If you have already booked accommodation with Samurai Snow, you can book lessons through our booking portal.
Elevate your Niseko experience with our Premium Private lessons - a bespoke day tailored to your goals, on and off the snow, taught by their most qualified instructors who have completed the highest levels of certification in the industry and have years of experience in the Niseko area.
Things to know
- All abilities and ages (7+)
- Access to Rhythm's Priority Rental Experience at Rhythm Hirafu (when also booking Rhythm rentals)
- Guaranteed high-end instructor with local expertise
- Options to explore resorts outside of the Niseko area, including Rusutsu, Moiwa and Kiroro
- Elevate your day with an onsen experience, Video analysis session, or other off-snow experiences
- Private transfers for the whole day
Premium Private Lessons Operation Dates
- 13th December 2025 to 31st March 2026
Premium Add-On Options
Pick one premium experience to elevate your day:
- Onsen Experience - choose from a selection of natural onsen in the Niseko area
- Video Analysis Sessions - your coach will film you shredding and provide a details report on your riding and key development areas
- Off-Snow Experiences - looking for the perfect souvenir? You can also utilise your 2-hour premium experience time for essential off-snow activities
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
Premium Private Lessons pick up from your accommodation.
Lessons can take place at any of the four Niseko United Resorts (Hirafu, Hanazono, Niseko Village, Annupuri), Moiwa, Rusutsu or Kiroro.
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.
2025 / 26 Prices
- Peak Season dates are from 14th December 2025 to 28th February 2026
- Off Peak Season dates are from 1st to 13th December and from 1st March to 10th April 2026
- 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
- Ski/board rentals and lift passes are not included. Subject to weather conditions and lift status.
- Lessons are ski or board only and can not be mixed.
What to bring
- Lift Passes
- Ski and snowboard rentals not included
- Travel insurance
Niseko Area Ski Resorts
Niseko United
Niseko is made up of 4 interconnected resorts. The groomers in Niseko are long and offer fantastic views of Mt Yotei.
Coupled with plenty of off piste powder and excellent tree skiing terrain on offer for those looking to ski in the trees or powder for the first time or challenge themselves further.
Niseko has it all, a great resort to explore from December until early May with fantastic restaurants and cafes on or just off the slopes.
Rusutsu
Rusutsu can be found just 40mins drive from Niseko.
The terrain on offer across Mt Isola, East and West Mountain is perfect for first time skiers or snowboarders to those wanting to take on the many long tree lined groomers or head off into the well spaced tree glades for some fun. If you want to experience the trees or powder for the first time or progress your level then Rusutsu is ideal.
With excellent views of Mt Shiribetsu, Mt Yotei, Lake Toya and the Pacific Ocean on a clear day & plenty of Japanese character, it’s a real favourite among locals.
Kiroro
The combination of easily accessible groomed terrain and a well structured lift system makes Kiroro a great place to visit and improve your technique. Lifts run December until May as this resort receives the most recorded snow falls in Hokkaido.
Hidden away in its own valley, Kiroro from the top of the lift system has excellent views of the surrounding mountains all the way to the Sea of Japan.
Otaru is a fresh seafood and coastal port just 30mins away and a great place to savour some delicious sushi after a day on the slopes of Kiroro.
Moiwa
A great little resort close to Niseko that offers good beginner to intermediate friendly terrain with wide groomers. Moiwa is also known to be a little powder haven around Niseko for those wanting to get a little deeper in the powder.
Close to the base of Moiwa are some of the best onsens in the Niseko area, which is a great way to end the day.
It is even possible to ski to and from Niseko resorts, but a different lift pass is required.
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
* 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 - Premium 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.