This trip to Hakuba for skiing was a perfect experience from the moment of booking. The lessons were reserved well in advance, and email communication was highly efficient. They even created a group chat to confirm details closer to the departure date, which made us feel very reassured by their meticulousness.
Originally, we booked lessons at Tsugaike, but the instructor, considering we were complete beginners, proactively suggested switching to Iwatake, where the slopes are more suitable for new learners. It turned out to be an incredibly wise decision! Iwatake's terrain is truly beginner-friendly.
The 6-hour lesson was practically a "crash course":
We not only learned front and back edge pushing, edge changes, and falling leaf, but even unlocked straight-line skiing! The instructor was incredibly patient, explaining theoretical knowledge in an easy-to-understand manner, making even complex movements simple to grasp.
The most touching part was when we realized we had left our backpack on the mountain after coming down. The instructor, after leaving, returned to help us contact the ski resort staff to retrieve it, and even drove us back to our hotel afterward. We are truly grateful!
I would definitely give it a 10/10. If anyone is planning to learn skiing in Hakuba, you can book with confidence.