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Welcome to Niseko's Black Diamond Lodge located at the base of the new Niseko Village Resort located in Hokkaido, Japan. The BDL is run by real skiers and snowboarders and is your home base for experiencing some of the world's lightest, driest and most consistent powder snow on the planet.
In addition to our affordable and comfortable lodging, we also have a restaurant and bar complete with satellite TV, a pool table and darts for your apres ski activities. We also offer guided tours, lessons, as well as gear and auto rentals so that you can explore the best of all that Niseko and Hokkaido have to offer. We are the closest and most knowledgeable lodge in the Niseko Village area and are committed to doing all that we can to help make this your ultimate Japanese adventure.
Now into our seventh season, the Black Diamond Lodge has developed it’s own niche attracting locals, visitors and professionals skiers and snowboarders alike with our great food, famous terrain park and warm hospitality. Check out our photo gallery with shots from some of the many photographers who have visited us.
Hokkaido, Japan has firmly established itself as “the powder capital” but there’s a lot more to see and do in this beautiful country than just ride the epic powder. So get over here, experience a new culture, make some turns and a few new friends at the Black Diamond Lodge.
For the multi day packages we provide hand-selected lodging in the best powder resorts of North Island Hokkkaido. See the itineraries respectively
Was dich erwartet
Der absolute Backcountry Spezialist
Die Black Diamond Lodge ist die ultimative Wahl für echte Powder Fanatiker und Ski Bums, die Japan von seiner besten Seite erleben möchten! Die Lodge selbst ist nicht ausgefallen oder besonders schick, eher einfach, im Stil eines Hostels. Hier lernst du auf jeden Fall viele gleich gesinnte Leute kennen, die Mischung aus leidenschaftlichen Skifahrern und Snowboardern aus aller Welt ist immer spannend und inspirierend. Die Atmosphäre ist extrem locker, offen und freundlich. Schlicht einer dieser Orte, wo man immer eine gute Zeit hat.
In Hokkaido gibt es massenhaft Anbieter von Ski- und Snowboardreisen. Dieser jedoch ist der Powderspezialist schlechthin. Im Bereich von Pulverschnee Abenteuer Touren hat niemand soviel Kompetenz und Erfahrung wie Black Diamond Tours. Die Besitzer sind selbst leidenschaftliche Skifahrer, und das merkt man wenn man sich das umfangreiche Angebot von Black Diamond Tours ansieht. Wie wäre es zum Beispiel mit dem „Powder Hunter Trip“, einem Road Trip im Geländewagen auf dem du mithilfe von erfahrenen Guides die besten Spots erkunden wirst. Da darf eine gute Stereoanlage im Geländewagen natürlich nicht fehlen. Oder liebst du vielleicht Pillows? Dann versuche es mit dem „Mushroom Trip“: In Japan werden Pillows Mushrooms genannt! Und davon gibt es wahrhaftig eine Menge. Viele weitere Paketoptionen sind vorhanden, so dass für Skifahrer und Snowboarder jeden Levels etwas Passendes dabei ist.
Pulverschnee, fantastische Essen und japanische Kultur
Japan und die schneeverwöhnte Nordinsel Hokkaido liegen Welten auseinander. Um den nächsten Neuschnee musst du dir hier jedenfalls garantiert keine Sorgen machen, hier schneit es tatsächlich beinahe jeden Tag! Es ist wie Skifahren im Himmel!
Es ist eine Kombination aus mehreren Faktoren, weswegen viele Gäste Jahr für Jahr hierher zurückkehren: Der massenhaft vorhandene und supertrockene Pulverschnee, das fantastische Essen und die faszinierende japanische Kultur, welche oftmals extreme Kontraste zwischen traditionell und modern aufweist. Ein Besuch in Japan regt definitiv zum Nachdenken an. Es ist beeindruckend wie fortschrittlich die Technologie dort ist, und wie die Menschen gleichzeitig an ihren alten Traditionen und Werten festhalten. Die Japaner sind sehr willensstark, warmherzig und offen. Und trotz des katastrophalen Tsunami vom März 2011 laesst sich Japan heutzutage problemlos und absolut sicher bereisen, insbesondere die Nordinsel Hokkaido. Schau dir nur die aktuellen Reiseempfehlungen des auswärtigen Amtes an.
5 Gründe sich für Black Diamond Tours zu entscheiden:
- Der absolute Backcountry Spezialist!
- Hier treffen sich Powder Fans aus aller Welt.
- Sehr nahe an den Liften!
- Professionell und verlässlich: ein vertrauenswürdiger Partner in einem Land wo du wahrscheinlich noch nicht einmal die Straßenschilder lesen kannst.
- Sehr schneesicher! Hier gibt es mit großer Regelmäβigkeit mit den leichtesten, trockensten Powder auf dem Planeten!
Komm nach Japan und fahre Tiefschnee bis zum Umfallen. Wenn du nach einem langen Pulvertag ordentlich relaxen willst, geht es zum Apres-Ski in die Oinsens (heiße Quellen), bevor du dann zum Abendessen Sushi, rohen Fisch und viel Gemüse essen kannst. Erlebe Japan von seiner besten Seite!
Black Diamond Restaurant & Bar
It's time to unwind and relive that epic day at the BD Bar & Grill. We are affordably priced and offer a mix of Western and Japanese cuisine. Choose from light meals like Vegetarian Nachos, Spicy Chicken Wings, Gyoza (Japanese dumplings) or treat yourself to a full course meal. Our daily special's offer something a little different and the opportunity to taste an authentic, home cooked, Japanese meal.
