Ski & Snowboard school
Appi Ski & Snowboard School offers lessons with the motto “New, Fun, and Scientific” in response to the evolution and diversification of equipment and changes in the environment with the times. You will improve immediately with good snow quality in Appi Kogen Ski Resort. ※ Reservation required. Due to the limited number of Chinese / English-speaking instructors, we may not always be able to offer lessons in Chinese / English.
Click the button below to apply for a ski / snowboard school reservation.
Private course
Period: (From the opening of the ski resort to the end of the ski resort)
| Program | Timetable | Number of people | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-term Course Program | Morning 80 | 8:30-9:50 | 1 | 14,000 JPY |
| 2-3 | 17,000 JPY | |||
| 4-6 | 20,000 JPY | |||
|
Evening 80 * Night time Business days only |
16:00-17:20 | 1 | 14,000 JPY | |
| 2-3 | 17,000 JPY | |||
| 4-6 | 20,000 JPY | |||
| AM Course Programs |
Private Lesson AM2ｈ |
10:30-12:30 | 1 | 23,000 JPY |
| 2-3 | 30,000 JPY | |||
| 4-6 | 35,000 JPY | |||
|
Private Lesson AM3ｈ |
9:30-12:30 | 1名 | 33,000 JPY | |
| 2-3 | 40,000 JPY | |||
| 4-6 | 45,000 JPY | |||
| PM Course Programs |
Private Lesson PM2ｈ |
13:30-15:30 | 1 | 21,000 JPY |
| 2-3 | 26,000 JPY | |||
| 4-6 | 31,000 JPY | |||
|
Private Lesson PM3ｈ * Night time Business days only |
13:30-16:30 | 1 | 31,000 JPY | |
| 2-3 | 36,000 JPY | |||
| 4-6 | 41,000 JPY | |||
| 1Day Course Program |
Business days only 4ｈ / 1Day |
10:30-12:30 13:30-15:30 |
1 | 42,000 JPY |
| 2-3 | 50,000 JPY | |||
| 4-6 | 60,000 JPY | |||
|
Private Lesson 5ｈ / 1Day |
Free time schedule * Without of nighttime business days Until 16:00 |
1 | 52,000 JPY | |
| 2-3 | 60,000 JPY | |||
| 4-6 | 70,000 JPY | |||
|
Private Lesson 6ｈ / 1Day |
Free time schedule * Without of nighttime business days Until 16:00 |
1 | 64,000 JPY | |
| 2-3 | 76,000 JPY | |||
| 4-6 | 85,000 JPY | |||
[Annotation]
- Classes are taught by qualified foreign instructors and Japanese instructors who are able to speak English.
- For snowboarding and skiing
- Suitable for ages 4 and up
- 2 coaches for a group of 7 or more
- Gondola tickets and rental fees need to be paid separately
Continuous Discount
| Programs | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM Course Programs |
Private Lesson |
1 Day | 2 Days | 3 Days | 4 Days | 5 Days |
| 1 | 23,000 JPY | 45,000 JPY | 67,000 JPY | 87,000 JPY | 104,000 JPY | |
| 2～3 | 30,000 JPY | 59,000 JPY | 87,000 JPY | 114,000 JPY | 135,000 JPY | |
| 4～6 | 35,000 JPY | 69,000 JPY | 102,000 JPY | 133,000 JPY | 158,000 JPY | |
|
Private Lesson AM3ｈ |
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 1 | 33,000 JPY | 65,000 JPY | 97,000 JPY | 127,000 JPY | 154,000 JPY | |
| 2～3 | 40,000 JPY | 79,000 JPY | 117,000 JPY | 154,000 JPY | 185,000 JPY | |
| 4～6 | 45,000 JPY | 89,000 JPY | 132,000 JPY | 173,000 JPY | 208,000 JPY | |
| 1 Day Course Program |
Private Lesson 4h / 1Day |
1 Day | 2 Days | 3 Days | 4 Days | 5 Days |
| 1 | 42,000 JPY | 82,000 JPY | 122,000 JPY | 160,000 JPY | 189,000 JPY | |
| 2～3 | 50,000 JPY | 98,000 JPY | 145,000 JPY | 190,000 JPY | 225,000 JPY | |
| 4～6 | 60,000 JPY | 118,000 JPY | 175,000 JPY | 228,000 JPY | 270,000 JPY | |
|
Private Lesson 5h / 1Day |
1 Day | 2 Days | 3 Days | 4 Days | 5 Days | |
| 1 | 52,000 JPY | 102,000 JPY | 152,000 JPY | 200,000 JPY | 239,000 JPY | |
| 2～3 | 60,000 JPY | 118,000 JPY | 175,000 JPY | 230,000 JPY | 275,000 JPY | |
| 4～6 | 70,000 JPY | 138,000 JPY | 205,000 JPY | 268,000 JPY | 320,000 JPY | |
|
Private Lesson 6h / 1Day |
1 Day | 2 Days | 3 Days | 4 Days | 5 Days | |
| 1 | 64,000 JPY | 127,000 JPY | 190,000 JPY | 251,000 JPY | 309,000 JPY | |
| 2～3 | 76,000 JPY | 151,000 JPY | 225,000 JPY | 298,000 JPY | 365,000 JPY | |
| 4～6 | 85,000 JPY | 169,000 JPY | 251,000 JPY | 333,000 JPY | 413,000 JPY | |
[Annotation]
- Applicable for full payment on the day of the course
- No refund will be made in case of cancellation due to the guest’s reason.
