Winter
Winter
There can be a lot to organise for a holiday in the snow, so let us help you arrange it all before you arrive. We will tailor our service to your specific needs, so you won’t waste any of your precious powder time and can enjoy your stress-free holiday.
We can help you with:
Lift Passes
Equipment Rental
Group Ski/Snowboard Lessons
Private Lessons
Guided Tours
Snowmobile Tours
Lift Passes
We can arrange your All Mountain Lift Passes saving you time and money. Niseko United All Mountain passes give you access to all four resorts on Mt Annupuri: Grand Hirafu, Hanazono, Niseko Village and Annupuri as well as free use of the Niseko United Shuttle Bus between the resorts.
Place your order at least 7 days prior to arrival and we will have your multi-day All Mountain passes ready for you to collect at check-in.
Children under 7 years old ski free. Just present their proof of age (passport, etc.) and pay the ¥1,000 card deposit at any of the lift ticket booths on the mountain.
Children under 12 years old ski free from 1 March 2011.
2011/2012 All Mountain Lift Tickets
Including the Midori no Ki 5% discount and ¥1,000 refundable card deposit
Regular Season
10 Dec 2011 – 11 March 2012
Adult (16-59) Child (7-12) Teenager (13-15) and
Senior (Over 60)
1 day ¥6,900 ¥4,300 ¥5,400
2 days ¥11,700 ¥6,800 ¥8,900
3 days ¥16,800 ¥9,600 ¥12,800
4 days ¥21,900 ¥12,300 ¥16,500
5 days ¥27,000 ¥15,000 ¥20,200
6 days ¥31,900 ¥17,700 ¥23,900
7 days ¥36,700 ¥20,300 ¥27,400
8 days (of 10 days) ¥41,400 ¥22,800 ¥30,900
9 days (of 11 days) ¥46,000 ¥25,300 ¥34,300
10 days (of 12 days) ¥50,500 ¥27,700 ¥37,600
11 days(of 13 days) ¥54,900 ¥30,100 ¥40,900
12 days (of 14 days) ¥59,200 ¥32,400 ¥44,100
13 days (of 15 days) ¥63,400 ¥34,700 ¥47,200
14 days (of 16 days) ¥67,500 ¥36,900 ¥50,200
First / Spring Season
23 Nov 2011 – 9 Dec 2011 & 12 Mar 2012 – 1 May 2012
Adult (16-59) Child (7-12) Teenager (13-15) and
Senior (Over 60)
1 day ¥5,900 ¥3,700 ¥4,600
2 days ¥9,600 ¥5,600 ¥7,400
3 days ¥13,700 ¥7,900 ¥10,400
4 days ¥17,800 ¥10,100 ¥13,400
5 days ¥21,800 ¥12,200 ¥16,400
6 days ¥25,700 ¥14,300 ¥19,300
7 days ¥29,600 ¥16,400 ¥22,200
8 days (of 10 days) ¥33,300 ¥18,400 ¥24,900
9 days (of 11 days) ¥37,000 ¥20,400 ¥27,600
10 days (of 12 days) ¥40,600 ¥22,400 ¥30,300
11 days(of 13 days) ¥44,100 ¥24,300 ¥32,900
12 days (of 14 days) ¥47,600 ¥26,100 ¥35,500
13 days (of 15 days) ¥50,900 ¥27,900 ¥37,900
14 days (of 16 days) ¥54,200 ¥29,700 ¥40,300
You can also purchase lift passes for the individual resorts if you do not plan to ski/board on the whole mountain. These can be purchased directly from lift ticket offices on the mountain.
Contact us to order your discount lift passes now.
