Lessons
Rusutsu Private Lesson! -Full Day
Powder Mastery, Chisenupuri Cats -Full Day
Rusutsu Private Lesson! -Full Day
Elevate Your Skills on the Slopes with Expert Guidance!
Join SSJ on a full day private ski or snowboarding lesson which allows you to explore Hokkaido's largest ski area as well as honing in your craft!
Rusutsu is just 30 mins away from Niseko (transportation included), has a large variety and some of the best maintained slopes in Hokkai
Elevate Your Skills on the Slopes with Expert Guidance!
Join SSJ on a full day private ski or snowboarding lesson which allows you to explore Hokkaido's largest ski area as well as honing in your craft!
Rusutsu is just 30 mins away from Niseko (transportation included), has a large variety and some of the best maintained slopes in Hokkaido.
Rusutsu's lifts are set up in a way where we can easily get more runs in than Niseko!
This program is best suited for beginners who have taken previous lessons who are looking to advance to an intermediate level.
Itinerary:
- Pick up time is 8:00-8:30 AM
(Complimentary transfers between Niseko and Rusutsu 30-40mins)
- Private lesson up to 6 hours (we will have lunch at the ski resort).
- Transport back to hotels
Included:
- Instructor (max 5 guests/ instructor)
Not Included:
- Rental Equipment
- Food/ drinks
- Lift Passes
Price:
Instructor: JPY 95,000 (max 5 guests)
Lift Pass: JPY 7,500 per person
+10% tax
30% off any rental gear through Niseko Basecamp.
Available: December 5, 2023- April 15, 2024
The Challenger, Rusutsu -Full Day
Powder Mastery, Chisenupuri Cats -Full Day
Rusutsu Private Lesson! -Full Day
Test your Skills by Trying to Keep up with our Experts!
Following an expert skier/ snowboarder can do wonders to your riding ability by pushing yourself to put together everything you have learned from previous lessons.
The Challenger program is designed to be intense and tire you out with lots of riding and instruction in between. The
Test your Skills by Trying to Keep up with our Experts!
Following an expert skier/ snowboarder can do wonders to your riding ability by pushing yourself to put together everything you have learned from previous lessons.
The Challenger program is designed to be intense and tire you out with lots of riding and instruction in between. The challenger is best suited for the intermediate rider looking to go advanced!
Rusutsu is Hokkaido's largest resort. Just 30 mins away from Niseko (transportation included), Rusutsu has a large variety, some of the best tree/ powderskiing and best maintained slopes in Hokkaido.
Rusutsu's lifts are set up in a way where we can easily get more runs in than Niseko!
Itinerary:
- Pick up time is 8:00-8:30 AM
(Complimentary transfers between Niseko and Rusutsu 30-40mins)
- Private lesson up to 6 hours (we will have lunch at the ski resort).
- Transport back to the Niseko area.
Included:
- Instructor (max 5 guests/ instructor)
Not Included:
- Rental Equipment
- Food/ drinks
- Lift Passes
Price:
Instructor: JPY 95,000 (max 5 guests)
Lift Pass: JPY 7,500 per person
+10% tax
30% off any rental gear through Niseko Basecamp.
Available: December 5, 2023- April 15, 2024
Powder Mastery, Chisenupuri Cats -Full Day
Powder Mastery, Chisenupuri Cats -Full Day
Powder Mastery, Chisenupuri Cats -Full Day
Learn to float and make the most out of the best snow in the World!
SSJ is the only snowsports school in Niseko with a private cat-ski operation.
Chisenupuri is our exclusive area just 20 mins away from Niseko (transport included) where we utilize a snowcat to gain elevation.
From big open powder runs to scenic tree runs passing by wild hot
Learn to float and make the most out of the best snow in the World!
SSJ is the only snowsports school in Niseko with a private cat-ski operation.
Chisenupuri is our exclusive area just 20 mins away from Niseko (transport included) where we utilize a snowcat to gain elevation.
From big open powder runs to scenic tree runs passing by wild hot-springs there is something for everyone here!
Chisenupuri is exclusive to 12 guests/ day so you can be sure to be riding fresh snow all day!
Book with SSJ to get 50% off on your instructor!
Both a "Private lesson" and "The Challenger" is available here.
This program is for intermediate to advanced skiers/ snowboarders looking to venture into powder and is the perfect stepping stone for the backcountry.
Itinerary:
0830- Pick up at your accommodation in Niseko
0900- Arrive at Chisenupuri
0915- Briefing
0930- Lesson starts
1200- Lunch
1600- Shuttle returns to Niseko
Included:
- Instructor (max 4 guests/ instructor)
- Scrumptious Lunch
- Transfers to and from Niseko
Not Included:
- Rental Equipment
Price:
Cat Skiing: JPY 77,273 per person
Instructor: JPY 47,500 (max 4 guests)
+10% tax
30% off any rental gear through Niseko Basecamp.
Available: December 23, 2023- March 15, 2024
Intro to Intro
Hokkaido Road Trip
Powder Mastery, Chisenupuri Cats -Full Day
Become a backcountry rider!
Want to get into the backcountry but don't know where to start? We've got you covered!
The Intro to Intro is a one day ski touring/ splitboarding course/ lesson in our private ski area or Chisenupuri.
Ski touring/ Splitboarding utilizes our own feet rather than lifts to gain elevation before riding down.
In the
Become a backcountry rider!
Want to get into the backcountry but don't know where to start? We've got you covered!
The Intro to Intro is a one day ski touring/ splitboarding course/ lesson in our private ski area or Chisenupuri.
Ski touring/ Splitboarding utilizes our own feet rather than lifts to gain elevation before riding down.
In the Intro to Intro you will be able to experience a beautiful scenic hike through mountains, forest and even a wild onsen (hot spring)! And of course, the best part of all, ride down fresh snow!
Itinerary:
- Pick up time is 8 AM from your accommodation in the Niseko area.
- Transport to Chisenupuri (20-30mins)
- Private lesson up to 6 hours (we will have lunch in the wilderness).
- Transport back to the Niseko area.
Included:
- Instructor (max 5 people/ instructor)
- Avalanche Satefy Equipment
- Transportation to and from Chisenupuri.
Not Included:
- Rental Skis/ Splitboard
- Food/ drinks
Price:
Instructor: JPY 95,000 (max 5 people)
+10% tax
50% off any rental gear through for the Intro to Intro through Niseko Basecamp.
Available: December 5, 2023- April 15, 2024
Hokkaido Road Trip
Hokkaido Road Trip
Hokkaido Road Trip
See More, Do More!
Discover lessor known areas of beautiful Hokkaido while improving your ski/ snowboard skills! Our Road Trips will allow you to see ski areas across the island as well as explore the culinary and cultural aspects of Hokkaido.
Send us a message to build your dream trip with SSJ!
The Team
Alexander Gubisch
Alexander Gubisch
Alexander Gubisch
Ski Instructor
Desiree Osen
Alexander Gubisch
Alexander Gubisch
Ski Instructor
Michael Chan
Alexander Gubisch
Michael Chan
Snowboard Instructor
Weilu Sun
Alexander Gubisch
Michael Chan
Snowboard Instructor
Clayton Kernaghan
Mattias Takehiro Hosogai
Mattias Takehiro Hosogai
Owner
Mattias Takehiro Hosogai
Mattias Takehiro Hosogai
Mattias Takehiro Hosogai
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