- Short-term and PM programs do not include continuous admission privileges.
More lessons are introduced on Japanese website.
Children’s ski school is available by advance reservation. Please make a reservation through WEB or by phone before 17:00 on the day before the course date. No lessons will be accepted on the day you do not apply for a reservation.
Click the button below to apply for a ski / snowboard school reservation.
3 Big Reasons for Children To Hate Skiing
Difficult
Scared
Dangerous
10 More Detailed Reasons
Snow is too soft to walk.
Some technical terms are difficult to understand.
I can never make the skis under control!!
Shorter skis are much easier than longer skis.
I’m trying to move forward but the skis just won’t listen to me…
They say I need to make an angle…
but what’s that mean??
Sometimes I learn slow…
The slope is scary!
I get bored easily.
My back aches when speeding.
Our APPI Happy Kids School can solve all these problems!
APPI Happy Kids School is the first school to bring in the “Magic Lesson” program in the Tohoku region. The Man-Made ski slope and the friction mat are unique to this program, also the one and only teaching way which is developing in Japan.
Magic Lesson ski lesson program for everyone to enjoy and learn!
Magic lesson is for children who have never skied before or have tried once but can’t ski by themselves.
Skis for Practice
These skis make specially for lessons. You can choose from the skis with 68cm, 78cm, 88cm and 108cm depend on your heights.
Indoor Man-Made Ski Slope Mat
This mat reduces the fear of falling, so children can practice in a better condition.
Outdoor Ski Slope for Practice
We have a ski slope and a ski escalator for real snow skiing debut, so they can promise safety and convenience.
Improve Fast with Magic Instruments
Instruments made to enhance the power of stretching, bending, and hitting will help children to become a better skier!
Features
The instruments at the indoor studio or outdoor ski slope are like toys to grab children’s attention. The toy are full of secrets which allow children to learn correct postures and edging.
Lesson Flow
Lesson has the first part, training indoor, and the second part, training outdoor.
Once we do warm-up exercises, let’s go outside with the skis♪
Children can get used to skis by walking around the area.
Then, let’s practice on the friction mat! The instruments will attract and motivate children.
In the second part, children can finally ski out-side using the same instruments to assure their safety.
The snow escalator can help you go up without any stress!
Lesson Schedule
| Reception Time | 8:30-13:30 |
|---|---|
| AM | 10:00-12:00 |
| PM | 13:30-15:30 |
- You can choose one lesson for half-day (2 hrs) or one-day (4 hrs with lunch break time.)
- Please complete the reception 30 minutes before lesson start time.
*27-31 Dec 2020,1-3 Jan 2021 is Year-end and New Year special rate period
2020-21 Happy Kids School Lesson Fee
| Normal Day | Year-end,New year Period | |
| General program (group lesson) | ||
| 8,500 JPY / 2hrs | 10,500 JPY / 2hrs | |
| 14,500 JPY / 4hrs | 17,500 JPY / 4hrs | |
| Private program | ||
| 1 person | 26,000 JPY / 2hrs | 45,000 JPY / 2hrs |
| 36,000 JPY / 4hrs | 60,000 JPY / 4hrs | |
| 2 people | 31,000 JPY / 2hrs | 50,000 JPY / 2hrs |
| 41,000 JPY / 4hrs | 65,000 JPY / 4hrs | |
| 3 people | 36,000 JPY / 2hrs | 55,000 JPY / 2hrs |
| 46,000 JPY / 4hrs | 70,000 JPY / 4hrs |
- The total price is for 2 or 3 people in the private program.
- Prices include ski for lessons, ski boots, helmets. Exclusive slope usage fee included.
- Lift challenge lessons are only available for private programs.
- Reservations for private programs arrange by phone or at the counter.
Information
- Age Range:
- 3-12
- Business Period:
- Classes start daily from Saturday, December 12, 2020 to Sunday, March 28, 2021
- What to Bring:
- Ski wear, goggles, knit hat, gloves, high socks.
*Goggles: Required in all weather to protect your eyes from UV rays and snow.
- Please get dressed in your ski wear when you come to the lesson.
- Please have a hat without any accessory in case it doesn’t fit in your helmet.
- Please wear comfortable and quick-drying underwear.
- Please wear long socks to prevent any damage caused by friction inside the ski boots.
- Neck warmer (useful for cold weather around the neck).
- If your child still wears a diaper, please make sure to bring enough of them.
- If you are a repeater to the lesson, please show us the lesson card before the class begins.
Ski / Snowboard School Online Application
You can apply easily through School Online Application. *Due to the limited number of Chinese / English-speaking instructors, we may not always be able to offer lessons in Chinese / English.
Click the button below to apply for ski /snowboard school.
About countermeasures against COVID-19 at Appi Kogen Ski Resort
Skiing and snowboarding that you can enjoy in nature are considered to be safe to enjoy as outdoor sports because of their good ventilation.
However, we will implement infection control measures based on the guidelines set by the government and related organizations for places where there is a possibility of becoming three Cs.
We kindly ask for your understanding and cooperation in our efforts so that you can have a safe and enjoyable time.
