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Snowmobile-Accessed Backcountry Tours

Guided tours in the Niseko backcountry
Sled-accessed, untracked lines, epic shots

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Guiding + Photography

Resort/Lift-Accessed Backcountry

Niseko – Rusutsu – Kiroro

Resort and lift-accessed guiding with our passionate crew of guides and professional photographers. Our team of expert guides will lead you to the best zones and snow conditions for your skiing/riding style and ability. Powder lives here and so do we. We know where to go and when, and our knowledgeable guides will put you in the best possible spots, while focusing on safety, fun and creating epic memories and visuals to relive your winter adventure in Hokkaido long after you return home.

Snomobile-accessed

Backcountry Guiding

No crowds and untracked, pristine Hokkaido powder await you deep in the Niseko backcountry on our snowmobile-accessed backcountry ski/snowboard tours. Our crew of local, Japanese snowmobile experts, plus our english speaking guides and professional photographers will get you into the backcountry with no hiking required! Shred backcountry lines, over and over while we safely guide you and capture all of the action through our lens. This is sure to be the best day of your trip, with professionally edited images to prove it. Dates are limited so be sure to book early. You don’t want to miss this winter adventure!

Professional Creatives

Capturing Magic Moments

Our team of professional guides and photographers are passionate about capturing memories, special moments, couples, proposals, family portraits and fun. We’ll show you why Niseko is famous around the world. Experience the best snow and winter scenery on the planet, while we capture every moment and deliver to you – professionally edited images so you can relive these special moments again and again. Beginners and intermediates welcome. The day is completely bespoke and customized for you… no matter what your experience or ability.

SEA AND SUMMIT MEDIA – WHY CHOOSE US?

Epic Experiences – Captured Forever

We do more than guide you through Hokkaido’s legendary snow — we help you live and relive every epic moment. Our expert guides and professional photographers combine deep local knowledge with world-class creativity, ensuring your adventure is not only incredible in the moment, but remembered for a lifetime through magazine-quality photos and immersive video edits.

Local Expert Knowledge

As a Niseko/Hokkaido/Japan based company – we live here, ride here, and know these mountains inside out, in all seasons. From hidden powder stashes and iconic runs, to Hokkaido’s most scenic backdrops and outdoor adventures… we’ll take the guesswork out of where to go and when… beyond the guidebooks — safely, responsibly, and with the insider access only locals can provide.

Tailored To You

Every guest, every trip, every photo session – 100% customized for you. Whether you’re an expert rider chasing deep powder, natural features and the best tree skiing anywhere… or a first-time skier, family looking for unique memories in Niseko’s winter wonderland… our tours are designed around you, your comfort, experience and skill level.

Safety & Professionalism

Your safety is our first priority. We are fully licensed and insured, and every team member is trained in snow safety/risk-mitigation and  we are all certified Wilderness First Responders. Terrain and conditions are carefully assessed each day, based on the weather, snowpack and your experience level – giving you total peace of mind while you focus on the fun, and we guide you to epic experiences while creating and capturing every moment.

Trusted by Industry Leaders

We are the preferred choice of luxury travel companies, outdoor/ski/snowboard brands, and visitors from around the world. Our work has been commissioned by ski & snowboard brands and featured in outdoor and adventure publications worldwide. We are trusted by clients who return year after year, and our discerning travel partners who demand the best for their guests.

“We recently tied the knot in the magical snowy landscapes of Niseko, Japan, and our wedding photographer exceeded all expectations in capturing the essence of our special day. Every moment was beautifully framed!
The photographer’s keen eye and creativity shone through as they embraced the unique challenges of shooting in the snow. The resulting photos are nothing short of spectacular – each image tells a story of love, joy, and the ethereal beauty of a winter wonderland. Not only did our photographer exhibit professionalism and skill, but their friendly and unobtrusive presence made us feel at ease throughout the day. They seamlessly blended into the festivities, ensuring that every candid moment and heartfelt exchange was immortalized.

We are immensely grateful for the dedication and artistry our photographer brought to our wedding. If you’re seeking a photographer who can transform your special day into a visual masterpiece, look no further.”

Nichole P – January 11, 2023
“We LOVED having a guide showing us where to go and the best place to catch the powder. Was so nice to have someone do all the work and tell us some local info about Japan and the area along the way. Thanks for helping us have amazing memories and my first REAL jaPOW experience! Can’t wait to come back but in the meantime I’ll just be staring at the awesome photos & video you took of us 🙂 thanks!!!”

