HAKUBA PRIVATE LESSONS
Discover personalised private ski and snowboard lessons with NBS Hakuba, conveniently located at the Hakuba Alps Hotel with true ski-in, ski-out access via the Alps No. 5 High-Speed Pair Lift. We also have a second NBS store just a short walk from Happo-One, giving you the flexibility to start your day from either location. With over 30 years of experience, our qualified instructors provide tailored coaching for all ages and abilities, whether you're learning to ski, improving your technique or exploring Hakuba Valley's world-class terrain.
Private lessons are ideal for individuals, families and small groups looking for a more personalised experience. Available in 3 or 6-hour sessions, our instructors will help you build confidence, refine your skills and make the most of your Japan ski holiday. Pair your lesson with NBS's premium ski and snowboard rentals for a seamless day on the mountain.
We recommend booking your Hakuba private ski lessons in advance, especially during the peak winter season or if you'd like to request a specific instructor.
PLEASE REFER TO OUR TERMS & CONDITIONS
- Learn, explore and have fun your way.
- Enjoy tailored lessons that best suit your individual skill levels and styles.
- Explore the mountain with your personal instructor.
- Receive individualized and constructive feedback about your riding from well qualified and experienced instructors.
- Lessons only start at either Iwatake or Norikura Ski Resorts and finish at the same location.
- Lessons do not include a lift pass.
- Lesson price indicates the cost of up to 5 students.
- Lesson cannot be mixed between skiers and snowboarders.
- We recommend that students participating in a private lesson together be similar age and ability.
- Participants must have a suitable snow/skiing travel insurance.
Norikura and Iwatake
Qualified, English Speaking Instructors
You Can Request Your Instructor
Flexible Lesson Times and Durations
BOOK HAKUBA PRIVATE LESSONS
VIEW ABILITY CHART
SCHEDULE & PRICING
TRANSPORT ADD ON
¥5,000
Cortina, Norikura, Iwatake 3 Hour Private
Start Time
9:00 or 13:00
Price
¥45,000
Cortina, Norikura, Iwatake 6 Hour Private
Start Time
9:00
Price
¥80,000
Happo One, Tsugaike 6 Hour Private
Start Time
9:00
Price
¥100,000
Goryu 6 Hour Private
Start Time
9:00
Price
¥90,000
3 Day Explorer Package
Signature Resorts
Happo One
Goryu/Hakuba 47
Tsugaike
Other Resorts
Cortina
Norikura
Iwatake
Price
¥270,000
5 Day Explorer Package
Signature Resorts
Happo One
Goryu/Hakuba 47
Tsugaike
Other Resorts
Cortina
Norikura
Iwatake
Price
¥430,000
5 day: select 2 days at a signature resort + 3 days at other resorts
3 day: select 1 day at a signature resort + 2 days at other resorts
What’s included?
✔ Van transport from and to your accommodation
✔ 6 hours of guided riding daily – from pick-up to drop-off
✔ Access to exclusive terrain and the best spots in Hakuba Valley
| LEVEL | ABILITY | LESSON OUTLINE |
| 1 | I have never skied before. | In this level, you will learn how to use your equipment, familiarise yourself with sliding down the hill for the first time, and how to stop using a snowplough. You will also learn to make a slight direction change while skiing on GREEN terrain. |
| 2 | Have had ski lessons before and can stop. Able to make awedge and change direction. | Level 2 focuses on improving your snowplough turns so that you can control your speed on GREEN slopes, avoid obstacles and go where you want to go! |
| 3 | Can ski confidently in a wedge and make linked turns.Starting to experiment with parallel skiing on green runs. | In level 3, your instructor will help you to turn with your skis in more of a parallel position. This will reduce strain on your legs and allow you to ski faster with more control on GREEN terrain. |
| 4 | Completely parallel with no wedge on all green runs,almost parallel with some wedge during turns on red runs. | A level 4 lesson will refine your turns so that your skis remain parallel at all times. This instills confidence to take your skiing to steeper GREEN terrain and easy RED slopes. |
| 5 | Completely parallel on all red runs, almost parallel on blackruns. Starting to ski off piste, small moguls andexperimenting in beginner terrain park. | In this level, your instructor will focus on skills such as edging so that you have more grip while skiing. This will strengthen your ability to control speed and assist you when skiing RED slopes. You may also be introduced to groomed BLACK slopes. |
| 6 | Confidently skiing parallel on groomed black runs. Able todo short parallel turns and experiment in the bumps, treesand powder. Able to ski through terrain parks. | Level 6 focus on tactics and variations in your turn size so that you can control your speed and feel at ease on steeper RED runs, BLACK runs and off piste terrain. This level will also improve your TERRAIN PARK skills if this is your goal. |
| LEVEL | ABILITY | LESSON OUTLINE |
| 1 | I have never snowboarded before. | In level 1, you will learn how to use your equipment, how to get around on the flat and also how to sideslip and "falling leaf" so that you can start to negotiate GREEN terrain. |
| 2 | Side slipping on both edges, Working toward c-turns (turning from one edge to the other). | It's time to turn! In this lesson you will learn the basics of both heel and toe side single turns making it easier to avoid obstacles and ride where you want to ride on GREEN terrain. |
| 3 | I am learning to link turns down most green slopes. | Level 3 will guide you through linking your single turns so that you can make fluid turns down GREEN slopes. Exploring turn size and shape. |
| 4 | Comfortably linking turns on all green slopes, ready for the red slopes. | In this level you will learn to refine your turns so that you can start to attack steeper GREEN and easy Red runs. You will also start to ride easy terrain "switch" (backwards) and learn entry level freestyle manoeuvres. |
| 5 | Able to ride red slopes, Have basic switch riding skills and experimenting in the beginner terrain park. | Focus on varied terrain (exploring to freeride) and building skills to ride the whole mountain (exploring to carve). You will also expand your TERRAIN PARK skills (exploring freestyle) and start riding switch with confidence! |
| 6 | Carving on groomed runs. Riding powder, trees and off piste with ease. Able to ride terrain park safely and perform grabs, board slides and 180 spins. Riding switch on red slopes. | Here we show how to be a pro active rider instead of riding passively. Downunweighted turns, race training and using the terrain to your advantage. |