Dates of Operation: December 2, 2023 – April 7, 2024
During holiday season, advance booking is accepted for one-day lessons only.
Bookings open for the 2023-24 season!
NISS Kid's Programs
Learn creatively through snow sports!
NISS is a creative Snowsports School; we are dedicated to ensuring each child leaves Niseko with a passion for snow sports. Our inspired instructors are equipped with the tools needed to pass on their passion to the future of the snowsports industry.
The Hanazono facilities are specifically built to meet the requirements of any age group - only in Hanazono will you find bathrooms designed for 3 - 6 year olds!
HANAZONO OFFERS KIDS ONLY PRIVATE LESSONS!
Rare in the area, Hanazono can take your kids to learn by themselves with our instructors!
This season, though there are no usual group lessons available in Hanazono, we have dedicated our private lessons to be custom made for kids only, family including kids, adults only, or friends.
In this page, we introduce you our two types of private lessons and price variation.
Our expert instructors have skills to adjust each lesson depending on the level and the member of each private group, lessons are programmed to suit for kids only, family, or friends.
Why You Should Choose NISS Kid's Programs
Learning Areas
The best equipped and safest place in Niseko for children and any beginners to learn and improve.
Magic Carpets
A total of two magic carpets – vital for learning with comfort.
Fun & Exciting Trails
Strawberry Bells and Kamp Kitsune adventure trails, beginner terrain park and snow play areas, great for group of kids.
Tasty Kids Lunch
Delicious, nutritious and well-balanced kids' lunch menu is available at the restaurant dedicated to NISS Kids' Lessons. Click HERE for details.
2023 - 24 Winter's NISS Kid's Programs
Click the course type and see the details and prices.
With NISS, Private lessons are available for kids only groups too!
NISS Private Lessons are tailored to each guests individual needs and aspirations. Great time and consideration is taken to carefully match guests with one of our instructors to assist with achieving these goals. Our Private Lesson products are carefully designed with our guests need in mind; importantly, flexibility in start time, location and lesson length, creating a fully individualized experience.
Whether guests wish to fast track their progress with intensive tuition or families who want to spend time together, NISS Private Lessons provide a premium service and outstanding opportunity to excel under the watchful and professional guidance of a NISS instructor.
Private Lesson Highlights
Small Groups
Share the lesson with family and friends, maximum capacity up to 6 guests depending on the ages in a group
Priority Lift Access
Priority lift access in Hanazono will provide more time to enjoy the mountain
Tuition Flexibility
Lessons available with multilingual instructors in ski, snowboard, adaptive and telemark
Seasonal Fee Schedule
Holiday Season: December 16, 2023 - January 10, 2024, February 9, 2024 - February 18, 2024
Peak Season: December 9, 2023 - December 15, 2023, January 11, 2024 - February 8, 2024, February 19, 2024 - April 7, 2024
Low Season: December 2, 2023 - December 8, 2023
| Program | Duration | Holiday Season | Peak Season | Low Season | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niseko Kids Classic* | 6 continuous hours with a flexible start time (8:30am - 10:00am) Lunch break time is included within the lesson duration | ¥100,000 | ¥85,000 | ¥75,000 | 6 |
| Private AM Lesson | 10:00am - 12:30pm | ¥65,000 | ¥55,000 | ¥45,000 | 6 |
| Private PM Lesson | 1:30pm - 4:00pm | ¥43,000 | ¥35,000 | ¥35,000 | 6 |
| Hanazono Twilight | 4:30pm - 6:30pm (book by 3:00pm on the day of use) Night skiing season only | ¥33,000 | ¥30,000 | ¥30,000 | 6 |
Other information
- If you would like to take lessons in other languages, please note this in the request field on the booking page. We will do the best we can to help you.
- Starting point for the first lesson is Hanazono or Park Hyatt.
- Lift tickets and ski/snowboard equipment rentals are not included in the price. (Rental can be arranged at Niseko Sports in Hanazono ski resort.)
- Reservations are essential, especially during peak season periods.
- Customers of intermediate levels and above are recommended to choose a Niseko United lift ticket, as your class can explore the whole Niseko United skiing area during your lesson.
