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!
Group Lessons Operation Dates
- 11th December 2023 to 7th April 2024
Location
All Group Lessons meet at the base of the Hanazono ski resort.
As an official resort-operated snowsports school, NISS is able to conduct all lessons throughout the four Niseko United Resorts.
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.
Niseko Area Map
Adult Group Lessons - 15 years +
A low student to instructor ratio, coupled with Niseko’s best learning facility - the NISS Group Program offers progression like no other in Niseko.
Group lessons are a wonderful opportunity to refine your own skill and meet and progress with guests with similar goals.
Designed as a semi- private lesson; small class size allow you to receive the most attention possible, while our level system ensures you learn at a place that is perfect for you.
Whether it is your first time to snow sports or you are a powder expert, NISS caters for all levels of experience.
Lesson Details
- Maximum 4 students per class
- Priority lift accss in Hanazono
- Grand Hirafu lift pass is suitable for ability level 1 to 3 lessons. All Mountain lift passes are required for ability level 4 lessons
- Registration at Hanazono 308 activity counter for Adult Group Lesson at 9:45am - Late arrivals may not be able to be accommodated
Kids Group Lessons - 3 to 16 years
NISS are dedicated to ensuring each child leaves Niseko with a passion for snow sports. Their inspired instructors are equipped with the tools needed to pass on their passion to the future of the ski industry.
With two age defined kid’s programs - Tic Tac for 3 - 6 year olds (skiing only) and Yuki for 7 - 14 year olds (skiing and snowboarding), their programs are designed to provide a safe, structured learning environment that is fun and engaging at all times.
HANAZONO’s indoor facilities are purpose built to meet the requirements of each age group - only in Hanazono will you find bathrooms designed for 3 - 6 year olds!
Opened in December 2019, the Galaxy of Kidz Adventure Centre adds an extra element of adventure to your child’s day.
Lesson Details
- Maximum 4 students per class
- Priority lift accss in Hanazono
- Grand Hirafu lift pass is suitable for ability level 1 to 3 lessons. All Mountain lift passes are required for ability level 4 lessons
- Please ensure to inform NISS of any special needs or allergies of the child at the time of booking
- All children must be toilet trained, and a minimum age for Tic Tac is 3 years old
- For Tic Toc lessons, kids must understand some English
- Poles are not required for Tic Tac program
- Registration at Hanazono 308 activity counter for Yuki at 9:45am / Tic Tac is 9:15am to 9:45am - Late arrivals may not be able to be accommodated
- Pick up is 3:30pm in Hanazono
2023 / 24 Prices
- Holiday Season Dates: 16th December 2023 to 10th January 2024 | 9th to 18th Febraury 2024
- Peak Season Dates: 11th to 15th December 2023 | 11th January to 8th February 2024 | 19th February to 7th April 2024
- Lunch coupon is included and can be used at Hanazono EDGE Restaurant
- Lift tickets and rental equipment are not included in the lesson cost
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 Group 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 equipment hire.
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 (Adult, Yuki or Tic Tac)
- Lesson Date
- Number of Days of Lessons
- Guests' Full Names
- Guests' Ages
- Guests' Ability Levels
- 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.