Shop Guide Overview

Hokkaido is known as the world’s “powder mecca” and receives over 600 inches of snowfall annually. Local riders from Japan have taken their style from surfing the coast and have transferred their skills onto the snow. Around Hokkaido there are great local companies such as Gentemstick and Field Earth that make snowboards and skis designed for the world’s deepest powder. While there are not a lot of outdoors stores in Hokkaido there are high-quality outlets with backcountry gear in each major city. We wanted to remove the guess work when it comes to finding the right outdoor equipment retailer, so we’ve features our favorite brands and community-driven stores in Hokkaido.

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Location: Niseko Area / Sapporo Area / Central Hokkaido

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Spray

Spray has the best backcountry snowboard selection in Hokkaido and even a skate park for those that want to practice all of their board skills.

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Mountain Shop Niseko 343

Mountain Shop Niseko 343 specializes in ski touring gear, and offers rentals and guides for the adventurous who want to explore the Niseko backcountry.

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Rhythm Japan

Rhythm Japan is the largest snowboard and ski shop in Niseko located at the base of Hirafu.

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GENTEMSTICK

GENTEMSTICK is a famous snowboard brand based out of Kutchan specializing in high-end surfing inspired snowboard shapes.

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Shugakuso

Shugakuso is a large store that has a huge selection of backcountry gear, apparel and survival accessories. If you need to purchase a beacon, probe and shovel in Hokkaido then this is a great store to stop by.

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Sapporo Factory

Sapporo Factory is a large mall that has a focus on premium outdoor retailers such as Burton, Volcom, Haglofs and many more.

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