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.
Experience personalised learning with their elite private instructors. Their team are hand picked and recognized as some of the best and most experienced in the business. Get one-on-one attention or make a group with up to 6 people of similar ability with no extra charge.
Elevate your skiing or snowboarding with personalised coaching, tailored to your goals.
Enjoy one-on-one attention or form your own group of up to six guests of similar ability. Private lessons are the most effective way to progress quickly - share your goals with your instructor and benefit from expert coaching tailored to you
- GoSnow Private Lessons operate within the resort boundary only. Access to the Niseko United gate system is not included in any of our products
- A minimum 30-minute break is included in all Full Day Private Lessons and can be scheduled at your preferred time within the six-hour lesson period
Operating Dates
- Full Day, AM and PM lessons operate from 29th November 2025 to 12th April 2026
- First Tracks lessons operate from 10th December 2025 to 7th April 2026
- Twilight 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.

Why you'll love GoSnow Private Lessons
- Convenient Location - Available at both King Gondola Base and Family Base.
- Flat Rate - Flat rate for up to 6 people.
- Flexible Start Times - Full Day Privates can enjoy flexible start times and locations within Hirafu.
- Magic Carpet - Exclusive magic carpet learning area for beginners.
- Tailored Lessons - Children and adult specialist privates.
- 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.
GoSnow Locations
GoSnow is based in the main village of Hirafu with two convenient locations at the King Gondola Base & Family Base
When selecting your base area, we recommend:
- Select the base area which offers all the lesson types on your select dates
- Check the proximity of your accommodation to our bases & the free resort shuttle stopping points
2025 / 26 Prices

Value - 28th November until 8th December || 1st March until 11th April
Regular - 9th December until 20th December || 4th January until 3rd February || 11th February until 28th February
Peak - 21st December until 3rd January || 4th February until 10th February
Payment & Cancellation Terms
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.
Book GoSnow Private 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.
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