課程介紹Lessons

Private Lessons

One instructor per class, up to 4 students · Full day (6 hours) or half day (3 hours)

  • Certified Instructors

    Qualified instructors keep lessons safe, clear, and consistent.

  • Photo / Video

    Photo or video support may be included during class.

  • Class Size

    One instructor teaches up to four students, giving each student more attention.

  • Lesson Time

    Full day 6 hours or half day 3 hours

  • Language

    Chinese, English, and Japanese

  • Location

    Ski resorts around Echigo-Yuzawa

Choose your ride

How to choose?

Snowboarding

Ride sideways and feel the rhythm of switching between toe edge and heel edge.

Who it suits
For guests interested in board sports who would like to try snowboarding.
Learning focus
Flat-ground basics, braking and balance shifts, then toe-edge and heel-edge control with turns.
Similar sports
Skateboarding · Longboarding · Surfing · Wakeboarding

Skiing

Face forward, coordinate balance and braking control with both skis, and practice the rhythm of alternating pressure between your feet.

Who it suits
For first-timers, families, and guests who would like to try skiing.
Learning focus
Flat-ground basics and a snowplough stop, then turns, half-plough turns and progressing to parallel skiing.
Similar sports
Inline skating · Ice skating · Roller skating

課程費用

Fees

2026–27 Lesson Prices

LessonClass timeLesson price

Multi-day discounts

1–2 students3–4 studentsDay 2Day 3
Full-day lesson09:00–15:00including a 1-hour lunch break1–2 students¥85,0003–4 students¥95,000¥5,000 off regular price¥8,000 off regular price
Half-day lessonMorning: 09:00–12:00Afternoon: 13:00–16:001–2 students¥60,0003–4 students¥70,000¥2,000 off regular price¥5,000 off regular price

After the multi-day discount, the regular-period offer and discount-code offer may also be applied too.

【Regular period: 10% off】November 21 to January 15, and from March 8 onward.

All prices above are the total JPY price for one instructor per class, not a per-student price.

Named instructor fee +¥5,000 /day

Book

上課流程

Class Process

Full Day 6 Hours

  1. 0850~0900

    Meet Up

    Meet your instructor at the resort after preparing all equipment.
    If you need rental support, please discuss it with the instructor in advance.

  2. 0900~1200

    Start Lesson

    Warm up, then begin the morning lesson.

  3. 1200~1300

    Lunch Break

    Rest well before the afternoon session.

  4. 1300~1500

    Afternoon Lesson

    Continue from the morning progress.

  5. 1500

    Lesson Ends

    Dismiss at the resort; return to your hotel or keep practicing.

Half Day 3 Hours (morning)

  1. 0850~0900

    Meet Up

    Meet your instructor at the resort after preparing all equipment.
    If you need rental support, please discuss it with the instructor in advance.

  2. 0900~1200

    Start Lesson

    Warm up, then begin the lesson.

  3. 1200

    Lesson Ends

    Dismiss at the resort; return to your hotel or keep practicing.

Half Day 3 Hours (afternoon)

  1. 1250~1300

    Meet Up

    Meet your instructor at the resort after preparing all equipment.
    If you need rental support, please discuss it with the instructor in advance.

  2. 1300~1600

    Start Lesson

    Warm up, then begin the lesson.

  3. 1600

    Lesson Ends

    Dismiss at the resort; return to your hotel or keep practicing.

注意事項

Notice

Book Prep Term Cancel

Book

Ski lessons start from age 4; snowboard lessons start from age 6.
Children 4-7 are taught one-to-one. Children 8-12 may join up to one-to-two, depending on level.
Adults and children usually learn at different speeds, so separate classes are recommended.
Please do not join if you have a medical condition that is unsuitable for snow sports.
Students in the same class should have similar ability. For safety, the lesson pace follows the least experienced student.
Half-day and one-day lessons are best for a first experience. For steady progress, book two days or more.
Ski and snowboard lessons must be booked separately.
Full payment is required when booking.

Prep

Lesson fees are charged per instructor and do not include lift tickets, rental equipment, or insurance.
Rest well the night before class and avoid alcohol so you can join safely.
A helmet is required for every student.
Please prepare all equipment, warm clothing, and your lift ticket at least 10 minutes before class.
If you miss part of the lesson for personal reasons, such as not having a lift ticket, no refund or make-up time is provided.

Term

By completing payment, you agree to the lesson terms.
All students must arrange valid travel or snow-sports insurance before class.
The main contact person is responsible for sharing all lesson information with the group.
Changes or cancellations follow the cancellation and refund policy.
Late arrival, missing equipment, or ignoring your instructor's instructions may reduce lesson time and is not refundable.
All ski and snowboard lessons are private small-group lessons. Ski and snowboard must be booked separately.
Full-day lessons are 6 hours including a 1-hour lunch break.
Students are responsible for personal belongings and for following your instructor's safety instructions.

Cancel

SnowGame cannot compensate for conditions outside our control, such as weather or resort operations.
Late arrivals cannot receive extra time or a refund.
Weather refunds apply only when the resort officially closes because of severe weather and no nearby substitute resort is available.
For force majeure, please contact us as soon as possible and provide proof. Approved cancellations are refunded after deducting a 5% processing fee.
After a lesson is confirmed, date, location, ski, or snowboard changes must be checked with SnowGame first.
Advance cancellation: 60+ days before class, full refund; 31-59 days, 90% refund; 8-30 days, 50% refund; within 7 days, no refund.

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