SNOWAY ACADEMY

Hokkaido Ski Lessons

RUSUTSU RESORT SKI LESSONS · 2026–2027

Rui Shu Tong Ski Instructor|Private Chinese Classes

Snoway Academy is the official partner of Ruo Shu Tu Ski Resort and offers beginner and family ski experiences. We provide private Chinese, Cantonese and English Ski/Snowboard lessons. Our instructors tailor the training to the student’s level, age and learning goals, ensuring you can enjoy your stay in Ruo Shu Tu safely.

Snoway Academy is the official partner of Ruo Shu Tu Ski Resort and offers beginner and family ski experiences. We provide private Chinese, Cantonese and English Ski/Snowboard lessons. Our instructors tailor the training to the student’s level, age and learning goals, ensuring you can enjoy your stay in Ruo Shu Tu safely.


BOOK RUSUTSUS LESSONS


Book Your Rusutsu Ski Lesson Online

Choose your activity, date, lesson time and group size. Enter the guest details and pay online to confirm your booking.

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Choose Your Lesson

Select Ski or Snowboard, lesson length and group size.

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Guest Details

Tell us your ability, preferred language and lesson needs.

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Choose a Date

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Confirm and Pay

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Choose Your Lesson

Select Ski or Snowboard, lesson length and group size.

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Guest Details

Tell us your ability, preferred language and lesson needs.

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Choose a Date

Check availability and enter your details.

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Confirm and Pay

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RUSUTSU RESORT


Rusutsu Resort: Access, Powder & Lesson Highlights

Rusutsu offers three mountains, 37 runs, beginner terrain and Hokkaido powder. Enjoy views of Mt. Yotei and Lake Toya.
Private lessons are available in English,.

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Direct Buses from Sapporo and New Chitose Airport

From the city center of Sapporo, you can take the Rusutsu-Go train; from New Chitose Airport, you can take the BIGRUNS train to Rausu; the journey takes about 120 minutes; in winter weather, the travel time may increase.

2026–2027 Snow Season Warning:The official announcement is that starting November 28, 2026, the Sapporo-bound winter bus service will be fare-based; as of September 25, 2026, the fare and reservation details are still to be announced. Before booking a course, please check the arrival time, the time required to rent equipment, and the return schedule; do not directly use the same schedule as last season.

Bus from Sapporo to return · Airport-to-airport bus · Winter Fee Announcement

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Three Mountains & 37 Runs

Explore beginner slopes, long cruising runs and ungroomed powder across West Mt., East Mt. and Mt. Isola.
VIEW THE RUSUTSU TRAIL MAP

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Beginner & Family Friendly

Wide, gentle runs are ideal for practising stopping, turning and speed control.

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A Complete Resort Experience

Accommodation, restaurants, hot springs and family snow activities are available within the resort.


RUSUTSU PRIVATE SKI LESSONS


Who Are Our Rusutsu Ski Lessons For?

Private lessons tailored to age, ability and learning goals.

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First-Time Riders

Learn equipment basics, movement, safe falling, stopping and your first turns.

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Children and Families

Lessons follow each child’s energy and learning pace.

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Beginners Ready to Progress

Improve posture, turning and speed control on Rusutsu’s varied terrain.

Skiing/Snowboarding

English Speaking

Rusutsu Resort


2026–2027 SEASON PRICE


Rusutsu Ski Lesson Prices

2026–2027: The winter course fees are the same regardless of the season. The following are the Rusutsu Resort Ryujin Ski/Snowboard Private Lessons costs, all prices are calculated in Japanese yen.

Half-day or full-day, how to choose?
3 hours:It is suitable for students who want to experience the technique first or focus on improving one skill. Beginners still need to allocate time for equipment adjustment and basic practice; it does not mean that they can glide independently in half a day.
5+1 hours / 6+1 hours:With 5/6 hours of instruction and 1 hour of lunch break, it is suitable for travelers who want more complete practice time; please choose based on your physical condition, your child's schedule, and your transportation arrangements.
For many consecutive days:It is possible to explain the current level and learning goals before booking the class so that the course can be adapted to the student's progress; the actual content will be evaluated by the coach.

