You’re here to enjoy the snow — so we’ve already handled everything you’d otherwise worry about.
A language barrier that makes instructions hard to follow. Not knowing which course matches your level. Wanting to ride powder or trees but worried the instructor isn’t qualified enough to judge the risk. These are exactly what we handle every day.
Whether it’s your first time on a board, you want a relaxed pace alongside your vacation, or you’re ready to take on powder and trees — there’s a course built for you.
Priced the same way as the Beginner 6-hour course (by group size and season)
See pricing & book →Most resorts offer both beginner and advanced courses; a few offer only one — see the labels below.
*The prices below are lesson fees only and do not include lift tickets or equipment. *Course hours are actual teaching time, with breaks already deducted. *“Per person” is the total fee divided by group size — you’re still billed the full group rate.
Off-peak: Dec 1–22, 2026; Jan 4–Feb 2, 2027; Feb 16–25, 2027; Mar 3–Apr 1, 2027; Apr 7, 2027–resort closing.
Peak: Dec 23, 2026–Jan 3, 2027; Feb 3–15, 2027; Feb 26–Mar 2, 2027; Apr 2–6, 2027.
| Instructor:Student | 3 Hours | 4 Hours | 6 Hours (Beginner / Advanced — same rate) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1:1 | ¥55,000 | ¥70,000 | ¥98,000 |
| 1:2 | ¥65,000 (¥32,500/person) | ¥80,000 (¥40,000/person) | ¥108,000 (¥54,000/person) |
| 1:3 | ¥75,000 (¥25,000/person) | ¥90,000 (¥30,000/person) | ¥118,000 (¥39,333/person) |
| 1:4 | ¥85,000 (¥21,250/person) | ¥100,000 (¥25,000/person) | ¥128,000 (¥32,000/person) |
| Instructor:Student | 3 Hours | 4 Hours | 6 Hours (Beginner / Advanced — same rate) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1:1 | ¥65,000 | ¥90,000 | ¥118,000 |
| 1:2 | ¥75,000 (¥37,500/person) | ¥100,000 (¥50,000/person) | ¥128,000 (¥64,000/person) |
| 1:3 | ¥85,000 (¥28,333/person) | ¥110,000 (¥36,666/person) | ¥138,000 (¥46,000/person) |
| 1:4 | ¥95,000 (¥23,750/person) | ¥120,000 (¥30,000/person) | ¥148,000 (¥37,000/person) |
The Advanced course (Park / Powder & Tree Guiding · 6 hours) uses the same pricing as the Beginner 6-hour course, based on instructor:student ratio and season — see the “6 Hours” column above.
Officially registered ski school at TOMAMU Hoshino Resort — credentials you can verify
All instructors hold Level 1+ certification from ISIA-recognized bodies
Every course includes accident insurance up to ¥200 million
Chinese, English, Japanese — no communication barrier
Kamui・Christmas Present Park・Asahidake・Pippu・Furano・Minami-Furano・Hoshino TOMAMU・Sahoro・Kurodake / Sounkyo・Kamoi・Teine・Sapporo Kokusai・Kiroro・Rusutsu・Nayoro・Hidaka
“The instructor was incredibly patient with our kids. We have daughters aged 4 and 6, and our 6-year-old picked it up fast. He made sure it was fun for us while keeping total beginners like us safe. Highly recommend — thank you for a wonderful family memory.”
“My very first instructor was Emi. From the falling-leaf drill to J-turns to C-turns, it only took two lessons — her explanations were simple, clear, and always got straight to the point. Emi got my whole skiing journey started last year, and I’m planning to take the SAJ exam this year.”
“Thank you to instructor Emi for the careful explanations and guidance, adjusting to our ability and pace, and going up and down the run with us again and again. Thank you.”
“Thank you to Emi and Tommy — two days of lessons, thoroughly enjoyable! The explanations were crystal clear, and our seven-year-old learning alongside us adults kept up completely!”
“Emi is the best instructor, hands down!”
“Thanks to Emi for two days of lessons — from gear to getting on and off the lift to every single movement, everything was explained carefully, and she adjusted to my situation along the way. Really thoughtful, and it made for a great skiing experience.”
“My first time on a snowboard — thanks to Emi for carefully explaining everything from getting on and off the lift, to the falling-leaf drill, to C-turns, and I ended up learning the S-turn successfully. She’d point out exactly what needed work right away, so we could spot our own mistakes and fix them fast.”
“Lucky to have Emi for my very first ski lesson — from putting on gear to riding the lift to actually skiing, everything was explained so clearly that a total beginner like me learned the S-turn in no time. My first skiing experience overall was fantastic.”
“Such an enjoyable class, super detailed and careful explanations — learned the S-turn in a single day. I love Emi, she’s the best instructor, highly recommend!”
“I’d never taken a lesson and could only ride heel-side on my own — with Emi’s patient teaching I learned toe-side and C-turns in a day, and even landed the S-turn by the end. Honestly amazing!”
“Thanks to Emi, total ski newbies like us learned the S-turn in a day and even tackled an intermediate run. Next time we’re skiing in Hokkaido, we’re definitely booking you again.”
“Thank you Emi, great teaching, and your Chinese is excellent!”
“The instructor was dedicated and patient — I fell in love with skiing from my very first lesson. Highly recommend!”
“I’ve taken lessons many times before, and this was by far the most I’ve learned, thanks to how patient the instructor was. Highly recommend.”
Snowi was founded by William. We’re the officially registered ski school at TOMAMU Hoshino Resort, and we also work with licensed instructors at other resorts, all internationally certified with 9+ years of multilingual teaching experience. Our coverage spans 16 major resorts across Hokkaido — from Kamui and Furano to TOMAMU — so wherever you are in Hokkaido, there’s a course time and instructor for you.
If your trip needs more than lessons — airport transfers, accommodation, gear storage and maintenance, and other all-in-one services — check out our sister service Hokkaido Powder Club
Applies regardless of reason
Please note that the Stripe processing fee is added on top of the refunded amount when calculating the total refund.
Skiing and snowboarding carry inherent risk, and accidents can occur due to snow conditions, weather, terrain, or individual physical condition. We reserve the right to adjust, postpone, or cancel a course based on on-site snow conditions, visibility, avalanche risk assessment, and similar factors, with participant safety as the top priority. Every course includes accident insurance up to ¥200 million; the exact terms and coverage are governed by the insurer’s actual policy.
Participants must honestly disclose their health condition, prior injuries, and skiing experience, and assess for themselves whether a given course’s difficulty is appropriate — the Advanced (Park / Powder & Tree Guiding) course in particular requires the ability to make linked S-turns on red (blue) runs. Minors may only register with a guardian present or with the guardian’s authorization.
Course content, pricing, resort information, and schedules on this site are for reference only; actual services are governed by your confirmed booking. Snowi (Shinmei GK) is not liable for loss, injury, or delay arising from force majeure, the negligence of third-party providers (such as resorts or lift operators), or a participant’s own actions, though we will do our best to assist in resolving any such issues.
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*This is a reference estimate; the final amount depends on your confirmed booking details, date, and instructor assignment.
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