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Equipment Rental
We know that getting the right gear to suit you and the conditions is crucial for a good time on the slopes, that’s why we recommend hiring your equipment from Rhythm Snowsports. With the most extensive range of skis and boards in Niseko, and professionally trained staff, you will find everything you need. All prices include:
- Overnight equipment storage
- Pick-up/drop-off
- Insurance
- Free equipment exchange*
NOTE - Incorrectly fitting gear can be tiring and often painful, especially with young children. We recommend that you allow at least an hour or so at the beginning of your stay to organise and fit your rental equipment, making sure everyone is comfortable before you leave the store. You can send us the sizes and requirements of your group to speed up the process, but you will still need to have a fitting. This can save you much discomfort and tears later on.
Remember that if your equipment isn’t right, take is back and change it for something more suitable.
See our Guest Services Guide for a complete equipment price list, or contact us for a quote.
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Group Ski/Snowboard Lessons
For group ski and snowboard lessons we recommend NISS – Niseko International Snowsports School.
NISS offers qualified and experience instructors that provide fun, and safe learning experience on your Niseko/Hanazono snow holiday. NISS is Japan’s largest International Snowsports School with over 100 Instructors and convenient locations at both Hirafu (adjacent Kogen Hotel) and Hanazono. The Hirafu location offers all NISS products. The exclusive meeting place of Hanazono is for NISS privates, special programs and Hanazono Powder Guides.
All NISS adult and kids group lessons are designed to be a full day of fun and learning.
Pre Season bookings are essential for busy times. All Lessons meet before 10.00 am and finish at 3.25 pm. NISS Group Lessons are available everyday from Dec 5 2011 – Apr 9 2012.
Customers of intermediate levels and above are strongly recommended to choose a Niseko United lift ticket, as your class can explore the whole Niseko United skiing area during your lesson.
For all group lessons the flexible extension rate applies. After the last expiry date of your ticket you have 24 hours to consider rejoining the group lesson.
GRADING SYSTEM
SKIING.
LEVEL 1 “First time ever skiing or doing the lesson to gain confidence.”
LEVEL 2 “Can make a snow plough but not always linking turns.”
LEVEL 3 “Can link turns on all green terrain with ease and may go to red terrain.”
LEVEL 4 “Can easily link turns on all red terrain.”
LEVEL 5 “Can easily link parallel turns on all black terrain.”
SNOWBOARDING.
LEVEL 1 “First time riding or doing the lesson to gain confidence”
LEVEL 2 “Can side slip on greens, ready to link turns on green and red terrain.”
LEVEL 3 “Riding red terrain and perfecting free riding technique”
LEVEL 4 “Can ride all black runs and will ride more challenging terrain and conditions.”
Adult Groups - All Day 10am—3:30pm
Duration Day Extension rate (per additional day)
1 day ¥10,500 -
2 days ¥19,500 ¥9,000
3 days ¥27,000 ¥7,500
4 days ¥33,500 ¥6,500
5 days ¥39,000 ¥5,500
6 days ¥42,000 ¥3,000
TICTAC CLUB (3-6 YEARS)
TicTac Club is pure fun for little skiers, whether it’s their first time or they can already ski. Your child will be taught under the safety of a qualified NISS instructor who ensures they receive the best guidance in learning whist under our care. Lessons include supervised lunch break with meal.
Tictac Club (3-6yrs, Skiers) All Day1 0am—3:25pm
Duration Day Extension rate (per additional day)
1 day ¥12,000 -
2 days ¥22,800 ¥10,800
3 days ¥31,500 ¥8,700
4 days ¥38,900 ¥7,400
5 days ¥44,500 ¥5,600
6 days ¥49,800 ¥5,300
*Registration for Tic -Tac 3 to 6 year old programs is from 9.15am.
*Pick up for Tic-Tac & Yuki Kids is 3:30pm.
*NISS Kids class programs are available every day from Hirafu Dec 5 2011 – Apr 9 2012 and from Hanazono Dec 17 2011 – Mar 4 2012.
*Please ensure you inform the age and any special needs of the child during the booking process.
*Reservations are essential during peak season periods.
