We offer private ski & snowboard lessons (1–4 people) at Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain with professional ski & snowboard instructors, perfect for friends, couples, or families who want to learn together. Each instructor provides customized guidance based on individual needs, whether you are a beginner or improving your skills.
Lessons are available in English, Chinese, and Thai, so you can learn comfortably in your own language with our qualified ski & snowboard instructors.
| Duration | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 5 hours (Full-day) | ¥75,000 | Morning start only. Includes 1-hour lunch break (not counted in lesson time) |
| 3 hours (Half-day) | ¥55,000 | Available in morning (9:00 AM) or afternoon (1:00 PM) |
| 2 hours (Half-day) | ¥45,000 | Available in morning (9:00 AM) or afternoon (1:00 PM) |
🔹 Extra Time Option:
Add more time for ¥15,000 per hour, depending on instructor availability.
For safety and focused instruction, we only offer one-on-one lessons for children aged 4 to 10 with a dedicated ski or snowboard instructor.
Any duration can be chosen. Break time will be arranged flexibly depending on the child's needs.
Morning & Full-day lessons: Start at 9:00 AM
Afternoon lessons: Start at 1:00 PM
Please arrive on time.
If you are late, your lesson will still end at the scheduled time. Unfortunately, we cannot offer make-up time or refunds for late arrivals. Details about the meeting point will be provided after your booking is confirmed.
We offer lessons in Chinese, English, and Thai. The number of ski snowboard instructors for each language is limited, so lessons will be arranged based on instructor availability. We recommend booking early to secure your preferred language.
Official Ski School
Hoshino Resorts official Partner Ski School school at Nekoma Mountain
Priority Lift Access
Spend your time skiing, not waiting in line. Maximize your on-snow learning time.
We offer our usual lessons in English, Thai, and Mandarin, plus Cantonese and German for this season only
Nekoma Mountain Snow Park & Resort
Nekoma Mountain, operated by Hoshino Resorts, is one of Japan’s largest ski resorts with 13 lifts and 33 courses, spanning both the north and south sides of Mt. Nekomadake. The south side offers wide groomed slopes, while the north features dry powder and a long season from December to May.
From the slopes, you can enjoy breathtaking views of Mt. Bandai, also called Aizu Fuji, and the majestic Lake Inawashiro, the fourth largest lake in Japan — a perfect blend of skiing and scenery.
The South Area is where the Hoshino Resorts Bandaisan Onsen Hotel is located.
South Area operation period: Dec 13, 2025 (Sat) – Apr 5, 2026 (Sun)
Please select the South Area if you are:
・Staying at Bandaisan Onsen Hotel
・Coming from Aizuwakamatsu, Inawashiro, Bandai Machi, or Koriyama Station
Meeting Point: In front of the 1st floor Food Court Counter
Recommended for: Beginners in both skiing and snowboarding. (South Area has a magic carpet area—perfect for first-timers!)
The North Area runs from late November to early May — one of the longest seasons in Japan.
North Area operation period: Nov 29, 2025 (Sat) – May 6, 2026 (Wed)
Please select the North Area if you are staying in the Urabandai region, especially at one of the following four hotels that offer free shuttle service to Nekoma:
・Mercure Urabandai Resort & Spa
・EN RESORT Grandeco Hotel
・Urabandai Kogen Hotel
・Urabandai Lake Resort
For shuttle details, please check the Nekoma official website:
👉 Nekoma Access Information
Meeting Point: In front of the North Area Snow Academy Counter
⚠️Note: Snow Academy is Nekoma’s official Japanese-language ski school and a separate team from Sora. Please make sure to speak to Sora instructors for anything related to your booking.
The lesson fee includes instruction by a certified ski or snowboard instructor. It does not include lift pass, equipment rental, accommodation, or transportation.
We offer ski & snowboard lessons in Thai, English, and Chinese. Please indicate your preferred language when booking.
Absolutely! Our ski & snowboard lessons are beginner-friendly and start from the basics like putting on gear and learning the correct posture.
We do not provide equipment rentals directly, but you can rent skis, boots, and clothing at the Nekoma Mountain rental center. We recommend arriving early to complete the rental process.
The north and south areas of Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain Snow Park & Resort have different operating periods:
Transportation to Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain Snow Park & Resort depends on the area:
The South Area
・Paid shuttle from Aizu-Wakamatsu Station
・Free shuttle from Bandaimachi Station
・Paid shuttle from Koriyama Shinkansen Station
(Note: No shuttle from Inawashiro Station)
The North Area
・Free shuttles are available from Hotel Grandeco and Urabandai Kogen Hotel
For more details, please check the official access page:
👉 Access | Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain
