Canyons teaches private ski and snowboard lessons at most of the resorts in this guide, with international instructors teaching in English, Chinese or Thai. Every lesson is priced per instructor, not per person, for up to 6 people.
GALA Yuzawa: right at the shinkansen station, from ¥34,000 for 2 hours
NASPA Ski Garden: a skiers-only resort, ideal for families and beginners
Naeba, Kagura and Ishiuchi Maruyama