Skydive Hokkaido.
Seasonal Hokkaido tandem (May-Oct) — Yoichi, near Niseko.
Default exit altitude
Typically flown here
Up to, at max altitude
Typically within
11 reviews
If the operator cancels for safety or weather, you're rebooked or refunded in full. No customer-side surcharge.
One way in.
First-time tandem options. Strapped to a tandem master with thousands of jumps.
Tandem Skydive — Niseko/Kutchan View (Handcam Included)
12,000 FT · 60 SECA helicopter exit over Mount Yotei.
Skydive Hokkaido is Japan's northern-island jump, run by Advance Air Sports from Rusutsu, the resort village between Lake Tōya and Niseko — about two hours from Sapporo's New Chitose Airport and forty minutes from Niseko's ski towns. (The operation moved from its original Yoichi airfield to Rusutsu in 2023.) The format is unusual for Asia: tandems exit from a helicopter at around 12,000 ft (≈3,800 m) for 45–50 seconds of freefall with Mount Yōtei's volcanic cone, the Niseko range and the coastline in frame, before a long canopy ride down to the valley floor. Hokkaido's appeal is seasonal contrast: this is a short-summer operation, typically running from July into October when the ski crowds are gone and the island is green; reservations open through an online calendar and the schedule runs on weather windows, so build flexibility into your dates. Pricing is a single all-in tandem package at ¥200,000 including handcam video — premium by Southeast Asian standards, in line with Japan's small skydiving market, and the helicopter exit plus alpine scenery are what you are paying for. Ground briefing, harness fitting and the jump itself typically fit inside half a day. The right jump for travellers already committed to Hokkaido — Niseko summer visitors, Sapporo city-breakers, or ski-season regulars returning for the green months — who want a tandem with genuinely different geography. It pairs naturally with the Lake Tōya–Rusutsu–Niseko circuit, and it remains one of only a handful of places in Japan where a first-timer can jump at all.
Check in, weigh in, sign the waiver. Harness fitting and emergency-procedure briefing with your tandem master.
No jump run and no bench seats — the helicopter climbs to 12,000 ft and comes to a hover with the door already open.
Step off into still air. A hover exit has no relative wind, so the first seconds are a straight drop rather than a push into the airflow.
Calm ride down. You take the toggles for a minute before your instructor sets up the final approach.
“If the dropzone can’t fly for safety or weather, you’re rebooked at no charge — or refunded in full to your original card. No customer-side surcharge.”
Aircraft typically flown at this dropzone.
Liability waiver signed on the day. We send a copy ahead so you can read it before you commit — no mid-day surprises.
Cancellation & policies.
Contact operator for cancellation and rescheduling terms. Weather cancellations typically rescheduled at no charge.
Skydiving is weather-dependent. If the dropzone can't fly safely they'll reschedule you at no charge — or arrange a full refund if a new date doesn't suit.
Approved refunds are returned to your original payment method, typically within 5–10 business days. The dropzone confirms the timing.
After booking you’ll be in direct contact with the dropzone — any change or refund is arranged with them. SiA’s team is here if you need us.
Eight real anxieties, addressed.
Tandem operators set their own weight limit (commonly around 90–115 kg) and confirm borderline cases on the day — check the exact limit with this dropzone when you enquire. AFF students have no upper limit but must fit the rig comfortably.
ljinl aren★★★★★2 years agoIt was my first time skydiving. It was awesome. My friend who is afraid of heights said it was so surreal that it was more fun than scary. There were six of us so there was a fair amount of waiting, but we all had a great time. It takes about 30 minutes per person.
マツお★★★★★6 years agoI suddenly decided to try flying in Yoichi. I was nervous before the dive, but once I was out, it was over in a flash! 😁 The view was amazing. The G-force from the parachute rotation almost made me throw up! 💦 If you have the money, I highly recommend it.
さとし★★★★★8 years agoAt first, I was scared because it was my first time, but when I got on the plane, it wasn't so scary. When I jumped, I could see the town of Yoichi. It was really beautiful! Makoto (^_^)
Airfield gate — operator shares the exact pin and driving directions in the inquiry reply. Yoichi is the customer-facing hub.
Most jumpers drive or use GO or Uber. Parking and transfer arrangements vary by airfield — the operator confirms specifics in the inquiry reply. Plan a 2-hour buffer before your manifest slot for traffic and check-in.
Block 3–4 hours on site for tandem (briefing + climb + jump + canopy). AFF students should plan a full day.
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