Lessons
Full Day Lesson
¥94,000 (¥108,000 Peak)
Ski or Snowboard
Included:
- Pick up/drop off from your accommodation
- Expert coaching
Logistics/Time
- Start/finish time: 08:30 – 15:30
Locations
- Pick up/drop off from your accommodation
- Meet on snow in Hirafu or Annupuri
Skill level
- Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced
Half Day Lesson
¥55,000 (¥65,000 Peak)
Ski or Snowboard
Included:
- AM or PM lesson
- Expert coaching
Logistics/Time
- Start/finish time: 08:30 – 11:30 or 12:30 – 15:30
Locations
- Meet on snow in Hirafu or Annupuri
Skill level
- Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced
Elite Private
¥110,000 (¥140,000 Peak)
Your very own coach with ultimate flexibility. An Elite private lesson with one of our expert coaches is the best way to make the most of your day in Niseko. If you want to ride from lifts opening until lifts closing or want to have a relaxing morning and then ride into the night then this is for you.
Included:
- Flexible start/finish time
- Pick up/drop off in your own vehicle
- Choose from one of our expert coaches
Logistics/Time
- Flexible start/finish time between 08:00 – 19:00
Locations
- Pick up/drop off from your accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced
Snowboard Training
Price: Please inquire
Our Snowboard Development Camp is designed for riders who want to take their skills to the next level—whether you’re training for your next instructor certification or refining advanced techniques.
Included:
- Tailored snowboard training & coaching from our SBINZ trainer Kain McWaters.
Logistics/Time
- 08:30 – 15:30
Locations
- Meet on snow
Skill level
- Intermediate / Advanced
Powder Camp
Price: Please inquire
Our Powder Camp is a great way to develop your skills in ungroomed terrain in a safe and enjoyable manner. It bridges the gap between lessons and guiding, where your coach will help you improve your overall ability in this environment.
Included:
- Expert coaching on powder skiing/riding techniques, tactics in ungroomed terrain, snow and avalanche awareness.
Logistics/Time
- 08:30 – 14:30
- 6 hrs (5 hrs on snow)
Locations
- meet on snow: Annupuri or Hirafu
Skill level
- Intermediate / Advanced
Rusutsu Lesson
¥104,000 (¥118,000 Peak)
Want to mix up your holiday? We also offer a fun “Away Day” service, running lessons in Rusutsu ski resort. Discover 3 new mountains connected by 4 gondolas and 14 chairlifts.
Logistics/Time
- 09:00 – 15:30
Locations
- Pick up/drop off from your accommodation
- Or meet on snow
Skill level
- Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced
Snowsports School Accreditation:
Ability Check:
Ski Levels:
- First Timer – I have never skied before
- Beginner – I have skied before and can stop. I’m able to perform a confident snowplough/wedge that controls my speed. I’m starting to perform turns on a beginner slope.
- Novice – I can link snowplough/wedge turns on a green slope. I’m starting to perform parallel turns on green slopes
- Intermediate – I am parallel on green slopes and perform a mix of snowplough/wedge and parallel turns down red slopes.
- Advanced – I am completely parallel on green/red slopes and almost parallel on black slopes. I am starting to ski off piste/powder/bumps.
- Expert – I am parallel on all slopes and can ski off piste / powder / bumps / trees. I can ski anywhere on the mountain.
Snowboard Levels:
- First Timer – I have never snowboarded before.
- Beginner – I can perform toeside and heelside falling leaf.
- Novice – I am performing basic toeside and heelside turns on green slopes. I’m able to link some of these turns.
- Intermediate – I am linking turns confidently on green slopes. I have ridden some red slopes.
- Advanced – I am confidently linking turns on red slopes. I have ridden some black slopes and have started to ride some off piste / powder / terrain park.
- Expert – I am confident riding off piste / powder / bumps / trees. I can snowboard anywhere on the mountain. I can ride switch.
FAQ First timers
How long are the lessons? What does the lesson include?
We offer either a full day (7 Hours) or half day lesson (3 Hours). One of our friendly instructors will meet you on snow or at your accommodation at the start of your allocated time. For a full day lesson it is expected that there is a break at some point for lunch.
Where do we meet for lessons?
All our lessons start at either .Base Hirafu or beside Annupuri Gondola.
What lift pass do I need?
- If you are a complete beginner (first timer) we recommend NOT buying a lift pass initially. During the lesson you will likely buy a local area lift pass or a points pass
- If you are a novice skieer we recommend buying the local area pass (Hirafu/Hanazono pass or Annupuri pass depending on start location).
- If you are intermediate/advanced we recommend the full area Niseko United lift pass.
What do I need to bring for a lesson?
We anticipate you arriving with all the gear necessary to go out on snow, including:
- Skis or Snowboard
- Boots
- Ski Jacket and Pants
- Goggles or sunglasses
- He
It’s my first time and I’m unsure about…
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you are unsure about anything including equipment, clothing, lessons, conditions, fitness… we will get back to you as soon as we can. We all started off as beginners once, and we are here to help make being on snow a safe and fun experience.
*Off Peak 1st Dec – 15th Dec & 17th Feb – 31st Mar 2026
During the Christmas/NY & Chinese NY periods we will only be accepting Full day lessons
Christmas: 16 December 2025 – 4 January 2026 Chinese NY: 25 January – 8 February 2026