NOASC Winter Activities (62)
NOASC runs winter activities out of our Niseko Head office across Hokkaido from early December until late April. Our most popular activity is our ski, snowboard, and telemark lessons in Niseko.
4 hour Private Snowboard Lesson
Written by Administrator4 Hour Private Snowboard Lesson
Learn the necessary technique needed to conquer the mountains with some help of our powder instructors and get the most out of your Niseko snowboard holiday. Our instructors take/show you the best places in the resorts to suit your level/ability. Even if this is your first time snowboarding , we will give you the confidence so you can enjoy what Hokkaido is famous for - great snow! 4 hours (any breaks included) with a normal 9am start in the morning finishing at lunch time. For guests requiring a VIP pick-up and drop-off service please call us at 0136-23-1688 to book your valet service.
Let NOASC's qualified and experienced multi-lingual instructors/guides pass on their knowledge of snowboarding, while showing you the thrills and excitement of riding Hokkaido's world renowned powder. Lesson price includes a V.I.P. pick-up and drop-off service from your accommodation. Lift tickets are not including in the price of the lesson.
(Note: NOASC teaches lessons at resorts other than Niseko United Resorts. Contact NOASC for further information and to discuss your lesson resort of choice. Traveling times one-way vary with road conditions, please allow up to approximately 90 minutes for Sapporo regional resorts).
Additional Info
- Price 56,000 yen (extra pers. +3,000yen per person)
- Duration 8:30-16:30 (4 hrs within. (8:30AM start, 12:30PM Start))
- Meeting Time 15mins before lesson time
- Min. Age 4 years (check with your instructor)
- Min. Persons 1 person
- Season December through to April (best January & February)
- Your level? Click here to find your level.
- Book NOW! Click here to book this lesson.
- What to bring? Click here to view.
Beginner Snowboard Intro. Lesson Level-1
This lesson is a basic introduction to you snowboard equipment, moving around on your snowboard and how to stop. Level One snowboarders have only snowboarded once before, and/or who haven't snowboarded for several years.
Additional Info
- Why NOASC?: Some Great reasons below
- Professional Staff: Professionally trained and qualified instructors.
- Extra Skill: Local Niseko instructors living and working in the outdoor industry all year round.
- Extra Knowledge: A mix of local Niseko and foreign Instructors/guides.
- Flexibility: All our lessons are planned with flexibility and your desires in mind.
- Personal Service: We are not a large Niseko ski school, Niseko Backcountry guiding company.
- Balanced Class: Groups of similar abilities and needs.
- Small No.'s: We don't believe in quantity, more so quality.
- Extra Service: Within the Niseko area we provide a free pick-up and drop-off service.
- Great Memories: Photo and video Service of your lesson/tour.
Niseko Private Half-Day Lift Access Backcountry Tour
From the top lift station of the resort head out into the Niseko Backcountry. Sometimes, you will need a moderate hike up to access that great terrain. After a short break, take in the brillant view and then experience some wide open turns back down into the valley. Optional courses can include Moiwa Ski resort and hiking up adjacent Mt. Nitonupuri, or Mt. Iwaonupuri. Or just spend your day skiing /snowboarding off the main mountain of Mt. Annupuri. Your private tour allows your guide to teach you more about backcountry touring.
Additional Info
- Price up to 3 people 55,000 yen. (Extra person +3,000 yen)
- Meeting Time 8:15 AM or as agreed
- Duration 8:30 - 12:00 (approx 3 hours)
- Min. Age 13 years and above
- Min. Persons 1
- Season Dec through to late April
- Book NOW! Click here to book this activity!
- What to Bring? Click here to learn more
Backcountry Tourer Lesson Level-10
At level ten you are a very competent snowboarder in all conditions; with a backpack; in heavy snow through to deep powder, on all terrain. Level ten snowboarders are able to select the safest backcountry route, analyze present and future snow conditions through snow stability tests, weather forecasts. These snowboarders can plan and travel through the backcountry in all snow conditions, using varying navigation techniques, on overnight, and/or multi-day tours.
Additional Info
- Why NOASC?: Some Great reasons below
- Professional Staff: Professionally trained and qualified instructors.
- Extra Skill: Local Niseko instructors living and working in the outdoor industry all year round.
