Aoyama Sports

Local Ski Hire

Recommended Ski & Snowboard Hire: Aoyama Sports

For all your ski and snowboard hire needs, we highly recommend them. They offer competitive pricing, are run by friendly local staff, and are conveniently located just 650m from the lodge, directly across from the Akakura Kanko ski resort.

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU INDICATE THAT YOU WANT TO PICK UP FROM THEIR AKAKURA KANKO SHOP, as they also have a shop in the main village.

Visit Aoyama Sport

https://aoyamasports.sakura.ne.jp/aoyamasports/Akakura Kanko

Services & Benefits:

Online Booking: Available in English.
Discount: Receive a 10% discount when you book online.
Equipment Range: A good selection of skis and snowboards suitable for all skill levels and snow conditions.
Boots: Ski and snowboard boots available.
Early Collection: Pick up your equipment the day before (between 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM) at no additional charge.
Apparel: Ski apparel rental.
Helmets: rental.
Ski Goggles ( entry level only)
Important Note: Aoyama Sports does not hire gloves. Please ensure you bring your own before arriving in Myoko.

Overnight Storage of skis has yet to be confirmed, but the owners were confident that they could make it work for the 2026/2027 season.

Pro Tip for Skiers: We also highly recommend purchasing a pair of good-quality ski socks for maximum comfort. You can find a good selection at reasonable prices on Amazon or in local sports stores.

Yodel Ski School

Ski/Board Lessons

For your ski lessons, we highly recommend Yodel Ski School (http://yodelsnow.com). They have over 40 years of operating experience in Myoko, ensuring you’ll be in very good hands, and offer a comprehensive range of lessons suitable for all levels.

We had amazing feedback from our guests in 2025/2026

At Yodel Ski School, all our lessons are private. This means the lesson is exclusively for you, your family, or your personal group of friends.

We don’t combine people or groups who don’t know each other. Whether you are booking for one or a group of ten, your instructor will focus on your group, ensuring a personalised experience tailored to your goals and abilities.

https://www.in-field.com/backcountry-english

Backcountry Skiing, Snowboarding – Private Tour in Myoko

INField is a fully licensed backcountry tour guide in Myoko. Only INField has a guide license (Japan Mountain Guide Association) in Myoko.

For visitors coming to Japan, we recommend private tours instead of scheduled group tours. If you live in Japan or are fluent in Japanese, you can also join group tours. A 1-day tour will take about 6 hours.

Intermediate or higher skiing/snowboarding skills are required, but we can offer guides for beginners new to backcountry. Please contact us for schedule and rates.

COMPANY PROFILE

TOYOKAZU NAKANO OWNER/OPERATOR

In Oct 2006, he became independent as InField after 10 years of guiding and instructional experience.

His roles include backcountry ski tour guide, telemark ski instructor, mountain guide, and sea kayaking guide.

2016. “Living in Myoko” (Movie) by LINES by Mountain Hardwear

JMGA　(Japan Mountain Guides Association)

Mountain Guide Stage II, Ski Guide Stage II

Director of JAN (Japan Avalanche Network)

Avalanche Operations Level 2

TAJ (Telemark Ski Association of Japan)

Certified Instructor

Hiking and Trekking Map “Yamato Kogen Map” (Shobunsha)