We are currently only able to book lessons for guests who have already booked accommodation with Samurai Snow.
Fulfil Your Potential With Their Hakuba Ski & Snowboard Lessons
Designed with the discerning traveller in mind, their Signature instructors and guides are committed to delivering an unparalleled lesson or tour and the very best experience of Hakuba on any given day.
Lessons can take place anywhere in the Hakuba Valley (except for Happo One) - Hakuba 47, Goryu, Iwatake, Tsugaike, Norikura or Cortina.
In order to ensure this, we offer the following with every one of their Signature Services:
- Complimentary private transportation to and from the resort/s, and anywhere else in between. A private vehicle will be assigned to your booking, providing the highest level of flexibility during your time with us
- Lessons and tours delivered by some of the best in the industry. Their niche team of handpicked individuals have decades of experience, deep roots in Hakuba and hold some of the highest Internationally recognised certifications.
- Unlimited correspondence prior to your arrival to ensure that this booking is unique to you and aligns with your needs and interests.
- Assistance with local services such as rentals, restaurant reservations and lift passes.
- Rainy day alternatives.
- Lunch and onsen options.
- Same instructor commitment for multi-day bookings (*except in the event of extenuating circumstances and/or emergencies)
They have 4 Signature Lesson lengths available, each starting and finishing at your accommodation as follows:
Signature Ski Week
Design your dream Hakuba ski vacation with the Signature Ski Week. With full trip support, you’ll find here additional snow experiences found nowhere else in Japan.
Alongside all inclusions of their other Signature lessons, the Ski Week also includes:
- Unlimited instruction and/or guiding (including off piste/backcountry) with 1 instructor/guide.
- Private photography session (and 50+ edited images)
- Videography session (and a personal ski movie)
- Snowshoeing/cross country skiing - Full / Half Day
- Al fresco Champagne brunch with cheese fondue
- Al fresco sushi platter and sake lunch
Signature Full Day
- Our most popular option - make the most of your day
- 6.5 hours from collection to drop off
Signature Extended Half Day
- Get an early start and take advantage of the powder/ fresh groomers
- 4 hours from collection to drop off
Signature Half Day
- Half a day on the mountain and half a day to ski yourself / do your own thing
- 3 hours from collection to drop off
2023 / 24 Prices
- Reservations are strongly recommended.
- Lessons include qualified ski/snowboard instructor (English speaking), insurance and tax
- Please bring lift pass, winter clothing, helmet, gloves and goggles
- Ski and snowboard private lessons must be booked separately
- Maximum 5x people per instructor
Book Hakuba Ski Concierge - Signature Private Lessons
You can book Signature Lessons in Goryu, Hakuba 47, Happo One, Iwatake, Tsugaike, Norikura & Cortina OR "Meet at the Mountain" Private Lessons in Hakuba 47 through this Booking Form. Please check that you are selecting the right 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) Select the correct category and lessons type (ski or snowboard)
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:
- Discipline (Ski or Snowboard) - lessons must be all skiers or all snowboarders only
- Date - the date you would like the lesson to take place
- Duration - the number of days of lessons you would like - must be consecutive days.
- Lesson Location - your preferred location for the lesson to take place
- Number of People - the number of lesson participants
- Pick up time - your preferred pick up time from your accommodation
- Ability Level - all participants should be a similar ability level for the best lesson outcome
- Accommodation - the name of your Hakuba accommodation
- Medical / Dietary - please specify if you have any allergies or medical needs
Payment & Cancellation Terms
Payment
- Full payment via the booking portal is required within 5 days of the booking request being confirmed.
Cancellation
- 31 days or more prior to the lesson date: 25% cancellation fee
- 8 to 30 days prior to the lesson date: 50% cancellation fee
- Within 7 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.
Where should I have my lessons?
The Hakuba Valley is made up of 10 separate ski areas.
Each ski area has it’s own distinct character and are well connected via the extensive free shuttle bus system.