- Extra Knowledge: A mix of local Niseko and foreign Instructors/guides.
- Flexibility: All our lessons are planned with flexibility and your desires in mind.
- Personal Service: We are not a large Niseko ski school, Niseko Backcountry guiding company.
- Balanced Class: Groups of similar abilities and needs.
- Small No.'s: We don't believe in quantity, more so quality.
- Extra Service: Within the Niseko area we provide a free pick-up and drop-off service.
- Great Memories: Photo and video Service of your lesson/tour.
Senior Instructor 4 Hour Private Snowboard Lesson
(Note: NOASC teaches lessons at resorts other than Niseko United Resorts. Contact NOASC for further information and to discuss your lesson resort of choice. Traveling times one-way vary with road conditions, please allow up to approximately 90 minutes for Sapporo regional resorts).
Additional Info
- Price 95,000 yen (extra pers. +5,000yen per person)
- Duration 8:30-16:30 (4 hrs within. (8:30AM, or 12:30PM Onsnow Start))
- Meeting Time 15mins before lesson time
- Min. Age 4 years (check with your instructor)
- Min. Persons 1 person
- Season December through to April (best January & February)
- Your level? Click here to find your level.
- Book NOW! Click here to book this lesson.
- What to bring? Click here to view.
Private Full-Day Lift Access Backcountry Tour
As with a half-day tour access the backcountry by using the ski lifts. On a full-day tour a range of courses may be used based on the weather on the day. Chisenupuri or Moiwa Ski resorts, and/or second run after hiking up adjacent Mt Nitonupuri or Mt. Iwaonupuri. Or just spend your day skiing /snowboarding off the main mountain of Niseko Annupuri. Full day LABC also possible in Moiwa Resort area or Kiroro Resort area. Your private tour allows more time to learn about backcountry safe travel and usage of BC gear.
Let NOASC's qualified and experienced guides pass on their knowledge of the area and share the passion for backcountry touring! Depending on the course on the day, an add-on "onsen" hot spring bath can be included at the end of the tour. Don't forget your towel. Enquire at NOASC about the Onsen add-on option. Lift tickets and backcountry equipment rental is not included in the price.
Additional Info
- Price 85,000 yen up to 3 people (Extra person +5,000 yen)
- Meeting Time 8:15 AM or as agreed
- Duration 8:30 - 16:00 (approx 5-6 hours)
- Min. Age 13 years and above
- Min. Persons 1
- Season Dec through to late April
- Book NOW! Click here to book this activity!
- What to Bring? Click here to learn more
6 hour Private Snowboard Lesson
Written by Administrator6 Hour Private Snowboard Lesson
A full day of snowboarding instruction with your instructor. Learn the necessary technique needed to conquer the mountain with some help of our powder instructors and get the most out of your Niseko snowboard holiday. Our instructors take/show you the best places in the resort to suit your level/ability. Even if this is your first time snowboarding , we will give you the confidence so you can enjoy what Hokkaido is famous for - great snow!
For guests requiring a VIP pick-up and drop-off service please call us at 0136-23-1688 to book your valet service.
Additional Info
- Price 76,000yen (extra pers. +3,000yen per person))
- Duration 8:30 - 16:30 (any 6 hrs including breaks)
- Meeting Time 15mins before lesson time
- Min. Age 4 years (check with your instructor)
- Min. Persons 1 person
- Season December through to April (best January & February)
- Your level? Click here to find your level.
- Book NOW! Click here to book this lesson.
- What to bring? Click here to view.
Backcountry Explorer Lesson Level-9
Level nine snowboarders are very competent advanced snowboarders who board all mountain, all terrain, all conditions, venturing out into the backcountry (non-patrolled/no snow control) areas. Level nine snowboarders are learning about snowboarding techniques in the backcountry, basic backcountry safe travel, on full-day tours, regularly.
Additional Info
- Why NOASC?: Some Great reasons below
- Professional Staff: Professionally trained and qualified instructors.
- Extra Skill: Local Niseko instructors living and working in the outdoor industry all year round.
- Extra Knowledge: A mix of local Niseko and foreign Instructors/guides.
- Flexibility: All our lessons are planned with flexibility and your desires in mind.
