If you have already booked accommodation with Samurai Snow, you can book lessons through our booking portal.
GoSnow is the official international snowsports school of Niseko Grand Hirafu Resort. Our ski and snowboard lessons are conducted in English by a team of professional and accredited instructors from all over the world.
Based in the main village of Hirafu, GoSnow is conveniently located at the Hirafu Gondola providing easy access to the mountain and our dedicated magic carpet learning area.
Operating Dates
- Adult, Yama Riders and Ninja Kids Group Lessons operate from 10th December 2025 to 7th April 2026
- Workshop Lessons operate from 14th December 2025 to 22nd March 2026
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.
GoSnow Locations
GoSnow is based in the main village of Hirafu with two convenient locations at the Gondola Base & Family Base.
Group Lessons are only available at the Hirafu Gondola Base.
Private Lessons are available at either Hirafu Gondola Base or Family Base.
Ninja Kids
Ages 3-6, Ski only
Watch your child’s confidence and love for the snow grow in the Ninja Kids program which has been developed for young skiers aged 3-6 years with safety and fun in mind.
Ninja Kids new to the sport will benefit from their own dedicated Learning Area and Magic Carpet, while experienced skiers will have the easiest access to Grand Hirafu's beginner slopes.
Why your children will love Ninja Kids
- Convenient Location - Conveniently located at the Hirafu Gondola Base.
- Kids Facilities - Special kids-focused break rooms.
- Maximum 6 Per Class - Smaller classes so kids can get the most out of their lesson time.
- Magic Carpet - Exclusive Ninja Kids Magic Carpet learning area.
- Break Times - Ninja Kids enjoy breaks with hot chocolate to stay warm and rested.
- Lunch - Full Day Lessons include lunch in our Ninja Kids room.
- Flexible Class Options - Full Day and Half Day options available.
- English Language - All GoSnow lessons are conducted in English by qualified international staff.
Ninja Ability Levels Important Information A Ninja Kid's Day
Is a Ninja Kids Group Lesson or a Private Lesson the best option for your child?
Group lessons are a fun and social learning environment for children to learn in - this means multiple children with a variety of personalities, goals (including expectations from parents), energy levels, and abilities.
Each day, GoSnow takes a good look at each Ninja Kid and place them in a group that makes the most sense with respect to the big picture for that specific day. That can mean mixed ages with matched abilities, some groups smaller than others due to skill set, and it will ALWAYS mean that there is some variation of skill level within a group.
If you have concerns about your child participating in lessons with a variation in ability levels, GoSnow encourages you to consider a Private Lesson. In this setting they can provide one-on-one attention and a lesson that moves at a pace customized to your child's ability.
Yama Riders
Ages 7-14, Ski & Board
Yama Riders is all about keeping kids safe while they have fun learning new skills while exploring the entire Niseko United resort.
Why you'll love Yama Riders Lessons
- Convenient Location - Conveniently located at the Hirafu Gondola Base.
- Kids Facilites - Special kids-focused break rooms.
- Maximum 7 Per Class - Smaller classes so kids can get the most out of their lesson time.
- Magic Carpet - Exclusive magic carpet learning area for beginners.
- Lunch - Full day lessons include lunch.
- Priority Access - Priority lift lane access for more advanced skier and boarders.
- Flexible Class Options - Full and Half Day options available for both ski and snowboard.
- English language - All GoSnow lessons are conducted in English by qualified international staff.
Ability Level Guide Important Information A Yama Rider's Day
Adult Group Lessons
GoSnow Adult Group instructors are passionate about all things snow and Niseko.
They offer Adult Group lessons for skiers and snowboarders from first timers to intermediate levels.
Their team is here to show you all that Niseko United has on offer and a day with them will have you smiling and noticing real improvement.
All Adult Group Lessons are located at their Gondola Base
For Advanced Level Guests, they offer Specialisted Workshops (see below)
Why you'll Adult Group Lessons
- Convenient Location - Conveniently located at the Hirafu Gondola Base.
- For Ages 15 Years Up - For skiers and snowboarders aged 15 years up.
- Flexible Times - Full and half-day options for both ski and snowboard.
- Maximum 6 Per Class - Our classes are smaller so you can get the most out of your lesson time.
- Magic Carpet - Exclusive magic carpet learning area for beginners.
- Priority Access - Priority lift lane access for more skilled skiers and snowboarders.
- English language - All GoSnow lessons are conducted in English by qualified international staff.
- Experienced Staff - Professional, accredited instructors from around the world.
Workshops
Enjoy a full day advanced Workshop which will focus on developing the skills of the group with specific goals in mind.
Suitable for strong intermediate to advanced skiers and snowboarders looking to learn new skills in Niseko's famous terrain and conditions. Our coaches will determine where you will ride and the lesson outline based on snow conditions, ability and goals of the group.
Learn how to ride Niseko’s famous deep powder when the conditions are at a premium. Learn the skills needed to ride off piste in deep powder, tackle steep runs, trees, and be guided to the best powder runs on the mountain.
If the powder isn't available, enjoy a more technical focus and work on carving, moguls, trees and short turns. develop skills to rip with Niseko’s best.
Explore the terrain park or ride the mountain with a freestyle focus.
Available for ages 15 years and above
Why you'll love Workshops
- Maximum 4 Per Workshop - Our workshops are smaller so you can get the most out of your time with us.
- Advanced Level - For advanced level skiers & snowboarders.
- Priority Access - Priority lift line access to fast track you to the best runs on the mountain.
- Experienced Staff - Professional, accredited instructors from around the world.
Ability Level Guide Important Information
2025 / 26 Prices
Booking Terms & Information
Payment
- Full payment via the booking portal is required to complete the booking
Cancellation
- 10 days or more prior to the lessons start date: 0% cancellation fee (100% of lesson price is refunded*)
- 4 to 9 days prior to the lessons start date: 20% cancellation fee (80% of lesson price is refunded*)
- Within 3 days of the lesson date: 100% cancellation fee (no refund is offered)
- "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.
Ninja Kids
- Children must be a minimum of 3 years old on the day of the lesson
- Children must be toilet trained
- It is not possible to join the lesson if you arrive after check in closes at 9:30am
- All children are required to have a lift pass
- All children are required to understand and communicate English
- Lessons are conducted at the King Gondola Base only
- Ski Poles are not required until Black Ninja level
Yama Riders
- Children must be a minimum of 7 years old on the day of the lesson
- It is not possible to join the lesson if you arrive after check in closes at 9.30am
- All children are required to have a lift pass
- All children are required to understand and communicate in English
- Lessons are conducted at our King Gondola Base (Hirafu Gondola Base) only
- Ski poles are not required until Intermediate level
Book GoSnow Group Lessons
You can book Ninja Kids Group Lessons, Yama Riders Group Lessons, Adult Group Lessons, Workshops & Private Lessons through the Booking Portal. Please check that you are selecting your preferred lesson product.
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.