Rusutsu Private Lesson Prices · 2026–2027
GUESTS 5+1 HOURS 6+1 HOURS 3 HOURS
9:00–12:00 or 13:00–16:00
1–2 Guests ¥88,000 ¥98,000 ¥65,000
3 Guests ¥96,000 ¥106,000 ¥70,000
4 Guests ¥104,000 ¥114,000 ¥75,000
5 Guests ¥112,000 ¥122,000 ¥80,000
6 Guests ¥120,000 ¥130,000 ¥85,000

BOOKING INFORMATION

Rusutsu Lessons
Before You Book

Before booking a private ski lesson in Rujiu, please first understand the cost breakdown, class hours, and cancellation and change policies.

Before attending, first confirm three things:
① Please verify the collection information in the email; if you do not receive it or have any questions, please contact us first; do not assume that you will be collected at the hotel lobby.
② Reserve time for renting and returning ski equipment, changing clothes, and getting to the meeting point; if you need coaching to rent equipment, the relevant time will be included in the course.
③ If you are traveling to and from Sapporo immediately, please first confirm that the bus arrival and return times will be compatible with the selected class. Then complete the reservation.

First time preparing equipment? You can read first.beginner equipment checklist.

Lesson fees include private instruction and Japanese consumption tax. Lift passes, equipment, ski clothing, transport, meals, travel insurance and personal expenses are not included.
Lunch, breaks and equipment rental assistance are included within the booked lesson time.

Snoway Academy holds third-party liability insurance with coverage up to ¥200 million. This does not replace personal travel or ski insurance. We recommend insurance that covers skiing or snowboarding. Guests with injuries, pregnancy, heart conditions or other health concerns should seek medical advice before participating.

Guests sharing a lesson should have similar ability levels. When adults, children or mixed abilities learn together, the lesson will follow the least experienced guest for safety. Each lesson covers either skiing or snowboarding. Separate instructors are required to learn both activities at the same time. Equipment rental assistance, breaks and meals are included within the booked lesson time.

If you need to cancel a confirmed lesson, please contact Snoway Academy as early as possible.

CANCELLATION POLICY

31 days or more before the lesson: Full refund, less a 2% administration and payment processing fee
15–30 days before: 80% refund
8–14 days before: 50% refund
2–7 days before: 20% refund
Within one day, same-day cancellation or no-show: No refund

DATE CHANGES

Please contact us as early as possible. Changes depend on instructor availability, resort operations and remaining lesson spaces. Changes are not guaranteed.

Resort Closure and Force Majeure

Skiing and snowboarding are affected by weather, snow and resort operations. Lessons normally continue while the resort remains open and the lesson can safely proceed.
If a guest cancels due to snowfall, strong winds, poor visibility, partial lift closures or personal concerns, the standard cancellation and refund policy will apply.
Only when the resort officially announces a full closure on the lesson date and the lesson cannot proceed will Snoway Academy contact the guest to arrange rescheduling, a change of resort where available, lesson credit or a full refund.

Travel Disruption

If a guest cannot reach the resort because of a cancelled flight or suspended public transport, but the resort remains open and the lesson can proceed, the standard cancellation and refund policy will apply.

Refunds are returned to the original payment method. Processing times depend on the card provider or payment platform.


OTHER HOKKAIDO LOCATIONS


Explore More Hokkaido Ski Lessons

Private Ski and Snowboard lessons are also available in Sapporo, Kiroro and Otaru.

Sapporo

SAPPORO TEINE

Easy access from Sapporo with wide, beginner-friendly slopes.

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KIRORO

KIRORO SNOW WORLD

Quality powder and excellent facilities for families.

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Sapporo

SAPPORO KOKUSAI

Reliable snow and spacious slopes for building confidence.

Explore Sapporo Kokusai lessons →

OTARU

ONZE · Asarigawa Onsen

Convenient for guests staying in Otaru or western Sapporo.

VIEW ONZE LESSONS →

Sapporo

SAPPORO TEINE

Easy access from Sapporo with wide, beginner-friendly slopes.

Explore Teine lessons →

kiroro

KIRORO SNOW WORLD

Quality powder and excellent facilities for families.

VIEW KIRORO LESSONS →

Sapporo

SAPPORO KOKUSAI

Reliable snow and spacious slopes for building confidence.