- Personal Service: We are not a large Niseko ski school, Niseko Backcountry guiding company.
- Balanced Class: Groups of similar abilities and needs.
- Small No.'s: We don't believe in quantity, more so quality.
- Extra Service: Within the Niseko area we provide a free pick-up and drop-off service.
- Great Memories: Photo and video Service of your lesson/tour.
Intermediate Beginner Snowboard Lesson Level-2
Level Two snowboarders are cautious novices who are able to slide turn both ways and can stop on gentle beginner slopes. These snowboarders can link turns but not smoothly. Level two snowboarders will be traversing with stops and then changing direction, or pendulum/side slipping steeper areas, on other green runs.
Mountain Explorer Lesson - Level 8
Written by AdministratorMountain Explorer Lesson Level-8
Level eight snowboarders are confident advanced snowboarders who carve/dynamic turn, on all terrain and in all snow conditions. Level eight snowboarders can snowboard with carving turns on black runs. Level eight snowboarders regularly board off-piste in varying terrain, including open and closed tree runs, in shallow ankle through to waist deep powder, within and outside ski resort boundaries. Learning about backcountry snowboarding and snowboarding outside the resort's boundaries on half-day tours.
Additional Info
- Why NOASC?: Some Great reasons below
- Professional Staff: Professionally trained and qualified instructors.
- Extra Skill: Local Niseko instructors living and working in the outdoor industry all year round.
- Extra Knowledge: A mix of local Niseko and foreign Instructors/guides.
- Flexibility: All our lessons are planned with flexibility and your desires in mind.
- Personal Service: We are not a large Niseko ski school, Niseko Backcountry guiding company.
- Balanced Class: Groups of similar abilities and needs.
- Small No.'s: We don't believe in quantity, more so quality.
- Extra Service: Within the Niseko area we provide a free pick-up and drop-off service.
- Great Memories: Photo and video Service of your lesson/tour.
Advanced Beginner Snowboard Lesson Level-3
Level Three snowboarders are novices who are able link turns both ways and stop confidently. These snowboarders can link turns smoothly keeping constant radius on beginner (green) to intermediate (red (Blue as referred to in North America, Aus., N.Z.)) ski runs. Level Three snowboarders may have snowboarded for several days and have no problem getting on or off lifts.
Additional Info
- Why NOASC?: Some Great reasons below
- Professional Staff: Professionally trained and qualified instructors.
- Extra Skill: Local Niseko instructors living and working in the outdoor industry all year round.
- Extra Knowledge: A mix of local Niseko and foreign Instructors/guides.
- Flexibility: All our lessons are planned with flexibility and your desires in mind.
- Personal Service: We are not a large Niseko ski school, Niseko Backcountry guiding company.
- Balanced Class: Groups of similar abilities and needs.
- Small No.'s: We don't believe in quantity, more so quality.
- Extra Service: Within the Niseko area we provide a free pick-up and drop-off service.
- Great Memories: Photo and video Service of your lesson/tour.
Advanced Snowboard Lesson - Level 7
Written by AdministratorAdvanced Snowboard Lesson Level-7
Level Seven snowboarders are confident advance snowboarders who carve turns of varying radius' on intermediate and are refining this technique on black runs. These snowboarders experiment with dynamic turning (free riding lines per the terrain) on and off-piste. Confident enough to snowboard open trees, or shallow powder runs off-piste. Confident short radius turns and carving turns on all red runs on-piste. Maybe venturing into bump runs on occasions.
Additional Info
- Why NOASC?: Some Great reasons below
- Professional Staff: Professionally trained and qualified instructors.
- Extra Skill: Local Niseko instructors living and working in the outdoor industry all year round.
- Extra Knowledge: A mix of local Niseko and foreign Instructors/guides.
- Flexibility: All our lessons are planned with flexibility and your desires in mind.
- Personal Service: We are not a large Niseko ski school, Niseko Backcountry guiding company.
- Balanced Class: Groups of similar abilities and needs.
- Small No.'s: We don't believe in quantity, more so quality.
- Extra Service: Within the Niseko area we provide a free pick-up and drop-off service.
- Great Memories: Photo and video Service of your lesson/tour.
