Hokkaido Ski Club
Hokkaido Ski Club
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Ski & Snow Tours • Lessons & Workshops
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8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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Learn to ski and snowboard with confidence with Hokkaido Ski Club. Based in Niseko, Japan, we offer tailored Private Ski and Snowboard Lessons and Mountain Guiding Tours. Our team of fun, patient and highly experienced local and international instructors will take care of you on the mountain. From first time and beginners to advanced levels, children to adults, we will bring out the best in you so you don't miss out on the snow experience you deserve.
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travelhyn
31 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
We are a beginners of snowboarding. The last time we went to snowboarding was 3 years ago in Korea. I am also a slow learner. We both are so happy to have Jimmy being our 2-half day tutor. He is patient and professional. He was very willing to explain when I asked questions. He was very understanding too. He pulled me up every time I fall. I finally could complete a S turn slowly and get off the lift properly at the end of the 2nd lesson.
Written 19 May 2023
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zetariel
Singapore13 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
My ski experience is a great one with Anders who never failed to encourage me whenever I did not believe in myself . I had 3 half days lessons with him and I enjoyed every moment of it . Time flew by quickly and I was amazed with each milestone I managed to fulfill .
I came to Niseko to accompany my teenage son to ski and I took up ski lessons for myself in December 2022. This is the best thing I have done for myself . I have a great time learning to ski with Anders who is the most kind , positive and patient instructor I had met . In the past , I had engage instructors for my kids before . So I knew having a good instructor would be important for any beginner. Anders was able to address every concern that I had and never once failed to answer any endless questions that I asked . I will be happy to engage him as my ski instructor again if I come to Niseko .
The ski staff who deserves special mention as well is Ming who is approachable and assisted me in every way during the gear fitting . Will is helpful in assisting my son to load his gear to the car when he needed to get to another ski slope to meet his friend .
During the scheduling of lessons , there is a mixed up in the lessons and it initially got me frustrated and upset . Miha came up to me the next day and apologised for the mistake. I thought it was a sincere one .
Anders , thank you once again for making my ski lessons a wonderful and enjoyable one . Hope to see you again the next ski season !
I came to Niseko to accompany my teenage son to ski and I took up ski lessons for myself in December 2022. This is the best thing I have done for myself . I have a great time learning to ski with Anders who is the most kind , positive and patient instructor I had met . In the past , I had engage instructors for my kids before . So I knew having a good instructor would be important for any beginner. Anders was able to address every concern that I had and never once failed to answer any endless questions that I asked . I will be happy to engage him as my ski instructor again if I come to Niseko .
The ski staff who deserves special mention as well is Ming who is approachable and assisted me in every way during the gear fitting . Will is helpful in assisting my son to load his gear to the car when he needed to get to another ski slope to meet his friend .
During the scheduling of lessons , there is a mixed up in the lessons and it initially got me frustrated and upset . Miha came up to me the next day and apologised for the mistake. I thought it was a sincere one .
Anders , thank you once again for making my ski lessons a wonderful and enjoyable one . Hope to see you again the next ski season !
Written 19 December 2022
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Dear Zetariel,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your ski lesson with our instructor, Anders, and found the ski staff to be helpful. We are also grateful for your understanding and appreciate your recognition of our sincere apology for the scheduling issue you encountered.
We strive to provide a seamless experience for all of our guests and we are pleased to know that we succeeded in some aspects of your visit. We apologize again for any frustration caused by the scheduling issue and are glad to have had the opportunity to address it with you.
Thank you for choosing to ski with us and we look forward to welcoming you back again with us next winter!
Written 26 April 2023
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Sunshine738100
4 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
I was coached by Coach Josh at HSC and the coaching was amazing. He was very kid friendly,energetic and helped my sister and I improve by leaps and bounds.
-Damian
-Damian
Written 18 December 2022
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Hi Damian,
Thank you very much for your review. We are very glad to hear that you and your sister enjoyed your time with Josh.
We look forward to having you back with us again next winter and continuing your snow journey!
Written 26 April 2023
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Recon Raccoon Ranger
Tokyo, Japan9 contributions
Mar 2022
I have tried many schools before and nothing compares to the Hokkaido Ski Club, Miha, Anthea and everyone else. It is impossible to imagine Niseko without them and I genuinely improved year after year with them. They do not only “accompany” you on the mountain. They actually teach you and make you a better skier! Amazing results – thank you!
Written 27 October 2022
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Dear Reconraccoonranger
Thank you for taking the time to share your kind words with us. We're thrilled to hear that you've been enjoying your ski lessons with us every year and that you've been seeing genuine improvement each time. It's wonderful to know that we've been able to make a positive impact on your skiing experience and that you feel it's impossible to imagine Niseko without us.
We take great pride in our team of instructors and their ability to not only accompany our guests on the mountain but to actually teach and help them become better skiers. We're so glad that our efforts have been effective in your case.
