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.
Their 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.
Why GoSnow?
- The most convenient learning locations in Grand Hirafu
- Priority Lift Lanes access throughout Grand Hirafu Resort
- All lessons in English by qualified international staff
- Hirafu Gondola Base offers Group Lessons and Private Lessons
- Family Base offers Private lessons
- Maximum class sizes
- Private on-snow Learning Areas, including three Magic Carpets
- On-snow kids facilities
Get one-on-one attention or make a group with up to 6 people of similar ability with no extra charge.
Private Lessons
- Available at both our Hirafu Gondola Base and Family Base
- Enjoy more lesson time with priority lift lanes
- Rate is for up to 6x people of a similar age and ability
- Children and adult specialist privates
- Full Day Privates can enjoy flexible start times and locations within Hirafu
- Lessons are continuous; full day privates require a minimum 30 minute break at your preferred time
- All participants must possess a valid lift pass
- Ski & snowboard cannot be in the same private lesson together
- A helmet is required for all children in lessons
GoSnow Locations
GoSnow is based in the main village of Hirafu with two convenient locations at the Hirafu 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
2024 / 25 Prices
- Peak Season - 16th December 2024 to 4th February 2025
- Regular Season - 5th February 2025 to 28th February 2025
- Value Season - 30th November 2024 to 15th December 2024 AND 1st to 31st March 2025
Payment & Cancellation Terms
Payment
- Full payment via the booking portal is required to complete the booking
Cancellation
- 31 days or more prior to the lesson date: 25% cancellation fee
- Within 30 days of the lesson date: 100% cancellation fee
- "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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