Beginner Intermediate Snowboard Lesson Level-4
Level Four snowboarders are cautious intermediate snowboarders who are able to link turns, and stop with dynamic stops, confidently. These snowboarders can link turns smoothly keeping constant radius on beginner (green) to intermediate (red/blue) runs with better use of their edges, at moderate speed. Riding occasionally off-piste.
Intermediate Advance Snowboard Lesson Level-6
Level six snowboarders are confident intermediate snowboarders who can link turns on all red runs. They are able to perform basic carve turns on intermediate runs. These snowboarders board relatively fast and venture of into the powder regularly on the edge of the runs. Confident enough to snowboard among open trees, or natural powder runs off-piste.
Additional Info
- Why NOASC?: Some Great reasons below
- Professional Staff: Professionally trained and qualified instructors.
- Extra Skill: Local Niseko instructors living and working in the outdoor industry all year round.
- Extra Knowledge: A mix of local Niseko and foreign Instructors/guides.
- Flexibility: All our lessons are planned with flexibility and your desires in mind.
- Personal Service: We are not a large Niseko ski school, Niseko Backcountry guiding company.
- Balanced Class: Groups of similar abilities and needs.
- Small No.'s: We don't believe in quantity, more so quality.
- Extra Service: Within the Niseko area we provide a free pick-up and drop-off service.
- Great Memories: Photo and video Service of your lesson/tour.
Intermediate Snowboard Lesson Level-5
Level Five snowboarders are confident intermediate snowboarders who are able use dynamic linked turns, and stop confidently on intermediate red runs. These snowboarders board relatively fast, but may have difficulty, loosing their edges, on steeper, icy, or bumpy intermediate runs. May still slide turn to imitate turns on piste. Enjoying riding off-piste on red runs.
Additional Info
- Why NOASC?: Some Great reasons below
- Professional Staff: Professionally trained and qualified instructors.
- Extra Skill: Local Niseko instructors living and working in the outdoor industry all year round.
- Extra Knowledge: A mix of local Niseko and foreign Instructors/guides.
- Flexibility: All our lessons are planned with flexibility and your desires in mind.
- Personal Service: We are not a large Niseko ski school, Niseko Backcountry guiding company.
- Balanced Class: Groups of similar abilities and needs.
- Small No.'s: We don't believe in quantity, more so quality.
- Extra Service: Within the Niseko area we provide a free pick-up and drop-off service.
- Great Memories: Photo and video Service of your lesson/tour.
Niseko Winter Rafting
Written by AdministratorNiseko Winter Rafting
There is more to do in Niseko except of skiing and snowboarding! We are offering you one of these options now - lets try some white water rafting! Enjoy first thrilling entry slide, splashing water, snowball fight, lot of laughter and winter landscape from a totally different angle. Take some friend with you and let our raft guides to show you the beauties of Shiribetsu River. You do not have to worry about the cold temperatures - dry suites will protect you and even on snowy day you will feel warm and comfortable. No matter if this is you first time rafting or whether you experienced some white water before, winter rafting is a fun activity for anybody! The winter rafting tour is about 1,5 hour long, some extra time is required for transport.
Additional Info
- Price Adult 15,000yen
- Meeting Time AM 9:00 - 12:00, PM 13:00 - 16:00
- Duration 1.5 - 2 hours
- Min. Age 6 years (talk to NOASC staff about exceptions, child must be accompanied by an Adult)
- Min. Persons 4
- Season December to late March
- Book NOW! Click here to book this activity!
- What to Bring? Click here to learn more
Kids Private Ski/Snowboard Lessons
Get the most out of your Niseko Ski/Snowboarding Holiday with some help from NOASC's instructors looking after your kids with a half-day 4hr, 6hr ski/snowboard lessons. Our instructors are well trained in taking care of your kids, teaching them how to ski/snowboard, while most importantly keeping it all fun, and games.
Additional Info
- Price 16,500yen (extra person plus 4,500yen
- Duration Am:8:30-12:00(2hrs within), PM:13:30-16:30(2hrs within)
- Meeting Time 15mins before lesson time
- Min. Age 4 years plus
- Min. Persons 1 pers.
- Season Dec. through to April
- Your level? Click here to find your level.
