If you have already booked accommodation with Samurai Snow, you can book lessons through our booking portal.
If you are looking for some individual coaching or you have a group who would like their own instructor, a private lesson is the way to go.
Take your riding to the next level with our world class team of instructors from the absolute beginner though to the head turning ace of the mountain. With bespoke instruction you can accelerate your learning and get the most from your snow holiday.
Hakuba Snowsports private lessons for skiing and snowboarding are available from 3 years of age for skiing and 5 years of age for snowboarding.
Hakuba Snowsports School professional instructors can be booked for two hours or more.
Operational Dates
- Private Lessons are offered every day from the first day of the winter season until 31st March 2026.
Location
Hakuba Snowsports are based at Hakuba Goryu resort at the Iimori base area.
Hakuba Goryu Map
Plan Early
We recommend booking this service as early as possible to guarantee availability and secure your preferred option.
Availability of this service for short notice bookings is likely to be limited or not available.
2025 / 26 Prices
- Pick up service is available for accommodations located in Goryu, Echoland area, Happo One, Wadano and Iwatake villages.
- Pick up service is not available for accommodation located in Tsugaike, Norikura and Cortina.
- Private lessons are limited to a maximum of 5 people per group, please note, the price is the same for 1-5 people as you are paying for the instructors time not per person. For more participants another instructor would have to be arranged.
- Please note the times are flexible, Hakuba Snowsports will tailor times to meet the your wishes if the current availability of instructors allow.
- Lesson prices do not include lift passes or equipment hire
- For full day privates, lunch and / or supervision is not included but can be arrange for an additional price.
Ability Levels
Payment & Cancellation Terms
Payment
- Full payment via the booking portal is required within 5 days of the booking request being confirmed.
Cancellation
- 14 days or more prior to the lesson date: 0% cancellation fee (payment is refunded*)
- Within 14 days of the lesson date: 100% cancellation fee
- "Cancellation" includes changes that reduce the overall value of the booking.
* 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 Hakuba Snowsports - Private Lessons
We are only able to book for guests who have already booked accommodation with Samurai Snow.
Please enter your Samurai Snow Reservation Number provided to you when you booked your accommodation in the form below and we will email booking instructions to you.
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.
We are not able to book 7 days or fewer before the start date.