DIAMOND PRO
Tailored Lessons
As standard bearers in the snowsports industry for quality client care, an exceptional new private lesson product was launched last season for NISS guests - Diamond Pro; a personalized on and off tailored lesson service.
Your Diamond Pro is hand selected by a dedicated team to provide a truly unique touch during your holiday. As an expert instructor with a prestigious career spanning the peaks of the world, you will receive quality tuition to reach your on snow aspirations.
First track / Lessons in Rusutsu / Transport / Flexible meeting points....
NISS Kid's Group Programs
NISS offers two age defined children's programs - Tic Tac for 3 - 6 year olds (skiing only) and Yuki for 7 - 14 year olds (skiing and snowboarding). These are designed to provide a safe, structured learning environment that is fun and engaging at all times.
NISS Kids Passport
Tracks goals, activities and adventures of your child's time at NISS.
Lunch
Private Kids Zones at the Hanazono Base, catering for allergies and dietary requirements. Click HERE for details.
Extra Protection
Introducing the real time GPS Location and Tracking Technology, this system will offer the ultimate protection and safety available for your family. Learn more about it HERE.
The Tic Tac caters for 3 - 6 year old skiers. Each day is a new and exciting adventure for our little learners and NISS provides the perfect atmosphere to capture their inquisitive minds. A small class size (maximum 4 children per instructor) allows for plenty of one-on-one attention with their instructor, ensuring all children feel welcome and have the opportunity to progress at their own pace.
The program is structured and timed to provide care and support during the different learning stages in your child's development. Snacks and hot chocolate breaks are an enjoyable part of the ski experience, and a scheduled lunch break ensures all skiers are refreshed on the slopes. Allergies and dietary requirements are also catered for.
Hanazono's child-friendly facilities enable our Tic Tacs to learn and have fun at the same time. With magic carpet access for their little legs, and adventure trails for the experienced explorers, our Tic Tacs feel right at home.
The Tic Tac goes one step further in child-centered lessons! Daily activities of crafts, performances, race day presentations and story time ensure days are varied and exciting. There is always another adventure just around the corner!
Lunch is an essential part of the program, allowing our children time to refuel and get to know their group of friends! With NISS Kids lessons, we ensure that children enjoy lunchtime and cater to allergies and dietary requirements. Click HERE for menu.
Seasonal Fee Schedule
Holiday Season: December 16, 2023 - January 10, 2024, February 9, 2024 - February 18, 2024
Peak Season: December 9, 2023 - December 15, 2023, January 11, 2024 - February 8, 2024, February 19, 2024 - April 7, 2024
| Program | Duration | Holiday Season | Peak Season | Low Season | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tic Tac | 5.5 hours including lunch (10:00am - 3:30pm) | ¥33,000 | ¥30,000 | ¥27,000 | 4 |
- Tic-Tac is for children who are 3 years old on the start date and toilet-trained without assistance.
- Please ensure you inform NISS of any special needs or allergies of the child during the booking process.
- Lift tickets and ski/snowboard equipment rentals are not included in the price. (Rental can be arranged at Niseko Sports in Hanazono ski resort.)
- An All Mountain Lift Pass is recommended for Levels 4 and 5. A Grand Hirafu Lift Pass is suitable for Levels 1-3.
- Poles are not required for Tic Tac Group Lessons.
- Registration is between 9:15 - 9:45 in HANAZONO. Please note that you will not be able to join the lesson if you are late for the meeting.
- Lessons conducted at HANAZONO
- Pickup is 3:30pm at HANAZONO
- Reservations are essential, especially during peak season periods.
The Yuki is for our 7 - 14 year old skiers and snowboarders. Yuki children love to be challenged, therefore the program is designed to promote learning in an engaging and safe environment. Participants will have an action-packed day as they explore, ride and discover Mt. Niseko-Annupuri.
A small class size (maximum 4 children per instructor) provides the opportunity for more personalized feedback for each child, while still maintaining a great group atmosphere with like-minded children. Under the care and guidance of our experienced instructors, there is plenty of opportunity for adventure whilst also obtaining the essential skills of skiing and snowboarding to progress.
Lunch is an essential part of the program, allowing our children time to refuel and get to know their group of friends! With NISS Kids lessons, we ensure that children enjoy lunchtime and cater to allergies and dietary requirements. Click HERE for menu.
