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. Our 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
- 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
GoSnow Locations
GoSnow is based in the main village of Hirafu with two convenient locations at the Gondola Base & Family Base.
Group Lessons are only available at the Hirafu Gondola Base.
Private Lessons are available at either Hirafu Gondola Base or Family Base.
Ninja Kids
Ages 3-6, Ski only
Watch your child’s confidence and love for the snow grow in the Ninja Kids program which has been developed for young skiers aged 3-6 years with safety and fun in mind.
Ninja Kids new to the sport will benefit from their own dedicated Learning Area and Magic Carpet, while experienced skiers will have the easiest access to Grand Hirafu's beginner slopes.
- Maximum 6 per class
- Conveniently located at the Gondola Base
- Children must be toilet trained
- Full Day and Half Day options available
- Exclusive Ninja Kids Magic Carpet learning area
- Full Day Lessons include lunch in our Ninja Kids room
- Ninja Kids enjoy breaks with hot chocolate to stay warm and rested
Ninja Ability Levels Important Information A Ninja Kid's Day
Yama Riders
Ages 7-14, Ski & Board
Yama Riders is all about keeping kids safe while they have fun learning new skills while exploring the entire Niseko United resort.
Beginner level Yama Riders will have access to an exclusive learning area while advanced riders will enjoy riding the entire Niseko United Resort.
The Yama Riders program also includes a weekly Kids Fun Race and a Kids Passport to help track progress.
- Maximum 7 per class
- Conveniently located at the Gondola Base
- Full and Half Day ski and snowboard kids programs for ages 7–14
- Exclusive magic carpet learning area for beginners
- Priority lift lane access for more advanced skier and boarders
- Full Day Lessons include lunch
Ability Level Guide Important Information A Yama Rider's Day
Adult Group Lessons
GoSnow Adult Group instructors are passionate about all things snow and Niseko.
They offer Adult Group lessons for skiers and snowboarders from first timers to intermediate levels. Their team is here to show you all that Niseko United has on offer and a day with them will have you smiling and noticing real improvement.
- Maximum 6 per class
- Conveniently located at the Gondola Base
- Full Day and Half Day options available
- Exclusive magic carpet learning area for beginners
- Priority lift lane access for more skilled skiers and boarders
- Ages 16+
Workshops
Enjoy a full day advanced Workshop which will focus on developing the skills of the group with specific goals in mind.
Suitable for strong intermediate to advanced skiers and snowboarders looking to learn new skills in Niseko's famous terrain and conditions. Our coaches will determine where you will ride and the lesson outline based on snow conditions, ability and goals of the group.
Learn how to ride Niseko’s famous deep powder when the conditions are at a premium. Learn the skills needed to ride off piste in deep powder, tackle steep runs, trees, and be guided to the best powder runs on the mountain.
If the powder isn't available, enjoy a more technical focus and work on carving, moguls, trees and short turns. develop skills to rip with Niseko’s best.
Explore the terrain park or ride the mountain with a freestyle focus.
- Workshops will meet at the Private Lesson meeting area at the Gondola Base
- Maximum of 3 people per class
- An All Mountain lift pass is required for all Workshops
- For advanced level skiers & snowboarders
- Ages 16+
- There is a minimum of two people required for a workshop to run. If they are unable to run the workshop, alternative optoins will be provided.
Ability Level Guide Important Information
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 Group 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.