We are currently only able to book lessons for guests who have already booked accommodation with Samurai Snow.
NISS believes in creating lifelong memories for you and your family. They are passionate about the mountains and all Niseko has to offer. Their instructors are inspired to teach and pass on their knowledge to you, making snow sports an activity for all to enjoy!
They are proud suppliers of snow sport activities for 18 years and are an official resort operated Snowsports School, with two convenient locations in Hanazono and Hirafu.
Their skilled instructors and wide range of services allow them to accommodate every guests’ needs and aspirations, from novice to expert, child or adult, skier or snowboarder - come and create your memories with NISS!
Private Lessons Operation Dates
- 2nd December 2023 to 7th April 2024
Location
All Private Lessons meet at the base of the Hanazono ski resort.
Getting Around Niseko is straightforward as Hanazono ski resort offers a shuttle service between Hirafu and Hanazono villages and the Niseko United Bus connects all four ski villages.
As an official resort-operated snowsports school, NISS is able to conduct all lessons throughout the four Niseko United Resorts.
Niseko Area Map
NISS Private Lessons
NISS Private Lessons are tailored to each guests individual needs and aspirations.
Great time and consideration is taken to carefully match guests with one of their inspired instructors to assist with achieving these goals.
Their private lesson products are designed with our guests needs in mind, importantly; flexibility in start time and location and lesson length, to create a fully individualised experience.
Whether guests who wish to fast track their progress with intensive tuition or families who want to spend time together, NISS Private lessons provide a premium service and outstanding opportunity to excel under the watchful and professional guidance of a NISS instructor.
Highlights
- Dedicated Facilities - The Hanazono Bowl, accessed by two magic carpets is the perfect location for all learners and new Gondola with variety of terrains
- Multi-Language - NISS instructors hail from all concerns of the globes; allowing them to teach in our preferred language
- Designed For You - We continue to work hard to further understand our guests, and develop new or updated aspects each season
- Small Groups - Maximum 6 guests included in pricing, value for money for groups of similar ability
- Priority Lift Access - Priority lift access in Hanazono will provide more time to enjoy the mountain
- Family Friendly- family private lessons are a fabulous memory to share together. NISS highly recommends young children and adults are coached by independent instructors due to different learning style
2023 / 24 Prices
- Holiday Season Dates: 16th December 2023 to 10th January 2024 | 9th to 18th Febraury 2024
- Peak Season Dates: 9th to 15th December 2023 | 11th January to 8th February 2024 | 19th February to 7th April 2024
- Low Season Dates: 2nd to 8th December 2023
- Priority lift accss in Hanazono
- Starting point is Hanazono 308 or Park Hyatt
- Lunch break time is included within the lesson duration for Niseko Classic
- Twilight Lesson is available during night skiing period (16th December 2023 to 20th March 2024)
Why choose the Hanazono Ski Area?
- Perfect First Timer terrain & 3x magic carpets
- Great indoor facilities
- Priority lift queuing
- Lessons & Niseko Sports Equipment Hire combination convenience
Book NISS Private Lessons
You can book Diamond Pro Ski Lessons, Private Lessons and Group Lessons through the Booking Portal. Please check that you are selecting your preferred lesson product.
We are currently only able to book for guests who have already booked accommodation with Samurai Snow.
If you submit a booking request and have not already booked accommodation with Samurai Snow, we will do our best to respond to your enquiry but this will not always be possible.
Booking Process
Please follow the steps below to book your lessons.
1) Click on the red "Book Now" button below and the booking window will open in a new tab in your browser
2) Add all of the lessons that you require to your shopping cart.
3) Click on the "Next" button at the bottom right of the page
4) Enter your personal details (all fields with an * are mandatory) and click on the "Proceed to Checkout" button at the bottom of the page
5) On the "Checkout" page, click on the green "Add New Group Member" button and add the names of each person in your group you are taking lessons, one by one
6) Assign the Group Members to each Lesson by clicking on the "Select Group Member" dropdown list under the Assign Group Members header and selecting the Guests to attend that lesson
7) Click on the red "Send Inquiry" Button at the bottom right
8) We will contact you by email with payment instructions once your booking request is confirmed.
Required Information
You will need to have the following information to hand for each lesson you would like to book:
- Lesson Type (Classic, Kids Classic, Niseko Morning, Niseko Afternoon or Hanazono Twilight)
- Discipline (Ski or Snowboard)
- Lesson Date
- Number of Days of Lessons
- Guests' Full Names
- Guests' Ages
- Guests' Ability Levels
- Meeting Point (Hanazono 308 or Park Hyatt)
- Number of Guests in the lesson
Payment & Cancellation Terms
Payment
- Full payment via the booking portal is required to complete the booking
Cancellation
- Cancellation 21 days or more prior to the transfer date incurs no cancellation fee, so a full refund will be issued*
- Cancellation within 21 days of the ski hire start date will incur a 100% cancellation fee
* Refunds are made in Japanese Yen. The amount that you receive in your home currency may differ from the amount you paid in your home currency due to exchange rate fluctuations.