Private English and Chinese ski lessons and photography services at Zao Onsen Ski Resort
- Private lessons provided by a legally registered ski school, with a choice of Chinese or English instruction.
- All instructors are certified in Japan and internationally.
- Enjoy a pure powder snow experience at Zao Onsen Ski Resort.
- Snow Monster Tree Forest Spectacle: The cold wind blowing on the mountain top creates the most iconic "Snow Monster Tree Forest" in winter, a magnificent spectacle not to be missed.
- Exclusive private lessons: No shared lessons with other guests, ensuring you have an exclusive learning experience.
- To book a lesson, you must first book a 1-4 person basic package. Orders for upgrades purchased directly will be invalid and fully refunded.
- Photography service: If needed, the instructor will provide photography to capture wonderful skiing memories.
- Customer service reminder: 1-2 days before the lesson, customer service will contact you via Line, WeChat, or WhatsApp. Please ensure you have not blocked messages from strangers.
- Powder Snow Paradise: Zao Onsen is a famous powder snow ski resort in Japan, with soft and delicate snow quality, a paradise for ski enthusiasts.
- Suitable for families and advanced learners: Ideal for families with children, or students who wish to learn advanced skiing techniques.
Recommended age for participants: 5 to 55 years old.
What to expect
Ski Resort Data • Altitude: • Base: 780m; Summit: 1,661m; Vertical drop: approximately 881m • Skiable area: 1.86km² (approximately 186 hectares) • Number of trails: 57 in total, including: • Beginner: 28 trails • Intermediate: 19 trails • Advanced: 10 trails • Total run length: Approximately 50km of roads, longest single run approximately 9km (some sources say 10km) • Cable cars and chairlifts: • Approximately 35–41 in total (including 4-person gondola/gondola and various chairlifts) • Such as the Sanchō funitel (composed of two lines) which can directly reach the highest snow‑monster zone






Reviews
Met #CoachLiu at Zao Onsen Ski Resort this time. I was a little nervous about skiing at first, but Xiao Liu was very careful and patient in his guidance. His explanations were clear and simple. The whole process was completely stress-free, allowing me to get started right away. I quickly learned how to brake and turn on two skis in the morning, and in the afternoon, I was immediately doing continuous S-turns down the mountain. The sense of accomplishment was instantly maximized 😆 During the teaching process, he also pays attention to the students' conditions at all times, and the rhythm is just right. Very professional. The coach also helped take a lot of cool photos and videos. You can't take a bad picture with the snowy scenery of Zao 📸❄️ The overall experience was really worth it. If it's your first time skiing, or you want to learn safely and efficiently, you can't go wrong with Xiao Liu!
The 3-hour skiing experience was great. I successfully rode the cable car once and skied down the mountain (it was reassuring to have an instructor nearby). I would love to come back and do it again.
Bought this program for myself and 2 children. Our first experience skiing. Our instructor, Jay is very patient and professional. My children learned fast and managed to ski after the first class. Thumbs up.
Coach Chang Jung-chun greatly enhanced our family's skiing experience! Whether teaching beginners like my wife, who is afraid of heights, or active children, Coach Chang was very patient in demonstrating, encouraging, and correcting. She uses different methods to allow students to feel the correct skiing techniques themselves and provides guidance based on the characteristics of the students. Her teaching methods are very flexible and effective. After 2 days of training and guidance, the children's parallel skiing was quite good, and my wife was able to successfully cross the red line ski run with the coach's guidance, allowing us all to experience more different ski runs and the spectacular scenery of the Zao mountain range together. We are very grateful for Coach Chang's dedication, which has made our family's ski trip even more memorable. We all love her very much!
❄️My first time snowboarding was a huge success! Highly recommend my treasure of an instructor, Xiaoliu! 🏂 Today was my first time trying snowboarding, and I was a little nervous, but I was so lucky to meet instructor Xiaoliu! 🌟 Why recommend Xiaoliu? 1. Super Patient & Professional: She explained everything in great detail, starting from how to put on the equipment. All the basic knowledge was taught very well. 2. Smooth Communication: She's a native Mandarin speaker, so communication was completely seamless, and instructions were clear. 3. Speedy Teaching: With her vivid explanations and easy-to-understand demonstrations, I actually learned Heel side and Toe side C turns within 3 hours! I was shocked by how quickly I improved! 🤯 4. Great Personality: Xiaoliu is cute and funny, the class atmosphere was super fun, and we laughed throughout the whole time 😂. She's also very encouraging, which boosted my confidence! 5. Great Photography Skills: She also took a lot of cool photos and videos for me 📸. If you're also a snowboarding newbie, you definitely can't go wrong with Xiaoliu! I had so much fun today, and I'm already looking forward to snowboarding with her next time! ❤️🔥 #Skiing #Snowboarding #RecommendedSnowboardingInstructor #InstructorXiaoliu #FirstTimeSnowboarding #Snowboarding
Thank you, Vincent, for the lesson! A super thorough and gentle explanation and practice of basic skiing concepts and techniques. He pays great attention to safety and tries his best to meet all requests/attempts. He also provides a lot of emotional support (constantly encouraging and praising) 😂. Even with bad weather, the skiing experience was perfect! After our 3-hour lesson, we all had a basic grasp of the snowplow, and we felt like we went from zero to being able to start enjoying skiing!
Coach Liu is very patient with his teaching. Even first-timers can learn to ski safely. You can learn a C-turn in one day, and if you're a bit more advanced, you can do an S-turn. You'll be added to a group a few days beforehand. The overall lesson is very comfortable and will make you fall in love with skiing ☃️ (PS: It's recommended to buy hip and knee protectors for the lesson, as Zao doesn't have them for rent.)
Coach Vincent is very professional and patient, taking great care of each student (group of 5). He starts with the basics of putting on the board, stance, and how to brake safely, explaining and demonstrating each movement repeatedly. Throughout the process, the coach continuously observes our movements, corrects details individually, and explains in different ways to ensure we truly understand and execute the movements correctly. What impressed me the most was the coach's dedication; he constantly skated back and forth, climbed slopes, adjusted our posture, and encouraged us to keep trying. As a first-time learner, I felt very secure and quickly built confidence. Overall, the class atmosphere was relaxed and enjoyable, a course that was both professional and welcoming. The coach also advised us on the best times to see the snow monsters when visibility is good. The course was well-structured, the atmosphere was relaxed, and we progressed quickly. Highly recommended! 🏂🌨️
Amazing experience! Peyton was great and helped my girlfriend learn how to ski. The meeting point was established easily and communication was very good through Whatsapp. Even though my girlfriend was a beginner (never skiied before), at the end of the 3-hour lesson she was skiing without assistance, and learnt how to stop quickly, and turn while going down-hill. The next day, we went by ourselves and my girlfriend was quickly improving using the techniques and basic foundations taught by Peyton.
My private ski lesson at Zao Onsen Ski Resort with Coach Liu was an outstanding experience. Coach Liu was incredibly meticulous and patient in her teaching. Her explanations were easy to understand, allowing me to quickly grasp the essentials of skiing. During practice, she closely monitored my physical condition, ensuring I improved my skills safely. Towards the end of the lesson, when I was running out of energy, Coach Liu stayed by my side the entire time, escorting me safely down the mountain, demonstrating exceptional professionalism and responsibility. If you're looking for a professional, responsible, and reassuring ski instructor, Coach Liu is definitely the best choice at Zao. I highly recommend booking a lesson with her!
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