YUKI SKIER & BOARDERS (7-14 YEARS)
The Yuki programs are action packed learning for kids, they will explore, ride and learn all that Niseko and Hanazono have to offer. The full day with our instructor ensures there is time to have fun, whilst obtaining the essential skills of skiing and boarding in a safe learning environment under expert supervision. Lessons include supervised lunch break with meal.
Yuki Skier and Boarder Programs (7-14years) All Day 10am—3:25pm
Duration Day Extension rate (per additional day)
1 day ¥12,000 -
2 days ¥22,800 ¥10,800
3 days ¥31,500 ¥8,700
4 days ¥38,900 ¥7,400
5 days ¥44,500 ¥5,600
6 days ¥49,800 ¥5,300
*Registration for Yuki Kids 7 to 14 year old programs is from 9.45am.
*Pick up for Tic-Tac & Yuki Kids is 3:30pm.
*NISS Kids class programs are available every day from Hirafu Dec 5 2011 – Apr 9 2012 and from Hanazono Dec 17 2011 – Mar 4 2012.
*Please ensure you inform the age and any special needs of the child during the booking process.
*Reservations are essential during peak season periods.
Contact us with the name, age, gender, ability level and desired lesson dates of each person to book your lessons now.
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Private Lessons and Improvement Camps
Private lessons are the best way to improve fast and really enjoy yourself on the slopes. Pro Powder Privates are available in 2 or 4 hours time slots and can be taken individually or in small groups of up to 4 people (Please note that for groups the skill levels of each person need to be similar so as to get the most out of the lesson).
LESSON TIMES
Morning: 8:30 – 10:30 or 10:30 – 12:30
Afternoon: 1:00 – 3:00 or 3:00 – 5:00
Prices for 2 Hour Private Lessons
1 Person: ¥13,000
2 People: ¥16,000
3 People: ¥19,000
4 People: ¥22,000
IMPROVEMENT CAMPS
Benefit from the experience and tailored instruction from a dedicated instructor on a multi-day improvement camp program. Improvement camps cater for all levels, from absolute beginner to the most advance powder skiers. All camps run for 5 hours of instruction per day and there will be a 1 hour unsupervised lunch break. Start and finish times can be set to match your schedule anytime from 8:30AM to 16:00PM. Group size: 2-5 people.
Rates per person
First 2 people Addition people
2 Day Camp ¥42,500 ¥15,000
3 Day Camp ¥58,500 ¥15,000
4 Day Camp* ¥75,500 ¥15,000
*4 day camps are held over 5 days (two days of instruction, one day break, last two days of instruction) unless otherwise requested.
Contact us with the name, age, gender, ability level and desired lesson dates of each person to book your lessons now.
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Guided Tours
With your own private guide you can discover the secret lines and best powder within the resort or experience the thrills of exploring the backcountry. Our experienced and qualified guides will tailor a tour for you, matching your ability and thrust for adventure to the conditions of the day, ensuring you have the safest and most enjoyable time on the mountain.
Some of the tours on offer include:
Niseko In-Bounds Resort Tours – discover the hidden secrets
Back Bowl – lift access adventure
Outer Limits – hike the backcountry of Niseko Annupuri
If you’ve been to Niseko before or you are on an extended stay, why not branch out and exploring some of the other great resorts in the region including:
Rusutsu
Kiroro
Kukusai
Teine
See our Guest Services Guide for prices and more details, or contact us to find out more.
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Snowmobile Tours
If you feel like taking a day off the slopes but still want to play in the powder? Why not try one of our exhilarating snowmobile tours. After a safety and riding briefing, get ready to power through the powder in the shadow of Mt Yotei, race your friends on wide open snowfields and drive through scenic forested backcountry.
¥7,000 per person. Includes transfers, safety equipment and 1 hour riding.
Be prepared for the snow and where warm clothing (ski gear), goggles, gloves and boots.
Contact us to book your tour or find out more.
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