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SnowBoard School

About lessons in English

At Geto Kogen Ski Resort Ski School, only a limited number of instructors are able to conduct lessons in English or languages other than Japanese. However, we will do our best to accommodate your request. 
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TEL 0197-65-9008 (dedicated line for ski school)
Reception hours are from 8:00am until 5:00pm.
Phone calls and emails after 5:00pm will be handled the following day.


Guidance


Geto Kogen Snowboard School, certified by the Japan Snowboard Federation, is dedicated to helping you improve your snowboarding skills.
Lessons are available for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced snowboarders.
Our skilled and friendly staff look forward to supporting your progress on the slopes.

Lessons Time Schedules

Please do not be late for reception and lesson starting times and try to arrive with time to spare.

Normal Morning Afternoon
Reception 9:00 - 9:40 12:20 - 12:40
Lesson 10:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 15:00

12/20~1/4 Morning Afternoon
Reception 8:40 - 9:40 12:20 - 13:10
Lesson 10:00 - 12:00 13:30 - 15:30
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For same-day applications during the period 20th December 2025 until 4th January 2026.
If you apply on the day during this period, add 500 yen to the lesson fee per person. Early reservations in advance are recommended.


General Lessons

This is a group lesson divided into groups for each skill level.

Class A:Starting out / Learning the names and uses of gear / Basic sideslip
Class B:2nd time onwards / Ability to sideslip / Basic turns
Class C:Ability to make consecutive turns
Class D:Introduction to carving

General Lesson Half Day 1 Day
1person 5,800Yen 9,200Yen

Lessons for Elementary School students

We support teaching the delights of skiing to willing and energetic young children.

Class A:Starting out / Description of tools and how to handle them / Basic sideslip
Class B:2nd time onwards/ Turning / For those inexperienced in using ski lifts or unable to ride lifts alone
Class C:Able to make consecutive turns / Ability to ride the lift alone
*Please prepare a valid separate lift ticket

 
Elementary School Lesson Half Day 1 Day
1person 5,800Yen 9,200Yen

Kids Private Lesson

Private one-on-one lessons for first-time energetic young riders!

We will provide a fun, gentle and safe lesson according to your child's physical strength and level.
[Target] 4 years old to preschool children (preschoolers can use ski lifts at no charge).
・Safety is our top priority. As such children may not be able to ride the lift depending on the skill or the weather conditions.
* Appropriate breaks for rest and playing in the snow will be included based on how the child is progressing.


 
Kids Private Lesson Half Day 1 Day
1person 9,200Yen 16,500Yen

◆Complete reservation system program


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Private Lesson

The most popular program where you can choose your favorite time and instructor.

Eligibility: Elementary school students and above.
A separate fee of 1,000 yen is added for any specific staff nominations.
Please let us know your desired start time when applying.
Depending on the reservation status, we may not be able to meet your request.
・If you wish to extend a lesson, please pay the difference at the hourly rate.
*Additional number of people cannot be added to a lesson during time extensions.

Number of people 1hour 2hour 3hour 4hour
1-2 people 9,800Yen 18,600Yen 26,500Yen 33,400Yen
3 people  13,800Yen 26,500Yen 37,500Yen 47,500Yen

Family Lesson

Popular private lessons for adults with children.

Target: Parents with children ages 4 and over
A separate fee of 1,000 yen is added for any specific staff nominations.
Depending on your level, you may have to climb (without using ski lifts) for safety reasons.
*For safety reasons, preschoolers are not allowed to ride ski lifts alone. Please always ride ski lifts with an instructor or guardian.

Number of people Half Day 1 Day
2 people 11,000Yen 18,500Yen
3 people 15,500Yen 26,500Yen
4 people 20,000Yen 34,000Yen

Expert Lesson

Training course for various specific tests and competitions. For those who want to aim for more stylish riding!

・If you would like your progress to be videoed, please contact us in advance. Please bring a microSD card to copy the video.
The video meeting is included in the lesson time.
A separate fee of 1,000 yen is added for any specific staff nominations.


Expert Half Day 1 Day
1person 8,800Yen 16,600Yen
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〒024-0322 岩手県北上市和賀町岩崎新田国有林内
総合案内 TEL 0197-65-9000
宿泊/温泉 TEL 0197-65-9005
スクール TEL 0197-65-9007
Fax 0197-65-9002