Book Online Ski Board Private Lessons Nozawa Onsen
If you or your group should want lessons while you are staying in Nozawa then please fill in the below as soon as possible.
Spaces are limited, so make your booking now to avoid a sore bum!
We have operated our ski school in Nozawa Onsen for almost 20 years now, and have an experienced & knowledgable team of English-speaking instructors eager to make the most of your snow experience.
Private Lessons/Resort Guiding
We have great English Speaking in-house instructors. They are experts in both skiing and snowboarding and will be happy to give you some tips no matter what level you are: beginner, intermediate or advanced. We have been in Nozawa for almost 30 Years now and know the mountain and village well.
- Lessons/Guiding prices are per instructor not per person can have up to 4 students. For every additional person, an extra charge will be added for lessons. If guiding same price for up to 8 people and need to be similar level.
- If coming in March or December also check out our Ski and Snowboard Improvement Courses. A great way to get your riding to the next level with a bunch of like minded people and terrific coaches Ski and Board Improvement Course Nozawa Onsen
- Please wait for confirmation from the Ski School Manger before making payment for lessons.
Note: Kids Group lessons running all of January at this stage. Closer to the time if we have resources we will consider running longer. Otherwise if a few kids then a Private lesson works out at great value. If there are other dates you are considering, and we have the demand we will open up a class.
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Kids Group Lessons
Kids Ski Group Lessons – Little Takas. Open for all kids age 5 to 12 for limited time.
They say you are never too old to start skiing but it sure helps if you start young! We have a lot of families come to ski in Nozawa Onsen and it is a terrific sport for the whole family to enjoy.
We will be offering beginner to intermediate kids group lessons everyday in January. If there is not enough demand, we will be happy to offer you a discounted rate for a private lesson. To join you need to commit to at least 3 days of Full lessons. If you cannot make this, no problem, just book a private lesson with us or send us an email. For other dates please ask, and if we have the numbers we will go ahead. (Minimum number for a group lesson to run is 2 people)
For kids/teen snowboard lessons, please email lessonsnozawaholidays@gmail.com or contact on +819067482564 for further information.
*Note: Kids must be able to start, stop and get up by themselves and make slight change movements before being able to join into kids groups. Some lessons may also combine age groups dependent on levels/numbers.
First timers must start with a private lesson until good enough to join groups.
Times and Pricing for Kids lessons
It’s 16,000 yen per child and that includes
- Morning Session 10:45 – 12:45
- Lunch break (Food at own expense)
- Afternoon Session 13:30 – 15:30
Lift Tickets:
- All Kids for all ages need a valid lift pass if joining a lesson
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Meeting Point
All the instructors from Nozawa Holidays will be at Mt Dock.
Please be at Mt Dock below Nagasaka Centre House 5 to 10 minutes prior to starting lessons.
Please allow plenty of time especially if not used to moving in ski gear!
From the Karasawa side
If you are coming from the Karasawa area for your lessons, take the free shuttle bus from below the ticket office , Nagasaka Gondola car park A, and walk down. If you are confident enough to ski over you can take the Nagasaka Gondola Link and ski over to Nagasaka Station.
Terms & Conditions
Booking Terms & Conditions – Ski Board Lessons Nozawa Onsen
Please note that advanced bookings are strongly recommended to ensure availability. Particularly for reservations during New Years and January.
General Terms & Conditions:
- Payment & Refunds: All lesson bookings are non-refundable once confirmed. Full payment is required before the lesson starts.
- Bad Weather: If unsafe terrain prevents running the lesson, Nozawa Holidays will cancel and provide a full refund. If terrain is suitable, the lesson will proceed, and standard cancellation fees (see below) will apply if the guest chooses to cancel.
- Liability: Nozawa Holidays is not liable for accidents or injuries during lessons, photography shoots, or equipment rentals. Guests acknowledge the inherent risks of snow sports and participate at their own risk.
- Injury/Illness: A medical certificate from a doctor is required to receive a refund for lessons due to injury or illness.
Cancellation Policy for Lessons:
Cancellation of any Nozawa Holidays Lesson reservation may be made via email to lessonsnozawaholidays@gmail.com or by calling or message on +819067482564 (also available on Whatsapp) between 8:15am and 5pm. By booking and paying for your lesson you acknowledge and agree with the below cancellation policy.
- More than 72 hours before the lesson: No cancellation fee.
- 72 hours (3 days) before the lesson: 50% of the lesson cost will be charged.
- 48 hours (2 days) or less before the lesson or if you do not show up: 100% of the lesson cost will be charged.
- No Show: If the guest doesn’t show up within 30 minutes of their scheduled lesson, this will count as a “no show,” and 100% of the lesson cost will be charged.
We recommend notifying us as soon as possible if you need to cancel or reschedule to avoid cancellation fees.