ECHIGO-YUZAWA

SKI & SNOWBOARD LESSONS

Yuzawa is home to more than 10 independent ski resorts that are easily accessible from the Echigo-Yuzawa train station. We strive to offer our customers the opportunity to explore the area by offering Private Lessons in many of the resorts.


Kagura & Tashiro

Available: Every day; for all ability levels (Levels 1 - 6)

Start times: 9:00

Minimum age: Ski - 4 years old, Snowboard - 6 years old

Capacity per instructor: 1 - 8 participants

Pricing per instructor

  • Premium full day - 80,000 JPY*

Notes:

  • A Premium full day is a 6-hour lesson with an instructor that is able to provide extra support on and off the snow and flexible timings between 8:30-17:00 (resort lift dependent).

  • Please note we are only able to offer full day premium lessons at Iwappara due to instructor travel time.

  • Lift tickets and rental are not included in the price and are to be prepared before the lesson start time

  • INSURANCE: The price of the lesson does not include accident insurance. Please obtain travel insurance to cover snowsports and all participants. We recommend ALL lesson participants have travel insurance.

Visit Kagura/Tashiro's Official Page


Kandatsu-Kogen

Available: Every day; for all ability levels (Levels 1 - 6)

Start times: 9:00

Minimum age: Ski - 4 years old, Snowboard - 6 years old

Capacity per instructor: 1 - 8 participants

Pricing per instructor

  • Premium full day - 80,000 JPY*

Notes:

  • A Premium full day is a 6-hour lesson with an instructor that is able to provide extra support on and off the snow and flexible timings between 8:30-17:00 (resort lift dependent).

  • Please note we are only able to offer full day premium lessons at Iwappara due to instructor travel time.

  • Lift tickets and rental are not included in the price and are to be prepared before the lesson start time

  • INSURANCE: The price of the lesson does not include accident insurance. Please obtain travel insurance to cover snowsports and all participants. We recommend ALL lesson participants have travel insurance.

Visit Kandatsu's Official Page.


Access Information

The most convenient way to travel to Yuzawa is by Bullet Train. Regular services operate from Central Tokyo to Echigo-Yuzawa Station, taking less than 90 minutes. Free shuttle bus services run throughout the day from the station to most of the local resorts and taxis are available outside the West Exit.

If you are travelling by car, exit the highway at the Yuzawa I.C. (Kan-Etsu Exit 16), all of the resorts have ample parking, though you may have to pay on weekends and busy weekdays.


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Please feel free to contact us with any other questions you may have and we will be happy to help at snowsports@canyons.jp


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