Explore Sapporo Kokusai lessons →

OTARU

SNOW CRUISE ONZE

Located between Sapporo and Otaru, with views of Ishikari Bay. A beginner-friendly resort offering night skiing.

VIEW ONZE LESSONS →

OTARU

ASARIGAWA ONSEN

A quiet ski resort near Otaru, ideal for beginners, families and a relaxing hot spring visit after skiing.

VIEW ASARIGAWA LESSONS →

How to choose the right ski instructor for you in Rujiu?

When choosing a ski instructor in Suidou, in addition to considering the cost, you should also confirm the types of skis they teach, relevant certifications, the language of instruction, and whether they are suitable for the level of the student. For first-time skiers, clear explanations and sequential practice are important; for those with a foundation, they can explain the skills they want to improve when making an appointment.

The Snoway Academy team conducts internal training led by Level 3 senior coaches, focusing on explaining, demonstrating, observing movements, and providing targeted feedback, adjusting the exercises according to the participants' level and physical condition. You can start byGet to know our ski coaching team and individual qualificationsLevel 3-led training does not mean that every session is taught by a Level 3 trainer; the designated trainer, board type, and language arrangements must be confirmed according to the date and timeframe.

Please let us know before booking:The age of each participant, the type of ski/snowboard, current level, desired language, and learning goals. If there is a significant difference in the level between parents and children or between friends, you can first inquire about group arrangements to ensure that practice is more suited to each person's needs.

Beginner & Family-focused

Customized Lesson

Friendly, step-by-step lessons for a confident start.

Trusted by 2,000+ Students

More Than 2,000 Students

Trusted by students and families from around the world.

Your Journey Starts Here

Ready for Hokkaido?

Let us guide your first experience on snow.

Licensed in Japan

Japan-Registered School

Legally registered and operated in Japan.

Resort Official Partner

Approved Lessons

Registered for commercial instruction at the resorts, following their operating and safety requirements.

Certified Instructor Team

A Team Led by Level 3 Instructors

All instructors hold relevant coaching certificates and are legally authorized to work in Japan. The team conducts internal training led by Level 3 senior instructors, emphasizing clear explanations, demonstration of movements, and structured practice based on skill level.

Insurance

Learn with Confidence

Third-party liability insurance is included.

STUDENT STORIES · Rusutsu Resort

Rusutsu Student Stories

From first steps to confident turns, every achievement deserves to be remembered.

FAMILY

The first time a family went skiing

A new experience and a memory created together.

Hong Kong | First-Time | Family Lesson

Friends

More Than Reaching the Summit

Learn together and explore more of Rusutsu Resort.

Hong Kong | Beginner | Private Lesson

Couple

More Than Just Snow

Learning, falling and getting back up.
together

Beginner Snowboarders | Private Lesson

NEXT LEVEL

Build the Flow

Improve posture, turning and speed control on varied terrain.

Beginner Snowboarders | Private Lesson

KIDS COURSE

Confidence Starts with a Smile

Patient guidance for young
learners.

First Experience|Malaysian Student|Children's Skiing Course

YOUR STORY STARTS HERE

Your Story Could Be Next

Make your first Hokkaido ski holiday
unforgettable.

RUSUTSU SKI LESSON FAQ

Rusutsu Lessons
Frequently Asked Questions

Answers about lessons, ability levels, languages, prices, transport and booking.

Yes. Lessons begin with equipment basics, movement, getting up and safe stopping before progressing at a comfortable pace. Children learn according to their age, energy and ability.

Yes. Improve posture, turning, speed control and skills for different terrain.

Yes. Lessons are available in English, Mandarin and Cantonese, subject to instructor availability.

Yes. Select Ski or Snowboard when booking. Each instructor can teach only one activity per lesson. Separate instructors are required for different activities.

For one or two guests, a three-hour lesson starts from ¥65,000, a 5+1-hour lesson from ¥88,000 and a 6+1-hour lesson from ¥98,000. Prices depend on lesson length and group size.

No. Day visitors can also book lessons. Seasonal buses usually operate from Sapporo and New Chitose Airport. Check the current timetable before booking.

Throughour booking platform,choose Rusutsu Resort, Ski or Snowboard, your date, lesson time and group size online. Enter the guest details and complete payment to receive your confirmation email.


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