LESSONS IN ENGLISH
Togari Ski and Snowboard School is officially recognized by the Ski Association of Japan (SAJ) and offers private ski and snowboarding lessons in English.
Please specify the number of participants, names, age, and skill level (see attached Level Evaluation Guide). Instructors are limited so we recommend making a booking well in advance.
Please contact one of the following to make your reservation.
Google Form: https://forms.gle/AfH4D7VkiR1WovbD6
Phone: (+81)0269-62-2082 (9AM-6PM JP Time)
Email: skischool@togari-nozawa.com
lesson course
- Minimum age is 4 years old for skiing and 6 years old for snowboarding.
- Payment in full by credit card or domestic bank transfer is required to make a reservation.
- Instructors do not join participants for lunch breaks. Instructors may choose to join the participants for lunch if invited and lunch is paid for by the participants and an adult is present.
- Rates do not include lift tickets or rental. If prepaid, we can prepare tickets at ticket window price.
- All participants are required to wear a helmet.
- Please carefully review the Terms and Conditions
English Private Lesson Rates in Japanese Yen ￥ (Price for up to 4 participants)
| Time | Price | Information |
|---|---|---|
| Morning 3-Hour 9:00-12:00 |
27,000 Yen | Lift Opens at 8:30 |
| Afternoon 3-Hour 13:30-16:30 |
27,000 Yen | Lift Closes at 16:30 |
| Full Day 6-Hour 9:00-16:30 |
44,000 Yen | With 90-Minute Break Lunch Cost Not Included |
Level Evaluation
| Level | Ski | Snowboard |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Current Ability: I have never skied before. Lesson Goals: Stop in a wedge on the beginner run and starting to turn. |
Current Ability: I have never snowboarded before. Lesson Goals: Learn how to stop on both edges on the beginner run. |
| 2 | Current Ability: I am linking wedge turns on the beginner run. Lesson Goals: Wedge turn on easy GREEN runs and ride a chairlift safely. |
Current Ability: I can get up on my own, stop and sideslip on both edges on the beginner run. Lesson Goals: Do a floating leaf, try C-shaped turns on a GREEN run and learn how to ride a chairlift. |
| 3 | Current Ability: I am comfortably wedge turning on GREEN runs and can ride a chairlift. Lesson Goals: Make my skis parallel at the end of the turn on GREEN runs and gain more confidence. |
Current Ability: I can do a toe edge and heel edge C-shaped turn on GREEN runs. Lesson Goals: Link C-turns confidently on easy GREEN runs after riding a chairlift and start to vary turn shape. |
| 4 | Current Ability: I am skiing faster, matching my skis in the middle of the turn on GREEN runs and I am ready for steeper GREEN or RED runs. Lesson Goals: Keep my skis parallel all the time on challenging GREEN runs or RED runs |
Current Ability: I can make varied turn shapes and sizes on GREEN runs consistently. Lesson Goals: Confidently control my speed through turn shape on challenging GREEN runs or RED runs. |
| 5 | Current Ability:I can ski parallel and control speed with round turns on challenging GREEN runs or RED runs. Lesson Goals: Try BLACK runs and become more confident on steeper terrain. |
Current Ability: I am making smooth turns on challenging GREEN runs or RED runs. Lesson Goals: Introduce RED runs and the option of entry level freestyle skills. |
| 6 | Current Ability: I can perform various turn shapes on challenging BLACK runs. Lesson Goals: You will be working on advanced techniques such as moguls, carving, variable conditions, powder and freestyle on RED and BLACK runs. |
Current Ability: I am comfortable on challenging RED runs. Lesson Goals: You will be working on advanced techniques such as moguls, carving, variable conditions, powder and freestyle on RED and BLACK runs. |
Terms and Conditions
EQUIPMENT
All equipment must be arranged by the customer prior to the start of the lesson, including skis, bindings, boots, outerwear, hat/helmet, gloves, goggles, and lift passes. If needed, we can provide guidance on where to rent these items.
LIFT CLOSURES
Lessons will be conducted as long as any lifts are operational. In the event of a complete resort closure (all lifts closed), we will make every effort to reschedule the booking to another date. If rescheduling is not feasible,we can offer a full refund.
CANCELLATION POLICY
• Cancellations made 14 or more days before the lesson: 75% refund of the booking price paid
• Cancellations made 7-14 days before the lesson: 50% refund of the booking price paid
• Cancellations made 2-6 days before the lesson: 25% refund of the booking price paid
• Cancellations made on the day of the lesson or the day before: 0% refund of the booking price paid. Not arriving at the designated meeting location and time will be considered a cancellation on the day.
MEDIA
The customer agrees to allow Togari Ski School and its affiliates to take pictures or videos during lessons for marketing purposes on its website and or social networking sites.
INJURY
While our instructors will make every effort to prevent customer/student injuries, skiing is inherently risky. Togari Ski School and its affiliates will not be held responsible for any death, injury, or damage to personal items sustained by guests or caused by customers/students to third parties. In the event of an injury, we will make every effort to provide assistance and care for the injured customer/student or third party. Togari Ski School is enrolled in insurance and stated insurance maybe be applied to cover part of the cost of treatment in the event of an injury sustained during a lesson. This insurance only covers participants who are enrolled in the lesson and during lesson instruction time. If participants leave the lesson early, the insurance is no longer applicable. We strongly advise all guests to have their own reliable insurance coverage that includes winter sports.
OTHER
• Minimum age is 4 years old for skiing and 6 years old for snowboarding.
• Payment in full by credit card or domestic bank transfer is required to make a reservation.
• Instructors do not join participants for lunch breaks. Instructors may choose to join the participants for lunch if invited and lunch is paid for by the participants and an adult is present.
• Lesson rates do not include lift tickets or rental.
• All participants are required to wear a helmet. Togari Ski School has some helmets it can provide free of charge, but sizes and quantity are limited. Please prepare your own.