Early Bird Discount - 20% OFF bookings of 3 days or more made before 31st July 2026
Whether it's your first time on snow or you’re comfortable ripping blacks, their lessons are tailored to meet all ability levels and goals.
Things to know
- All abilities and ages (3+)
- Flexible start time and lesson durations
- Explore all four Niseko United resorts
- Up to 6 people of the same or similar ability level can join the lesson
- Lessons are ski or board only and can not be mixed.
- A team of highly qualified passionate pros, with a range of languages available. Let our team know your preference when booking
Private Lessons Operation Dates
- 28th November 2026 to 11th April 2027
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.
Location
Choose to start your lesson from one of the following Hirafu meeting locations
For Full Day lessons only, you can choose any of the above or the Nook Annupuri meeting location at the base of the Annupuri ski lifts.
If you choose the Explorer Upgrade, private transport is provided to pick you up and drop you off at your accommodation.
Getting Around Niseko is straightforward as the Niseko United Bus connects all four ski villages.
As an official resort-operated snowsports school, Rhythm Rides is able to conduct all lessons throughout the four Niseko United Resorts.
Niseko Area Map
Why Rhythm Rides?
Safety First
Their highly certified instructors prioritise safety at all times when on the mountain to ensure they create a comfortable environment you feel confident in.
Expert instruction, local knowledge
Their team is selected for their experience and commitment to the industry, alongside their deep knowledge of the local area.
Multilingual Instructor
Their diverse team is capable of offering lessons in a variety of languages including English, Spanish, French, Dutch and Japanese.
2026 / 27 Prices
Early Bird Discount
- 20% OFF bookings of 3 days or more
- Applies to Rull Day or 4-hour AM lessons only
- Lessons booked between 20th December & 2nd January and between 5th and 14th February are not eligible
- Book by 31st July 2026
Rhythm Experience Upgrades
Explorer
Upgrade your full day private lesson for the opportunity to explore neighbouring resorts (Rusutsu, Kiroro or Moiwa ski resorts)!
- 8 hours Total. 6 hours on mountain, including 30 minute lunch break
- Private transport, with pick-up and drop-off from your accommodation
- Add the Explorer Upgrade for JPY ¥30,000.
Premium Explorer
Transform your full day private lesson into a fully tailored, door-to-door day on the mountain. extends your day with private transport, resort flexibility, and a choice of premium off-mountain experiences.
- 9 hours Total. Minimum 6 hours on mountain, including your lunch break
- Private transport, with pick-up and drop-off from your accommodation
- You choice of premium off-mountain experiences.
Add the Premium Explorer Upgrade for JPY ¥50,000.
Maximum Participants
- Lessons for 7 year old or older are vailable for a maximum of 6x guests per lesson
- 5-6 years old – maximum 3x children per instructor
- 4 years old – maximum 2x children per instructor
- 3 years old - maximum 1x child per instructor
What to bring
- Lift Passes
- Ski and snowboard rentals not included
- Travel insurance
Payment & Cancellation Terms
Payment
- Full payment via the booking portal is required to complete the booking
Cancellation
- Cancellation 14 days or more prior to the lesson date incurs no cancellation fee, so a full refund will be issued*
- Cancellation 8-13 days of the lesson date will incur a 20% cancellation fee
- Cancellation within 7 days of the lesson date will incur a 100% cancellation fee
Illness / Injury
- No compensation can be made for the loss of lesson time due to injury or illness once the lesson has commenced
- A 100% refund* or lesson/tour reschedule is possible upon receipt of a valid medical certificate, a reschedule or refund* of future lessons is possible, on the condition that:
- You advise Rhythm Rides at least one hour before your lesson/tour is due to commence.
- Rhythm must receive the valid medical certificate within 24 hours of the cancelled/missed lesson.
* 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 Rhythm Rides - Niseko Private Lessons
You can book Private Lessons, Kids Lessons, Guiding and Touring 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.