GoSnow Private Ski & Board Lessons
GoSnow, the Official Snowsports School of the Grand Hirafu Resort. Private lessons tailored to suit everyone with Exclusive Priority Lift Lanes!
Price Snapshot
Your mountain, your pace—with a private instructor from ¥26,000.
Private Lessons
Book with GoSnow for Exclusive Priority Lift Lanes in Niseko Grand Hirafu Resort and private on-snow Learning Areas, including three Magic Carpets. GoSnow private lessons are tailored uniquely to your needs. All GoSnow lessons are conducted in English.
Private lessons offer maximum one-on-one attention and they are a great way to take your skiing or snowboarding to the next level. These lessons can be taken individually or you can make a group of up to 6 family and friends of similar ability.
Private lessons are available between 8:30-18:00, with two locations to choose from - King Gondola Base and Family Base.
Private lessons runs from 28 November 2026 to 11 April 2027 (subject to availability).
Lesson Rate Periods by Season Dates
| Value | Regular | Peak | Regular | Peak | Regular | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2026 - 8 Dec 2026 | 9 Dec 2026 - 20 Dec 2026 | 21 Dec 2026 - 3 Jan 2027 | 4 Jan 2027 - 3 Feb 2027 | 4 Feb 2027 - 10 Feb 2027 | 11 Feb 2027 - 28 Feb 2027 | 1 Mar 2027 - 11 Apr 2027 |
Lesson Rates by Seasonal Period
| Lesson Type | Duration | Start Time | Value Season | Regular Season | Peak Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Day | 6 hours | 9:00am* | ¥81,000 | ¥110,000 | ¥130,000 |
| AM | 4 hours | 9:00am* | ¥64,000 | ¥87,000 | ¥99,000 |
| PM | 2 hours | 1:30pm | ¥26,000 | ¥36,000 | ¥45,000 |
*Flexible start time for AM private lessons (8:30am and 9:30am only) and Full Day private lessons (hourly between 8:30am and 10:00am).
First Tracks and Twilight Privates
Want to be guided so you can catch first tracks and make the most of a powder morning—or enjoy a scenic sunset during the night skiing session?
Lessons are available tentatively from 16 December 2026 to 21 March 2027 on the Family Base and King Gondola.
| Lesson Type | Duration | Start Time | Value Season | Regular Season | Peak Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Tracks | 1 hour | 8:30am | ¥18,000 | ¥25,000 | ¥29,000 |
| Twilight Private | 2 hours | 4:00pm | ¥22,000 | ¥29,000 | ¥35,000 |
*Twilight lessons available during Night riding operation schedule (Family Base and Hirafu Gondola): Night skiing period to be confirmed at a later date.
Notes
- Flat rate for up to 6 people.
- Participants must be of similar age, same discipline, and riding ability.
- Full Day flexible start time is between 8:30am to 10:00am and for AM private lessons between 8:30am to 9:00am
- Lessons are continuous; full day privates require a minimum of 30 minute break at your preferred time
- All participants must possess a valid lift pass; first timer to novice level we recommend a Grand Hirafu lift pass; intermediate or advanced level we recommend an All Mountain lift pass. You can purchase a lift pass here.
- All participants must be on the same equipment (either ski or snowboard).
Please note for family Private Lessons, children tend to have very different learning styles from adults and progress at a slower rate. If you are looking to make the most of your time with the instructor and see good progression within your lesson, we recommend that you book separate Private Lessons for yourself and your children.
- Bookings are subject to GoSnow terms and conditions and Niseko Central terms and conditions.
- Bookings can only be accepted more than 72 hours in advance.
- Bookings can only be accepted from Niseko Central’ Guests.
- Lift passes and equipment rental are NOT included in the lesson price.
- All participant must obtain a lift pass. The pass needs to be for as long as the lesson. Eg. 3-hour lesson = 5-hour pass; 6-hour lesson = 8-hour or all-day pass.
- Payment for any Guest Service is due 7 days prior to Check-In. We reserve the right to cancel without notice any service we have not received payment for by this due date.
- Cancellation 8 to 4 days prior to the lesson start date will incur a 20% cancellation fee.
- Cancellation 3 days (or less) prior to the lesson start date will incur a 100% cancellation fee.
- “Cancellation” includes changes that reduce the overall value of the booking.
