WINTER / LESSON GUIDE
Ski & snowboard
Shared ski and snowboard prices for the 2026–2027 season. Prices include tax and are per group. Please check current availability on the booking page.
PRICES
Tax-inclusive prices per group. Peak-season prices are JPY 20,000 above regular prices; this is already included in the tables below.
Ski resorts around Sapporo
| Group size | Half day2.5 hours of instruction | Full day5 hours of instruction + 1-hour break |
|---|---|---|
| 1–4 people | JPY 60,000 | JPY 80,000 |
| 5 people | JPY 75,000 | JPY 95,000 |
| 6 people | JPY 90,000 | JPY 110,000 |
| Group size | Half day2.5 hours of instruction | Full day5 hours of instruction + 1-hour break |
|---|---|---|
| 1–4 people | JPY 80,000 | JPY 100,000 |
| 5 people | JPY 95,000 | JPY 115,000 |
| 6 people | JPY 110,000 | JPY 130,000 |
Ski resorts in other areas
| Group size | Half day2.5 hours of instruction | Full day5 hours of instruction + 1-hour break |
|---|---|---|
| 1–4 people | JPY 80,000 | JPY 100,000 |
| 5 people | JPY 95,000 | JPY 115,000 |
| 6 people | JPY 110,000 | JPY 130,000 |
| Group size | Half day2.5 hours of instruction | Full day5 hours of instruction + 1-hour break |
|---|---|---|
| 1–4 people | JPY 100,000 | JPY 120,000 |
| 5 people | JPY 115,000 | JPY 135,000 |
| 6 people | JPY 130,000 | JPY 150,000 |
Peak prices apply to both the first and last dates shown.
On the booking page, choose an area category first, then a ski resort. Prices use two area categories, not individual resorts. A listing does not guarantee that a venue is operating.
Niseko and Sapporo Moiwayama Ski Resort are not booking options for the 2026–2027 season.
One extra hour costs JPY 15,000 per group. There is no instructor-request fee.
The regular-season sales period runs from 1 December 2026 to 30 April 2027.
There are currently no additional charges for individual ski resorts.
Half-day lessons include 2.5 hours of instruction, starting at 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 13:00, 13:30 or 14:00.
Full-day lessons include 5 hours of instruction and a 1-hour lunch break, for 6 hours in total. Start times are 09:00, 09:30, 10:00 and 10:30.
An extra hour can be added to either course. The finish time is calculated from the start time, including the extra hour. Availability depends on lift hours, night operations and instructor schedules at the resort.
BEFORE / ON THE DAY
If renting equipment, normally arrive at the rental shop about 1 hour before the lesson and prepare independently.
Have your ski or snowboard clothing, boots, equipment and lift ticket ready so the lesson can start promptly.
Please be at the designated meeting point by your booked start time.
If you ask the instructor to help with rental procedures or fitting equipment, that time counts as lesson time. First-time guests should wear warm base layers and bring long socks reaching below the knee.
2.5 hours of instruction
You can choose the start time. The schedule below shows the basic structure.
5 hours of instruction + 1-hour break
This example starts at 10:00. Other start times follow the same order: 2.5 hours of morning instruction, a 1-hour lunch break and 2.5 hours of afternoon instruction. You can choose the start time.
NOTES / CANCELLATION
Groups consist of 1–6 people doing the same discipline. Mixed-ability lessons follow the level of the least experienced participant.
Mixed child-and-adult groups are generally not accepted because teaching and safety needs differ. An exception is a child-focused family lesson with adults accompanying; the lesson is tailored to the children.
As an exception, members of the same family may join the same itinerary if they agree that teaching the children is the primary purpose and adults attend as companions and helpers. Content, pace, breaks and safety decisions are based on the children. Adults are not taught in parallel.
The instructor prioritises children's safety. For young children, such as ages 3–4, collisions with larger adults can cause serious injury; adequate spacing, speed and stopping ability must be considered. This is a safety example, not a guarantee of a minimum lesson age. If safety cannot be maintained, adults may be asked to stop skiing with the group or participate separately.
If the start is delayed by late arrival or incomplete preparation, the finish time is normally not extended. Content and pace may change with weather, snow, crowds, lift operations and safety conditions. Please follow the instructor's safety directions.
Requesting an instructor does not reserve that instructor or confirm a booking. Confirmation follows assignment, agreement to conditions and verified payment. This site does not currently submit booking information.
Checking the cancellation policy.
| When | Rate |
|---|---|
| More than 7 days before the start | 0％ |
| From 7 days before until more than 48 hours before the start | 20％ |
| Within 48 hours of the start, or a no-show | 100％ |
If we cancel for safety reasons, full resort closure, suspension of all lifts or similar reasons, the affected lesson fee is refunded in full.
Date changes require consultation and, if approved, must remain within the same season's operating period.
PREPARATION
Please check current availability on the booking page.
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QUALIFICATIONS / STANDARDS
Our everyday guiding draws on training in skiing, canoeing, safety and care for the natural environment.
NAMARA HOKKAIDO Ski & Snowboard Academy
Canoe discipline
Completed Rescue 3 Japan training
Wilderness Medical Associates · Professional level
Care for the natural environment
