Karuizawa Ski Lessons in Japan | Private Lessons at Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort (Private Charter Car Optional)
- The Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort offers private ski lessons at its conveniently located and well-maintained ski area. With abundant surrounding attractions and shopping facilities, even those with non-skiing companions can enjoy sightseeing and shopping in Karuizawa.
- Personalized lessons, tailored to individual skill levels, can quickly and effectively improve skiing skills and reduce the risk of injury.
- Flexible course schedules, ranging from 90-minute trial lessons to 6-hour courses, suitable for beginners to intermediate learners.
- We offer private private charter car services with customized itineraries. Departure times are available from designated locations in Tokyo's 23 wards, and times can be adjusted to suit your needs. Avoid sharing a car with other travelers for a more relaxed, flexible, and convenient journey.
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Product Info
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- Service Introduction -
- Target age: 5 years and above
- Trial Class (90 minutes) Class Time: Morning session 08:00~09:30 or Afternoon session 12:00~13:30
- Half-day course (3 hours) Course time: Morning session 09:30~12:30 or Afternoon session 13:00~16:00
- Full-day course (6 hours) Course time: 10:00~16:00 throughout the day. Six hours of course throughout the day (including a one-hour lunch break).
- Ski Resort Introduction -
The Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort is one of the most easily accessible ski destinations from Tokyo, approximately an hour away by Shinkansen. To ensure a pleasant experience for both beginners and intermediate skiers, the ski slopes and snow park are meticulously maintained. The ski season begins in November, with the cold air enabling the snowmaking machines to produce high-quality snow. A sprawling resort area lies at the base of the ski resort, encompassing the Prince Hotel and a large shopping mall complex.
- Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort Opening Hours
- Early bird season / November 1st to December 19th, 2025, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM daily.
- Regular season / December 20, 2025 to March 22, 2026, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily
- During the New Year period and designated dates / December 27, 2025 to January 5, 2026, plus January 10 to 12, January 31, February 1, February 7 to 8, and February 14 to 15 and February 21 to 23, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily.
- Spring Ski Season / March 23-31, 2026, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily
[Note] The business hours listed in the above official announcement are subject to change. Please see the Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort website for details. Please click here .
International Coaching Certification
Professionally certified ski and snowboard instructors in Chinese, English, and Japanese
Professionally certified ski instructors in Chinese, English, and Japanese
Teaching location: Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort
Skiing lesson instructional videos
[Private Private charter car Service] Vehicle Description: 7-seater Alphard, accommodating up to 6 passengers (one of whom must sit in the front passenger seat), with a luggage capacity of approximately 4 pieces of 24-inch luggage or 2 pieces of 28-inch luggage.
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[Private Private charter car Service] Vehicle Description: 10-seater Hiace, can carry up to 9 passengers (one of whom must sit in the front passenger seat), with a luggage capacity of approximately 9 pieces of 24-inch luggage or 5 pieces of 28-inch luggage.
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[Private Private charter car Service] Vehicle Description: 18-seater Coaster, capable of carrying up to 18 passengers, with independent luggage space, which can accommodate approximately 18 pieces of 24-inch luggage.
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What You Can Expect
Purchase Notice
- If you're unsure how to rent equipment for the first time, it's recommended to arrive at the ski resort an hour in advance. You can also ask an instructor to accompany you, but you'll need to factor in their service time.
- When children are being taught alongside adults, please prioritize teaching children for a better service experience.
- Cancellation is free up to 15 days before the reservation date. Cancellation within 15 days will result in a full refund except for force majeure events (such as pandemics or disasters), in which case a handling fee will be deducted. No refund will be given for cancellations due to personal reasons. Please be aware of this policy.
Surcharge(s)
[Private Ski Lessons] Extended Lesson Fees
If you wish to extend the lesson on the same day, the fee is 30,000 yen for every 2 hours of instruction. Please pay the instructor directly in Japanese yen cash.
[Private private charter car service] Highway and parking fees, etc.
