TRAVEL DIFFERENT
At Yamayama, we create unique outdoor adventures and experiences for families, small groups and solo travellers. If connecting with likeminded people, supporting local communities and conscious travelling sit right with you, join us to change the way you see the world.
Leave (most of) it to us
We specialise in ski camps, nature explorations, city jaunts and cultural dives for all ages and group sizes. Best part – we have all the insider connections and local wisdom to get you to the places we like, and believe you’ll love.
All we ask, is that you keep an open mind and heart when you travel with us. We’ll handle and guide you every step of the way. So simply choose your Yamayama adventure, book your flights, trains and/or car rental, pack your bags – and let’s go!
Ski & Snowboard in Japan
Appi Kogen, Iwate – December 2025, March 2026
Crowned as Japan's Best Ski Resort for two years in a row, Appi Kogen offers world-class powder, perfectly groomed runs – ideal for all levels of skiers and snowboards. Enjoy stunning mountain views, top-notch facilities and a convenient ski-in-ski-out experience.
Shiga Kogen, Nagano – December 2025
Biggest ski resort with the highest peak in Japan. Ski season starts in early December. Stay in a ski-in-ski-out Japanese-style hotel with a fireplace and an indoor/outdoor onsen.
Nature in Asia
Cambodia "Beat the Odds" Tour
Upcoming: June 7-13 2025
A meaningful 7-day journey through Siem Reap and Phnom Penh, where your time and tourist dollars help to change lives. Assist in preparing meals for children at a remote primary school, walk alongside rescued wildlife in lush sanctuaries, and witness the impact of education and compassion in action.
Learning from Nature Camp in Kita-Karuizawa, Japan
Upcoming: June 15-21 2025
A five-day immersive escape designed for families to learn, play, and reconnect with nature. Nestled in the serene forests of Kita-Karuizawa, this experience invites both adults and children to explore the outdoors through hands-on activities that engage the senses, spark curiosity, and inspire a love for the natural world.
Why Yamayama
Yama means mountain in Japanese. Yamayama started with a forest camp at the foot of Mount Asama in Karuizawa, and a ski camp at Madarao Mountain Resort in Iiyama. We love nature in all its seasons. Spring buds, summer blooms, autumn leaves and winter snow.
Yamayama 山々 also means very much wanting to do something one cannot. We've done all the work designing these outdoor experiences for you and your kids.
Now get out there!
“A kid today can likely tell you about the Amazon rain forest - but not about the last time he or she explored the woods in solitude, or lay in a field listening to the wind and watching the clouds move.” - Richard Louv, author of Last Child In The Woods
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