The PowerTrip
Includes:
- Includes: 7 Days Guiding, 7 days lift tickets, 7 nights accommodation(twin/shared), avalanche safety equipment, transportation except airport departure transfer. (why not?)
- Touring gear required but not included in trip price. Please inquire for rental rates if you do not have your own touring equipment.
- Avalanche safety equipment (beacon, shovel, probe, and appropriate backpack) are required. If you do not have your own please let us know when booking so we can provide equipment.
- Guest to guide ratio: max 5:1
- Single Room Upgrade Available for ¥ 23,000.
- Advanced Skiers and Riders only.
- Please look here for recommended flight arrival and departure times. This trip starts in Niseko and ends in Sapporo.
Hokkaido Unplugged
Includes:
- Includes: 7 Days Guiding, 3 days lift tickets, 9 nights accommodation (twin/shared), daily breakfast, transportation except airport departure transfer. (why not?)
- Avalanche safety equipment (beacon, shovel, probe, and appropriate backpack) are required. If you do not have your own please let us know when booking so we can provide equipment.
- Single room upgrade available for ¥30,000.
- Max guest to guide ratio 5:1
- Note: Lift tickets not included on unguided day and backcountry tour days.
- Please look here for recommended flight arrival and departure times. This trip starts in Niseko and ends in Sapporo.
Japarch: The best backcountry in Japan
Includes:
- Includes: 5 Days Guiding, 2 days lift tickets, 6 nights accommodation (twin/shared), daily breakfast, transportation except airport departure transfer. (why not?)
- Avalanche safety equipment (beacon, shovel, probe, and appropriate backpack) are required. If you do not have your own please let us know when booking so we can provide equipment.
- Single room upgrade available for ¥20,000.
- Max guest to guide ratio 5:1
- Please look here for recommended flight arrival and departure times. This trip starts in Furano and ends in Sapporo
Multi Day Package Trips
This is truly our specialty at BDTours and we offer a trip like no other. Unlike most operators, we do not lock into a concrete itinerary and will make every effort to adjust your trip based on changing weather conditions, our knowledge and your input. The itineraries included below lay out an initial plan but your guide will offer up additional options daily based on current conditions. With our 15 years of experience in Hokkaido not only do we know our mountains inside out, we also know what weather works best for each zone we visit. Combining this with the networked information our guides bring back from the field every day ensures that our clients (you!!) will be enjoying the best possible conditions throughout your holiday.
If you are travelling on your own or in a small group then we recommend joining one of our scheduled group trips and we'll connect you with a like-minded crew of skiers and riders to share the overhead costs with. Or if you're coming with a group then we can offer any of our packages privately, on the dates of your choosing and customize your trip upon request. Either way, please see below to get an idea of itineraries, pricing etc. then drop us a line and we'll get to work putting together your Hokkaido powder holiday.
The PowerTrip
Itinerary
- Day 1: Transfer to Niseko
- Day 2: Guided skiing in Niseko area. Options include: Rusutsu, Moiwa, Shiribetsu.
- Day 3: Guided skiing in Niseko area. Options include: Rusutsu, Moiwa, Shiribetsu.
- Day 4: Guided skiing in Niseko area. Options include: Rusutsu, Moiwa, Shiribetsu.
- Day 5: Guided skiing in Sapporo area. Options include: Kiroro, Kokusai, Teine.
- Day 6: Guided skiing. Location TBD.
- Day 7: Guided skiing. Location TBD.
- Day 8: Guided skiing. Location TBD; Transfer to Sapporo for dinner and drinks.
- Day 9: Transfer day.
Hokkaido Unplugged
Itinerary
- Day 1: Transfer to Niseko.
- Day 2: Guided skiing in Niseko area. Options include: Shiribetsu Dake, Yotei, Iwaonupuri.
- Day 3: Guided skiing in Niseko area. Options include: Shiribetsu Dake, Yotei, Iwaonupuri.
- Day 4: Guided skiing in Sapporo area. Options include: Kiroro BC, Kokusai BC, Sapporo Dake. Transfer to Sapporo
- Day 5: Guided skiing in Sapporo area. Options include: Kiroro BC, Kokusai BC, Sapporo Dake.
- Day 6: Transfer to Furano. Unguided day; either take a rest day, or spend the afternoon exploring the Furano Resort.
- Day 7: Guided skiing in Tokachidake region.
- Day 8: Guided skiing in Tokachidake region. Transfer to Asahikawa.
- Day 9: Guided skiing in Asahidake. Transfer to Sapporo
- Day 10: Transfer Day
Japarch: The best backcountry in Japan - 7 days
Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrive to Chitose airport, transfer and stay in Furano
- Day 2: Guided skiing at Asahidake, stay at Asahidake
- Day 3: Guided skiing at Asahidake
- Day 4: Guided skiing in Tokachidake, stay at Tokachidake
- Day 5: Guided skiing in Tokachidake
- Day 6: Guided skiing in Kurodake, transfer and stay in Sapporo
- Day 7: Transfer Day
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Japan
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Martin, LUEX Head of Travel, begann auf dem Skateboard in UK, bevor er dem Ruf des Powders in Kanadas Berge folgte. Nach Jahren zwischen Winter-Snow-Missions und Sommer-Wavehunts in Frankreich landete er bei LUEX. Heute leitet er unser Surf- und Snow-Team – und squeezed dabei regelmäßig Trips zu seinen Lieblings-Righthandern in Cokes und Kasabu oder in den Tree-Runs von Revelstoke. Bei LUEX bringt er seine Leidenschaft für Boardsports mit perfektem Trip-Management zusammen.


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