Private Lessons (3yrs+)
Should I book in advance?
We recommend booking well before your arrival to ensure availability, particularly from the 20th of December to mid-February. Please contact our team at arai@myokosnowsports.com if you have any questions.
Do your instructors speak English?
Yes. All our guides and instructors are either native or fluent in English and all lessons are run in English. We have a large number of instructors from around the world, as well as from Japan. If you have a request for a private lesson in another ...
Can I book a private lesson for one ski participant and one snowboard participant to go together?
Unfortunately, we cannot have a mix of disciplines in the same lesson (ie. everyone in the lesson has to be either skiing OR snowboarding, not a combination of both). This is because the techniques and skills required for both disciplines are very ...
Can we book a private lesson for our family to go all together?
Yes, you are welcome to book a private lesson for your family. However, please note that due to age and ability differences, it creates a more challenging environment for learning and mountain exploration. Family private lessons are a good option ...
Can I split the time of my private lesson between me and a friend or family member?
Yes. You are welcome to use the time of a private lesson as you wish. For example, you could book a Morning 4 (8:30am to 12:30pm) and split the time two hours for you and two hours for your companion. A minimum of two hours per person is recommended ...
Can I have more than one person in my private lesson, and is there an additional cost?
Private lessons can be booked for up to 4 participants as standard (or up to 6 upon request). If sharing a private lesson all participants should be of a similar ability level. All private lessons are a fixed cost – there is no additional fee for ...
Do I need a lift ticket and is one included in the cost of the lessons?
A valid Arai Snow Resort lift pass is required for all participants. Lift tickets are not included in the lesson cost but are available for purchase at the resort.
Where are private lessons run?
Private lessons are run throughout Arai Snow Resort.
Will I have the same instructor each day?
Yes. We will guarantee you the same instructor each day so long as we have availability at the time of making your booking.
What will my lessons include each day?
On your first day your private instructor will chat with you about your current ability, skiing/snowboarding preferences and goals. They will then match each day’s session to give you the best possible experience. Private lessons are often a ...
What time and where do I meet for my private lesson?
All private lessons meet 5 minutes before the published start time by the blue flag at the on-snow meeting area near the base of the Sanroku #1 beginner chairlift in Arai Snow Resort.