Thank you for your loyalty to our ski school, and we can't wait to welcome you back again next winter.
Written 26 April 2023
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Ben
1 contribution
Feb 2021 • Family
We were really impressed with the team at Hokkaido Ski Club. Our son’s first time on skis was a great experience for him and he was bombing down runs confidently after only a few lessons. Adir and Atsushi-san really excel when it comes to teaching young kids and making the experience fun. I would highly recommend them to any parent trying to impart a love of skiing at a young age.
Written 16 February 2021
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Thank you very much for your kind review, Ben. We are so happy to hear that your son enjoyed his time skiing with our team. Nothing makes us happier than to know that he now loves skiing!
We look forward to having your family ski with us again soon.
Snowy regards,
Hokkaido Ski Club
Written 28 February 2021
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Urska
1 contribution
Feb 2020 • Solo
In the middle of February I went for a ski holiday in Niseko. Usually I take an instructor for a few days every year to refresh my skills. I am a long time skier but I haven’t had an experience quite like it before.
Babo was very fun to ski with. His professional skiing and teaching skills made me very confident and I improved every day.
I will be coming back for sure
Thank you Babo!:)
Babo was very fun to ski with. His professional skiing and teaching skills made me very confident and I improved every day.
I will be coming back for sure
Thank you Babo!:)
Written 21 March 2020
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Selinali83
1 contribution
Dec 2019 • Family
My son Evan had so much fun and remarkable snow boarding experience with coach Adir at Niseko during Christmas. Adir is a very nice man with humor, professional and patience. Evan likes him a lot and I think lots of kids like him as well.
Written 27 December 2019
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Thank you very much for your feedback Selina.
We are glad to hear that Evan enjoyed his snowboarding experience with Adir during your Niseko trip. Adir had a great time snowboarding with him too, and is very much looking forward to the next session. Please let us know when you are back again and we will make sure that Adir is available for him.
Hope you see you back in Niseko again soon.
Best wishes,
Hokkaido Ski Club
Written 5 January 2020
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Vivian Li
2 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
A big shoutout to Miha for recommending Coach Adir to us!
One of the best coach ever! He is so awesome, always full of energy, fun and he is very good with kids.
Our son, Ethan enjoys his snowboarding lessons with Coach Adir and it’s his 1st time and with Coach Adir’s guidance he did it so well and we are so proud of him.
Definitely the TOP ski school with awesome coaches!
Thank you Coach Adir, Miha & Hokkaido Ski Club!
We will be back again for the next season!
One of the best coach ever! He is so awesome, always full of energy, fun and he is very good with kids.
Our son, Ethan enjoys his snowboarding lessons with Coach Adir and it’s his 1st time and with Coach Adir’s guidance he did it so well and we are so proud of him.
Definitely the TOP ski school with awesome coaches!
Thank you Coach Adir, Miha & Hokkaido Ski Club!
We will be back again for the next season!
Written 11 December 2019
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Dear Vivian,
Thank you very much for your kind review.
We are so happy that Ethan enjoyed his snowboarding lessons with Adir and had such a great time. Hopefully, it was a memorable way to celebrate his birthday too!
We look forward to seeing you again next winter.
Best wishes,
Hokkaido Ski Club
Written 5 January 2020
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MCh
Singapore, Singapore2 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
This is the first time my sons had ski classes with a private instructor. Previously was group lessons. And the feedback was very positive and you know how teenagers can be fussy?! They had so much fun and learn so much from the instructor Adir. Able to teach in a simple way for the boys to execute. And the credentials of the instructors are all very impressive. Thank you Adir!
Written 5 December 2019
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Dear Limchuamp,
We are so happy to hear that your sons enjoyed their time with Adir. Thank you for taking the time to write this review and we hope to see you back with us and Adir again soon.
All the best,
Hokkaido Ski Club
Written 5 January 2020
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Martina L
1 contribution
Feb 2019 • Friends
Couldn't turn last year despite having lesson with an instructor. Could turn immediately after being taught by Tim! Thanks Tim!
Written 11 March 2019
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Dear MartinaL259,
We are glad to hear that you had an enjoyable ski lesson with Tim. We look forward to seeing you again with us soon.
Best regards,
Hokkaido Ski Club
Written 3 May 2019
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Hokkaido Ski Club (Kutchan-cho) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Hokkaido Ski Club
- Hokkaido Ski Club is open:
- Sun - Sat 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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- (0.16 km) Skye Niseko
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- Restaurants near Hokkaido Ski Club:
- (0.02 km) Ristorante Pizzeria R Niseko
- (0.17 km) Kumo Restaurant
- (0.10 km) MOUNTAIN KIOSK COFFEE
- (0.15 km) Syokusai Hirafu
- (0.08 km) Yakiniku Hirafu Seinikuten