- 9:00 - 11:00 / 12:00 - 14:00
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Price
- 18,000yen per person
* Avalanche gear (beacon, shovel, probe) free rental - Meeting Place
- Tomamu The Tower 1F Academy Counter
- Capacity
- 6 persons
- Participation criteria
- ・Able to ski or be in control (brake) in various places / snow surface conditions (steep slopes, woods (skiing between trees), crud snow, deep snow, irregular landscape, etc)
・Able to foresee danger and retreat to safety
・13 years old or above - Attention
- * There are circumstances where cancellation may occur due to adverse weather and poor course conditions. In such cases, we will refund the tour fee according to the company's terms of tour, however, we will not accept any requests of refund for the costs of transportation towards Tomamu. We appreciate your understanding in advance.
Let's Freeriding
(Freeride World Tour official program)


Freeride World Tour Accademy Official Program. Powder snow,Ice,Bumps,Jump,Tricks.Whatever you want.Aims to be a high level skier who can ski anywhere.
- Period
- January 5, 2024 - April 1, 2024
- Time
- 9:00 - 15:30
- Duration
- 6 hours 30 minutes
- Price
- 1 participant 50,000 yen
2 participants 70,000 yen (35,000/1 person)
3 participants 90,000 yen (30,000/1 person)
4 participants 100,000 yen (25,000/1 person)
5 participants 115,000 yen (23,000/1 person)
6 participants 120,000 yen (20,000/1 person)
* Avalanche gear (beacon, shovel, probe) free rental - Meeting Area
- Tomamu The Tower 1F Academy Counter
- Capacity
- 6 persons
- Participation criteria
- ・Able to ski or be in control (brake) in various places / snow surface conditions (steep slopes, woods (skiing between trees), crud snow, deep snow, irregular landscape, etc)
・Able to foresee danger and retreat to safety
・13 years old or above - Attention
- * There are circumstances where cancellation may occur due to adverse weather and poor course conditions. In such cases, we will refund the tour fee according to the company's terms of tour, however, we will not accept any requests of refund for the costs of transportation towards Tomamu. We appreciate your understanding in advance.
Guiding Tomamu(Elementary,Middle and advanced)

We'll take you to the sweet spot of the tomato that's perfect for your rhythm, style and level. We'll also teach you how to conquer that slope, so you can enjoy the tomato at ease. We'll also give you a brief introduction to property, which will help you plan your stay!
- Period
- January 5, 2024 - April 1, 2024
- Time
- 9:00 - 14:00
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Price
- 1 participant 40,000 yen
2 participants 60,000 yen (30,000/1 person)
3 participants 75,000 yen (25,000/1 person)
4 participants 80,000 yen (20,000/1 person)
5 participants 90,000 yen (18,000/1 person)
6 participants 96,000 yen (16,000/1 person)
* Avalanche gear (beacon, shovel, probe) free rental - Meeting Area
- Tomamu The Tower 1F Academy Counter
- Capacity
- 6 persons
- Participation criteria
- ・Those who can glide and control (stop) in all places and snow surface conditions (steep inclines, tree runs (forest runs), bad snow, deep snow, rough terrain, etc.)
・Those who can predict danger and avoid it safely
・Elementary school students and older - Attention
- * There are circumstances where cancellation may occur due to adverse weather and poor course conditions. In such cases, we will refund the tour fee according to the company's terms of tour, however, we will not accept any requests of refund for the costs of transportation towards Tomamu. We appreciate your understanding in advance.
Hiking & Shred(Intermediate)

Jump out of Tomamu Snow Park & Resort and try backcountry skiing and snowboarding to your level!
- Period
- January 5, 2024 - April 1, 2024
- Time
- 9:00 - 17:00
- Duration
- 5-8 hours
- Price
- 1 participant 50,000 yen
2 participants 70,000 yen (35,000/1 person)
3 participants 90,000 yen (30,000/1 person)
4 participants 100,000 yen (25,000/1 person)
5 participants 115,000 yen (23,000/1 person)
6 participants 120,000 yen (20,000/1 person)
* Avalanche gear (beacon, shovel, probe) free rental - Meeting Area
- Tomamu The Tower 1F Academy Counter
- Capacity
- 6 persons
- Participation criteria
- ・Those who can glide and control (stop) in all places and snow surface conditions (steep inclines, tree runs (forest runs), bad snow, deep snow, rough terrain, etc.)
・Those who can predict danger and avoid it safely
・Elementary school students and older - Attention
- * There are circumstances where cancellation may occur due to adverse weather and poor course conditions. In such cases, we will refund the tour fee according to the company's terms of tour, however, we will not accept any requests of refund for the costs of transportation towards Tomamu. We appreciate your understanding in advance.
Sunrise BC tour

Hike in the dark. Enjoy the dawn at the Top. And shred down with rising sun.
* These are programs for those who have participated "Discovery TOMAMU" or "Hiking & Shred" in the past
- Period
- January 5, 2024 - April 1, 2024
- Time
- AM3:00 - AM8:00
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Price
- 30,000yen per person
* Avalanche gear (beacon, shovel, probe) free rental - Meeting Place
- Tomamu The Tower 1F Academy Counter
- Capacity
- 4 persons
- Participation criteria
- ・Able to ski or be in control (brake) in various places / snow surface conditions (steep slopes, woods (skiing between trees), crud snow, deep snow, irregular landscape, etc)
・Able to foresee danger and retreat to safety
・13 years old or above
・Those who have participated "Discovery TOMAMU" or "Sunrise BC tour" in the past - Attention
- * There are circumstances where cancellation may occur due to adverse weather and poor course conditions. In such cases, we will refund the tour fee according to the company's terms of tour, however, we will not accept any requests of refund for the costs of transportation towards Tomamu. We appreciate your understanding in advance.