Exclusive Service: Equipment Hire bookings through Samurai Snow are available strictly for guests staying in our booked accommodations. If you are staying elsewhere, please arrange equipment hire directly with local resort suppliers.
Pre-book your equipment rental for a better rental experience and guaranteed availability.
Getting the paperwork done in advance will speed up the process and get you on the mountain faster!
Central Snowsports stocks the best and newest range of ski, snowboard and clothing products in Hakuba Village and has knowledgeable, English speaking staff.
Store Locations
Central Snowsports has four convenient store locations in the Hakuba Valley:
1) Happo One - in the Happo Apartments building near the base of the Happo One Gondola - Google Maps Location >
2) Wadano - in the Koharu building located close to the Sakka ski slopes - Google Maps Location >
3) Echoland - on Echoland main street - Google Maps Location >
Why Central Snowsports?
Pick up equipment in advance
Get fitted for your equpment after 1pm the day before your rental period begins free of charge.
Free transportation service
Complementary pick up to get your equipment fitted at the store and drop off back at your accommodation with your equipment after fitting, including from Hakuba Train Station or Happo One Bus Terminal.
Call or WhatsApp +81 261 850 506 when you arrive and are ready to be collected for your fitting.
Equipment collection
At the end of your stay, leave your gear at the designated collection area at your accommodation and Central Snowsports will collect it at the end of your last rental day
Equipment changeover
If you want to try something new, swap your ski gear in for snowboarding (or vice versa).
First swap is free of charge!
Premium Range Equipment
Better quality equipment for all ability levels. This is equipment is suitable not just for expert skiers and riders but for anyone, including beginners or first timers, who want to experience the latest retail equipment and want equipment better matched with their ability level and preferences.
Packed with the latest technology such as anti-vibration dampening, and easy glide, easy turn bases.
Stocked with women specific skis, race skis, freeride skis, mid fat, powder skis and twin tips - expert staff will assist you in finding the right equipment for you.
Models include K2, Dynastar, Fischer, Stoeckli, Icelandic, Obsidian, Head.
Standard Range Equipment
Regular Range equipment is basic equipment.
This is lower priced but beginners and first times may find it slightly harder to learn on this equipment as heavier and not as forgiving as Premium Range equipment.
- Stores are open 7 days a week from 7:30am to 8:00pm (opening hours may be subject to change).
- Don't forget to bring a credit card with you when getting fitted for equipment. Central Snowsports require a credit card for a security deposit.
- Short term car parking is available at each store for customer use while getting fitted & shopping
Payment Terms
Payment
- Full payment via the booking portal is required to complete the booking
Cancellations & Amendments
- Cancellation more than 9 days in advance of the rental start will result in a 10% fee (90% of the rental value will be refunded)
- Cancellation 4 to 8 days in advance of the rental start will result in a 20% fee (80% of the rental value will be refunded)
- Cancellation within 3 days of the rental start date will incur a 100% fee (no refund)
* 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.
Book Central Snowsports Ski & Snowboard Hire
Exclusive Service for Samurai Snow Accommodation Guests
Winter service bookings are strictly reserved for guests who have booked their accommodation directly through Samurai Snow.
If you have a confirmed accommodation booking, please enter your Samurai Snow Reservation Details below. We will email you direct access to our booking portal along with step-by-step booking instructions.
Booking Lead Time: We are unable to accept or process bookings submitted 7 days or fewer before the start date. Please submit your request at least 8 days in advance.
Please Note: Submissions without a valid Samurai Snow Accommodation Reservation Number cannot be processed. If you have not booked accommodation with us, please book your Equipment Hire directly through local resort vendors.
Already paid your accommodation deposit? Check your booking confirmation email for your direct link to the Hakuba Booking Portal to book immediately without submitting this form.
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