Welcome to Zao Freizeit Ski and Snowboard School

We will open on December 20, 2025.

Lesson reservations will be accepted from November 15, 2025. 

We are an official school of Zao Onsen Ski resort and  a member of  International Ski Instructors Association

Our friendly instructors will help you improve your skiing and snowboarding skills quickly and show you around Zao Onsen Ski Resort. Come and enjoy this beautiful resort with us!

Below are some important points to review before checking the price list, meeting time, and meeting location. Please read them carefully.

Lessons are offered in basic, very simple English. Communication may be challenging at times, but we will do our best to assist you. Please listen carefully to your instructor and follow their guidance; your skills will improve quickly.

沒有中文教學

While our school has a basic insurance plan, the coverage amount is very limited and only provides a small payout in case of injury. It does not fully cover medical expenses or other losses. We strongly advise all international guests to purchase their own travel insurance for adequate protection.

國際旅客在日本並沒有含括在國民保險範圍內,請自行向業者投保購買各項旅遊平安保險,確保自身在外地若有預期外之各種情況,如意外或損失時,可無後顧之憂。

ชาวต่างชาติจะไม่ได้รับความคุ้มครองโดยอัตโนมัติภายใต้การประกันภัย โปรดซื้อประกันการเดินทางเพิ่มเติมที่ผู้ขายต่างๆเพื่อครอบคลุมค่าใช้จ่ายของการเกิดอุบัติเหตุหรือการสูญเสียใด ๆ

•School fees do not include the cost of lift passes or ski/snowboard equipment rentals.

•There are several rental shops at Zao Onsen Ski Resort, and your accommodation may also offer equipment rentals.

Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes early. All lessons end promptly at the scheduled time. If you are late, your lesson time will be shortened accordingly, and no refund will be given.

•Regarding ski lessons, participants must be 5 years old or older, and children up to 7 years old can only take half-day lessons. For snowboard lessons, the minimum age is 10 years old.

-Reservation

Your reservation will be confirmed once online payment is completed.

-Cancellation Policy

Up to 3 days in advance: No charge

Up to 2 days in advance: 30% fee

The day before: 50% fee

On the day after 8:00 AM: 100% fee

If the lesson is not possible due to heavy rain, no cancellation fee will be charged.

If all the lifts stop on the day and the lesson becomes impossible, no cancellation fee will be charged.

Lesson Fees(Tax Included)

Private Lesson(1 by 1)

   Half(2H)  ¥25,000
   1day(4H) ¥35,000

Ski lessons are available from age 5, and children up to 7 years old can only take half-day lessons. Snowboard lessons are available from age 10.

Private Group Lesson

(Up to 7 years old and max 4people)

  2people 3people 4people
Half(2H) 

¥28,000

(¥14,000 p.p.)

¥31,000

  (¥13,333 p.p.)

¥34,000 

(¥8,500. p.p)

1day(4H)

¥38,000

(¥19,000 p.p.)

¥41,000

(¥13,666 p.p.)

¥44,000

(¥11,000. p.p)

For children 6 years old and under, we only offer private lessons; group lessons are not available.

We recommend small-group lessons for families with young children or first-time skiers, as beginners progress at different speeds.

For customers who are skiing for the first time, a half-day is not enough, so we recommend taking lessons for at least one full day.

 

【Meeting Time】

– For the Morning lesson at 9:45

Lesson 9:50-11:50

– For the Afternoon lesson at 13:25

Lesson 13:30-15:30

【Meeting Place】

-Nakamori slope 中森ゲレンデ

In front of Chuo RopewayStation(No.3)

中央ロープウェイ乗り場 

-Yokokura slope 横倉ゲレンデ  

In front of Restaurant YOKOKURA  (No.23)

レストラン横倉階段前 

▶School brochure
Download

 

お問い合わせはこちらまで。070-4167-4312ご返信までお時間をいただくことがございます。ご了承下さい。

メールでのお問い合わせはこちら