For private charter car fees of 2 days or more, the cost does not include highway tolls, parking fees, etc., which will be reimbursed based on actual expenses (details will be provided). Please pay the driver in Japanese Yen cash at the end of the trip.
Overtime fees for private private charter car service
If the usage time exceeds the specified time for each plan, the overtime fee is 4,000 yen per half hour (more than 30 minutes is calculated as 1 hour), which should be paid to the driver in yen cash at the end of the trip.
Private private charter car service - night service fee
If the ride is used between 22:00 and 06:00, a night service fee of 5,000 yen will be charged each time. Please pay the driver in yen cash at the end of the trip.
[Private Private Charter Car Service] Driver's accommodation and meals included for consecutive bookings.
For continuous use of the vehicle for 2 days or more, a fee of 12,000 yen per night will be charged for the driver's accommodation and meals. Please pay the driver in yen cash at the end of the trip.
Reminders
[Skiing Lessons] If beginners don't know how to rent equipment, an instructor can accompany them. However, the time spent accompanying the instructor will be counted towards the lesson hours. It is recommended to arrive at the ski resort one hour in advance to rent equipment.
[Skiing Lessons] The age of the students must be 5 years or older. When children and adults are learning together, we recommend prioritizing children for a better service experience.
[Ski Lessons] Free cancellation is available 15 days before the booking date. Within 15 days, a full refund will be issued except for force majeure events (such as pandemics or disasters), in which case a handling fee will be deducted. No refunds will be issued for cancellations due to personal reasons. Please be aware of this policy.
[Ski Lessons] The instructor will contact you before the lesson to confirm any details about the day's lessons. When making a reservation, please make sure to fill in your contactable phone number, email address, or social media account (LINE or WeChat, etc.) so that you can receive the reservation confirmation email and successfully communicate with the instructor.
【Private charter car Service】To ensure you have enough time to visit and enjoy your tour, you can communicate with the driver at any time on the day of the trip to adjust the itinerary. It is recommended to allow ample time when planning your trip and take travel time into account in your itinerary design to avoid exceeding the private charter car service time and incurring additional overtime fees.
【Private charter car Service】Service hours: 12 hours for one-day private charter car/ 10 hours per day for multi-day private charter car(including waiting time). For departures or returns from or to the garage outside of the 23 wards of Tokyo, the time required for return trips from other locations will be deducted.
【Private charter car Service】Please note that if there are uncontrollable factors such as traffic congestion, the extra time will still be charged according to the actual overtime. It is recommended to allow for flexible time in your itinerary.
【Private charter car Service】The driver will assist in providing itinerary suggestions, but the driver is not a professional tour guide and can only provide a simple introduction on the bus. The driver will not be able to accompany you to the attractions for a guided tour. Please understand and forgive us.
【Private charter car Service】To ensure the safety of passengers and drivers, Japan has restrictions on drivers' driving and rest time to effectively prevent traffic accidents caused by bus drivers being too fatigued. Please be aware of and understand this.
【Private charter car Service】Our company provides legal green-plated vehicles and insures them with commercial vehicle insurance and passenger insurance in accordance with Japanese law. For greater peace of mind, we recommend that travelers purchase travel accident insurance, inconvenience insurance, and overseas medical insurance before their visit to establish comprehensive protection (this product does not include the above insurances).
How to Redeem Your Voucher
How to Use Your Voucher
- Please present the e-voucher on-site
Validity Period
- The voucher must be used on the selected date and within operating hours; Invalid after expiration
Meeting Point
Location Name: Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort, in front of SKI Center
Address: Japan, Nagano Prefecture, Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort, Karuizawa Town, KaruizawaExperience Location
Location Name: Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort
Address: Japan, Nagano Prefecture, Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort, Karuizawa Town, KaruizawaCancellation Policy
- Cancellations 15 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
- For cancellations made 9 to 14 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 30% will apply
- For cancellations made 4 to 8 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 50% will apply
- For cancellations made 1 to 3 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 80% will apply
- Cancellation is not allowed between 0–0 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.
- Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.
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