Seasonal Fee Schedule
Holiday Season: December 16, 2023 - January 10, 2024, February 9, 2024 - February 18, 2024
Peak Season: December 9, 2023 - December 15, 2023, January 11, 2024 - February 8, 2024, February 19, 2024 - April 7, 2024
| Program | Duration | Holiday Season | Peak Season | Low Season | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuki | 5.5 hours including lunch (10:00am - 3:30pm) | ¥33,000 | ¥30,000 | ¥27,000 | 4 |
- The minimum age for the Yuki Program is 7 years old. Children in the program must be at least 7 years old on the first day of their lessons.
- Yuki children can switch between ski and snowboard lessons at no extra cost during a multi-day lesson package. Parents must advise NISS staff if their children will change disciplines. Changes are subject to availability.
- Please ensure you inform NISS of any special needs or allergies of the child during the booking process.
- Lift tickets and ski/snowboard equipment rentals are not included in the price. (Rental can be arranged at Niseko Sports in Hanazono ski resort.)
- An All Mountain Lift Pass is recommended for Levels 4 and 5. A Grand Hirafu Lift Pass is suitable for Levels 1-3.
- Poles are not required for Levels 1-3.
- Registration is between 9:15 - 9:45 in HANAZONO. Please note that you will not be able to join the lesson if you are late for the meeting.
- Pickup is 3:30pm at HANAZONO
- Reservations are essential, especially during peak season periods.
NISS Kid's Ability Guide
Please use the chart to check your child's ability level.
| Snowboarders | Skiers | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Never Snowboarded/can not stop Terrain: Flat land and magic carpet | Never skied/can not stop Terrain: Flat land and magic carpet |
| Level 2 | I can: Control direction/speed with falling leaf Learning to link heel side and toe side turns Terrain: HANAZONO bowl | I can: Snowplough glide Learning to snowplough turn Terrain: HANAZONO bowl |
| Level 3 | I can: make linked basic turns comfortably on all green terrain Learning to change turn shape & rhythm and riding switch Terrain: Green runs, easy reds | I can: Snowplough turn Learning to ski parallel Terrain: Green runs, easy reds |
| Level 4 | I can : Make refined turns on all red terrain Learning carving turns, riding switch and getting a feel for the terrain park Terrain: Red runs, easy blacks | I can ski : Parallel on all green most reds Learning to ski parallel on all runs, short turns, easy bumps, intro to powder Terrain: Red runs, easy blacks |
| Level 5 | I can: Snowboard all over the mountain Strenghtening off piste, powder and terrain park skills Terrain: Whole mountain | I can ski : Parallel on all over the mountain Learning to make dynamic short and long turns,fall line bumps and off piste powder Terrain: Whole mountain |
The Hanazono Shield by TREK TRAK
Safer winter sports experience with real-time GPS location tracking system
The Hanazono Shield by TREK TRACK, is the latest in GPS Location and Tracking Technology. This system is the first of its kind in the Snowsports Industry in Asia. The ultimate protection and safety available for your family, The Hanazono Shield by TREK TRACK will be a prominent feature of NISS children’s lessons.
TREK TRACK technology provides comprehensive mountain coverage of the Niseko United Resorts in 3D mapping, with each child’s location accessible in pinpoint accuracy through real-time tracking. In case of an emergency, The Hanazono Shield by TREK TRACK allows for immediate response time and assistance on the scene with all live information accessible by Ski Patrol and NISS.
Safety is of utmost priority for your children while in our care. The Hanazono Shield by TREK TRACK gives you, the parents, peace of mind as your child experiences learning and adventure in the mountains within a safe and controlled environment.
Kids Lunch
Tasty and healthy lunch in a dedicated area
A delicious, nutritious and well-balanced kids lunch menu is available at the restaurant dedicated to NISS Kids Lessons.
Nutritionally balanced menus are served buffet style, changing daily for each day of the week. Gluten-free and vegetarian options are also available.
Kids lunch is included in the price for kids group programs. If you book a private one-day lesson for kids only, you can add kids lunch for an additional fee (reservation required by the day before. (Reservations must be made at least one day in advance. / Kids' lunch is available during the kids' group lesson period only.) Price is coming soon.