- Book NOW! Click here to book this lesson.
- What to bring? Click here to view.
Mt Yotei Private Backcountry Tour
Written by AdministratorMt Yotei Private Backcountry Tour
If you come to Niseko, Mt. Yotei can be seen from most places. Yoteizan or "Ezo Fuji" as it is called attracts climbers and backcountry enthusiasts all year round. Your guide will choose the best way for hiking up and perfect lines for way down. Experience the longest vertical runs available in the Niseko region! Experience the extra VIP service of our PRIVATE tour.
Additional Info
- Price 71,500 yen up to 3 person (+ 1,000 yen/ extra person)
- Meeting Time Inquire about pick-up time
- Duration approx 8-9 hours
- Min. Age 13 years and above
- Min. Persons 1 (2 people recommended)
- Season December through to late April
- Book NOW! Click here to book this activity!
- What to Bring? Click here to learn more
More...
The season is nearing and NOASC is running private skiing and snowboarding lessons at Rusutsu, Kiroro, etc., ski resorts. All lessons include an optional free pick and drop off service from your accommodation at these resorts or in Niseko. Call NOASC to book your lessons in advance to avoid missing out. Telephone +81.136.23.1688.
(Note: NOASC teaches lessons at resorts other than Niseko United Resorts for the 2023/2024 Winter season. Contact NOASC for further information and to discuss your lesson resort of choice. Traveling times one-way vary with road conditions, please allow up to approximately 90 minutes for Sapporo regional resorts).
Additional Info
- Price Half-day 4hrs from 56,000yen
- Duration Am:8:30(4hrs), PM:13:30(4hrs)
- Meeting Time 15mins before lesson time
- Min. Age 4 years plus
- Min. Persons Private lessons from 1 pers+ extra for additional persons
- Season Dec. through to April
- Your level? Click here to find your level.
- Book NOW! Click here to book this lesson.
- What to bring? Click here to view.
Private Winter Rafting Tours
Written by NOASC MitsukoNiseko Private Winter Rafting
There is more to do in Niseko except of skiing and snowboarding! We are offering you one of these options now - lets try some white water rafting! Enjoy first thrilling entry slide, splashing water, snowball fight, lot of laughter and winter landscape from a totally different angle. Take some friend with you and let our raft guides to show you the beauties of Shiribetsu River. You do not have to worry about the cold temperatures - drysuites will protect you and even on snowy day you will feel warm and comfortable. No matter if this is you first time rafting or whether you experienced some white water before, winter rafting is a fun activity for anybody! The winter rafting tour is about 1,5 hour long, some extra time is required for transport.
Additional Info
- Price 70,000 yen (up to 7 persons)
- Meeting Time AM 9:00 - 12:00, PM 13:00 - 16:00
- Duration 1,5 - 2 hours
- Min. Age 6 years (talk to NOASC staff about exceptions, child must be accompanied by an Adult)
- Min. Persons 1 person (2 is recommended minimum, child under 13yrs must be accompanied by an Adult)
- Season December through March
- Book NOW! Click here to book this activity!
- What to Bring? Click here to learn more
Niseko 3 Half Day Ski/Snowboard Lesson Package
SAVE! SAVE! Get the most out of your Niseko Ski/Snowboarding Holiday with help from our 3 lesson group package. Suited to a first timer or beginner intermediate level skier/snowboarders. Our instructors will get you improving in just a few hours with this half-day group ski/snowboard lesson package. NOTE: These packages are only avialable for adult lessons.
Additional Info
- Price 23,000yen
- Meeting Time AM 10:00-12:00, PM 13:30-15:30
- Duration 2hrs
- Min. Age 13yrs
- Min. Persons 2
- Season Dec. to April
- Book NOW! Click here to book this activity!
- What to Bring? Click here to learn more
Niseko Explorer Private Tour
Experience a VIP full service tour of Niseko and its surrounding resorts. Moiwa ski resort is your powder heaven away from the main crowds of Niseko United resorts. A pick-up and drop off service from your door-step, includes all guiding, instruction, and transfers for 1-6 persons. Based on your needs your guide will show you the delights of the resorts you visit. Note: Lift tickets not included and pick up/drop-off is available from Kutchan and Niseko towns.