Japan Ski & Snowboard Adventure CME

Join us on this unique Wilderness & Travel Medicine conference in snowy Japan! Enjoy uncrowded ski resorts and our English-speaking guides!

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Tour Season

Winter

Trip Length

8 Days

Activity Level

Easy to Strenuous

Arrival city

Hokkaido, Japan

Price from

$5,250

Trip Highlights

Visit up to 6 different ski resorts on the Island of Hokkaido: the “powder capital of the world.” We check conditions each day and go where the snow is best!</li
Stay in centrally located accommodations featuring in-hotel onsen hot springs and soaking tubs.
Enjoy curated group dinners showcasing Japan’s renowned cuisine—from fresh sushi and ramen to Hokkaido’s exceptional seafood and local specialties
This course is designed for Physicians, PAs, NPs, RNs from ALL specialties who ski or snowboarD

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About this trip

Japan Ski & Snowboard Adventure CME

Japan powder skiing tops many skiers’ and riders’ bucket lists for good reason. The island of Hokkaido is famous for having some of the driest and most consistently abundant powder in the world, along with uncrowded resorts and beautiful alpine scenery.

Our adventure begins with four days based at Tomamu, a modern ski-in/ski-out resort surrounded by expansive terrain and legendary powder. During our stay, we’ll ski Tomamu and also spend a day exploring nearby Furano Ski Resort, one of Hokkaido’s most iconic mountains. Advanced skiers and riders may choose to upgrade to a guided day of cat skiing to access untouched powder beyond the resort boundaries.

The final three days of the trip are based in Otaru, a beautiful historic port town with canals, excellent seafood, and easy access to some of the snowiest resorts on Hokkaido.

Beyond the world-class skiing, this experience offers a rich cultural element. Group dinners provide an opportunity to explore Japan’s renowned cuisine, and our accommodations feature relaxing in-hotel onsens (hot springs) and convenient access to nearby towns.

Wilderness Medicine CME lectures take place each afternoon or evening before dinner in a nearby meeting space.

The Wilderness Medicine CME lectures will be held every afternoon or evening before dinner in a nearby meeting space.

WILDERNESS & TRAVEL MEDICINE COURSE INFORMATION
Accreditation – 16 Hours AMA PRA Category I

WILDERNESS MEDICINE COURSE CONTENT INCLUDES:

Altitude Illness
Hypothermia
Frostbite
Heat Illness
Snakebites
Travelers Illnesses
Marine Envenomations
Trauma Management
Wilderness Orthopedics
Water Disinfection
Swiftwater Safety and Rescue
Basic Wilderness Survival
Wilderness Medical Kits
Wound Management
Patient Assessment
Wilderness Dermatology
Wilderness Pediatrics

CME ACCREDITATION INFORMATION
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of the Center for Emergency Medical Education and Wilderness and Travel Medicine. The Center for Emergency Medical Education is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Center for Emergency Medical Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 16 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM.

Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Itinerary

What to expect

DAY 1: Arrival to Japan!

Arrive near Sapporo at New Chitose Airport (CTS), where one of your guides and a private coach will be waiting to begin the adventure. We’ll transfer to Hoshino Resorts Tomamu, a premier ski-in/ski-out resort surrounded by expansive terrain and legendary powder. After settling into our comfortable rooms, we’ll begin the first engaging sessions of the wilderness medicine course. The evening is yours to explore Tomamu’s restaurants, lounges, wave pool, and relaxing onsen.

DAY 2-4: Furano Region Ski Days

After a hearty buffet breakfast, enjoy three full days skiing the deep powder of Tomamu and nearby Furano Ski Resort, one of Hokkaido’s most iconic mountains. After a fantastic day on the slopes, relax in the soothing onsen (and cold plunge) or explore the resort before joining CME lectures in the late afternoon.

DAY 5: Rest Day & Transfer to Otaru

Enjoy a relaxing morning at Tomamu before we transfer toward the scenic port city of Otaru. En route, we’ll stop at the historic Sapporo Beer Museum for a brewery tour and lunch. After arriving in Otaru, you’ll have the afternoon to explore the town’s charming canal district, quaint shops, and harborfront.

DAY 6-7: Otaru Region Ski Days

From our base in Otaru, we’ll ski some of Hokkaido’s snowiest and most celebrated resorts, including Sapporo Kokusai, Teine (site of the 1972 Winter Olympics), Niseko, and Kiroro. If conditions permit, we may also explore the smaller local areas of Tenguyama and Asari. In the evenings, our guides will host group dinners and help navigate local menus—an excellent way to experience Otaru’s renowned seafood and vibrant dining scene.

DAY 8: Half Ski Day & Transfer to Airport

Ski until approximately 1 PM at the resort with the best conditions that day—often Sapporo Kokusai, Kiroro, or Teine. In the afternoon, we’ll provide a private transfer to New Chitose Airport (CTS), typically arriving by around 5 PM. If you’d like to extend your stay, we’d be happy to help arrange additional skiing near Niseko or explore another.

*The itinerary above is our planned schedule, which is subject to change depending on factors such as weather and conditions.