Emily – December, 2023

“The best thing about exploring the backcountry after a dump is to get someone who knows the place, safety, and magical places. Sea and Summit Media is your team in the outdoors for photo and video plus exploring the backcountry!! Great team, tremendous communication, talent and action… Let them drive the show.. you won’t be disappointed!! Cheers and enjoy the moment!“

Jorge S. – 1 Jan, 2025

“Had a blast and got sick shots. Super easy to work with and super nice people. Highly recommend them if you’re looking to get some sick pow and even sicker shots.“

Ben B. – 28 Jan, 2024

“3 of us booked “Braddah” Chad for a Japan excursion to Furano. It was my 8th journey to Hokkaido but it was my friends first time. I can say without a doubt that if you have never been to Japan, he will take care of you. Transportation, translation (except for the time we wanted to try Raccoon, inside joke. Ask him about it 🤔😂), photography, food. All the hidden gems he has scouted out already. No thinking, no googling. Just show up and have a damn good time. Oh, did I mention the JAPOW. He sniffs it out like a truffle pig!“

Rick A – January, 2023

“We had an absolute blast on the photography tour! We have been skiing in Niseko for 15 years but our guide still managed to unveil some seriously cool photo spots that caught us off guard. Getting teenagers to pose for family pics is usually a mission impossible, but Sea And Summit Media cracked the code by turning the whole thing into a fun activity.

Despite the weather not playing nice, our photographer worked her magic, and the pics turned out even better than expected. We’re absolutely loving them! If you’re looking to bring a slice of Niseko home with you, definitely check out the photography tour. Highly recommend! 📸🏂“

Winnie C – 15 March, 2023

“What an epic day we had! We made them work, with a mixed skill level group of 3. Myself and my wife snowboard and are comfortable in most terrain but our sister has never skied full off piste powder. They knew exactly where to start and how to make it work for her but also keep my wife and myself well entertained. After our sister got tired they took us into some secret zones and really opened our eyes to what Niseko can offer! We scored some rad photos we will cherish for a lifetime and tons of fresh powder.

This will become a guaranteed addition to every one of our trips to Niseko in the future. Consummate professionalism with an understanding of people, rider skills and the terrain. Cannot wait to get back and do it again. Thank you, thank you, thank you!“

Steve T – 20 Jan, 2023

“They sorted us out from before we left Aus and made it super easy to sort all the gear we needed and organise the tour.

Not having been to Niseko before, having a guide who rips and knew all the right spots for the conditions, also tailoring them specifically to our group was such a game changer. Our guide was an absolute lord too and it felt like we’d known him for years, right off the rip. Photos were so sick and have gone in forever folder in the hard drive… pro level shots that didn’t slow the riding down at all.

100% booking again for this year to open up more terrain and push our riding in the Niseko area! 🙌🏼 “

Toby C. – 7 February, 2024

“We had an amazing day starting with a prompt pickup time at our stay, an awesome van ride equipped to fit 6 people and all gear to visit Kiroro. Our guide was full of knowledge about the area, stopped for us when we needed to grab food and even took us to a local ice cream shop. The best part was the untouched pow! We would not have known the right place to go all of the freshies, but he took us right to them. I plan to return and go on this tour again! 10/10 recommend “

Bristinne M. – 11 January, 2023

“These guys know their stuff! It was fantastic riding with them and def got to know more of the mountain. Some really crucial inbound spots and unmanaged terrain  that I was not aware of are now open to me. But more than that, these guys are also INCREDIBLE photographers. Book Sea and Summit!

Alejandro S. – 10 Feb, 2024

“Such a great experience with Sea And Summit Media & Adventures. Our guide took us all over the mountain, showed us the best spots, in and outside of the gates. He also catered to our abilities and needs on the day seamlessly!“
Highly recommend this company!“

Gemma – 22 Feb, 2025

“Thank you so much for this incredible experience. They know the best powder spots. The photos speak for themselves. After a day in Rusutsu, we asked them to take us to discover the northern part of the island. We spent 2 magnificent days between Furano and Asahidake! I highly recommend booking with Sea And Summit Media!“

Estelle J.- 13 Jan, 2024

“Sea & Summit Media provided my family of 7 skiers (age 23-60) with a guide for 3 days. We were able to navigate all 4 Niseko resorts with plenty of off-piste skiing that matched the vast range of abilities and interests of our group. We were able avoid crowded areas and take advantage of great dining facilities each day. Our guide was hospitable and helpful by monitoring our energy levels during the day. He is also a professional photographer who captured great moments of our once-in-a-lifetime family vacation“

Michael C. – 28 Feb, 2025

“We had the best time on this tour. We kicked ourselves after for not booking more in advance for the entirety of our trip! We found hidden powder runs we wouldn’t have found otherwise – got epic photos and videos and had an awesome time exploring different mountains we probably wouldn’t have known to go to.“

Julianne – 5 Feb, 2023

“The crew at Sea and Summit Media went above and beyond to help us plan our trip around prime time and were flexible in ensuring we got the best possible conditions. From guiding to safety and photography, everything was unreal. Would HIGHLY recommend anyone traveling to that area to inquire as you won’t regret it. Already booked my trip back for next season.“

Jacob L. 21 Jan, 2025

“Paying for the guiding service was a success from the moment they took care to choose and propose the best day to do it.
The client treatment and planning of the best powder runs and photo sessions is very professional! I recommend 100 percent!“

Alejandro C. – 7 March, 2024

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