GoSnow Gondola Snowsports

GoSnow Gondola Snowsports is the official international Snowsports School of Grand Hirafu Resort in Niseko, Japan. Their friendly team of professional, accredited trainers and instructors teach a wide range of classes from 3 to 99 years of age, from First Timers to Advanced. All GoSnow lessons are conducted in English.

Spend a day with GoSnow and you will not regret it and booking with GoSnow you get:
  • Exclusive Priority Lift Lines in Niseko Grand Hirafu Resort
  • All lessons in English by qualified international staff
  • Lessons begin at the Gondola Base or Family Base, providing easy access to the whole mountain
  • Private on-snow Learning Areas, including three Magic Carpets
  • Small group sizes to maximise your time with the instructors

Learn and or tour the best that Niseko has to offer with GoSnows experienced instructors and guides. They will focus on getting you into the best possible areas for your level, where you will safely find the best powder on offer in Niseko

To ensure you get the precise private, group or packaged lessons for you and your family let Ski Japan Holidays make all of your Niseko Ski School reservations.

NINJA KIDS: 3-6 YEARS

  • Skiing only
  • Maximum 8
  • Half Day: 9:30am – 12:30pm
  • Full Day: 9:30am – 3:30pm includes lunch meal
  • Registration starts at 9:00am at Niseko Gondola Snowsports reception.
  • Pick-up time: Half day children is 12:15-30pm from Gondola Snowsports / Full day children is 3:15-30pm from Gondola Snowsports.

Please Note:
Lift tickets are not included in the lesson fee, please bring a lift pass for your child. Lift Passes are free for children 6 years and younger, prebook your preschooler pass and pay 1,000 yen as the refundable security deposit.
*Recommended to not book more than 4 days of lessons in a row, children need a break to recover.

YAMA RIDERS: 7-14 YEARS

  • Broken up into classes 7-10 years and 11-14 years
  • Ski & Snowboard
  • Maximum 8
  • Half Day: 9:30am – 12:30pm
  • Full Day: 9:30am – 3:30pm includes lunch meal
  • Registration starts at 9:00am at Niseko Gondola Snowsports reception.
  • Pick-up time: Half day children is 12:15-30pm from Gondola Snowsports / Full day children is 3:15-30pm from Gondola Snowsports.

Please Note:
Lift tickets and equipment are not included in the lesson fee, please prepare one for your child. First timer and novice levels only require a Grand Hirafu pass. Intermediate to advanced levels require All Mountain pass. Please make sure your child has all equipment, warm ski wear, and lift pass ready before the lesson.

ADULT FIRST TIMER PACK

Adult group session for first timers to the snow. ​Includes all rental gear including outerwear, helmet, goggles, gloves and equipment, lift ticket and a full day of adult group lessons.

  • Full Day: 10:00am – 3:30pm
  • Includes 1 hour lunch break (food not included)
  • Registration starts at 9:45am at Niseko Gondola Snowsports reception.
  • Rental gear can be collected from Grand Hirafu rental located at the Grand Hirafu Mountain Center.
    *The rental store opens at 8:00am and closes at 8:00pm (9pm for returns) while night riding is operating and until 4pm (5pm for returns) outside of these dates. You should pick up rentals the evening before your first lesson, or no later than 8:30am on the morning of your lesson.

Please Note:
Lift tickets can be collected form the Grand Hirafu Mountain Centre ticket booth. Reservations must be made at least 4 days in advance.

ADULT GROUP LESSONS: 15+ YEARS

  • Ski & Snowboard
  • Maximum 6
  • Half Day: 10:00am – 12:30pm
  • Full Day: 10:00am – 3:30pm includes 1 hour lunch break (food not included)
  • Registration starts at 9:45am at Niseko Gondola Snowsports reception.

Please Note:
Lift tickets and equipment are not included in the lesson fee, please bring lift pass and equipment ready to lesson registration.

  • Up to 6 guests for no extra charge.
  • Choose ski or snowboard, all lesson members must be on the same equipment.
  • Lesson price does not include equipment or lift pass, please come to the lesson prepared.
  • Full Day Private lessons offer flexible start time and locations within Hirafu.
Program
Full Day Privates 6 hours Flexible start time from 8:30am - 10:00am ¥53,000
Half Day Privates 3 hours 9:00am - 12:00pm or 1:00pm - 4:00pm ¥33,000
2 Hour Privates (Afternoon) 2 hours 1:00am - 3:00pm or 2:00pm - 4:00pm ¥24,000
2 Hour Privates (Twilight) 2 hours 4:00pm - 6:00pm ¥24,000