Meiho Ski and Snowboard School
めいほうスキースクール35°57′ N 137°03′ ESchoolfrom ¥20,000, about CAD 180 or USD 126 (October 2026 rates)English spoken
Meiho Ski and Snowboard School is the SAJ-certified school at Meiho Snow Resort, and it suits first-time visitors from overseas who want a short lesson in simple English; the English lessons last 90 minutes and start only from 20 December.
What they offer
| Offering | From | Duration | Months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lesson for first-time overseas visitorsTaught in simple English to groups of one to four, with an extra charge for a fifth. A ¥5,000 deposit by credit card secures the booking and counts towards the fee, and cancellation is free until a week before. Lift tickets and rental are extra. | ¥33,000 per group, about CAD 297 or USD 209 (October 2026 rates) | 90 minutes, starting 10:50 or 13:30 | From 20 December; bookings open 1 December |
| Private ski lesson (Japanese)A full day costs ¥30,000 for one or two students and ¥36,000 for three or four. | ¥20,000 per group, about CAD 180 or USD 126 (October 2026 rates) | Half day (2 hours) or full day (4 hours) | Winter season |
The school teaches skiing and snowboarding at Meiho and runs the SAJ badge tests, whose 2026/27 dates it has already published. For first-time visitors from abroad it offers a 90-minute lesson in simple English at 10:50 or 13:30, priced per group of up to four.
Book from 1 December. A ¥5,000 card payment holds the place and comes off the fee, and the rest is paid on the day. Arrive 60 minutes before the lesson to check in, with rental sorted at the resort's own shop.
Worth knowing
- Pay the ¥5,000 deposit within the deadline; unpaid bookings are cancelled a week before the lesson.
- Allow an hour before the lesson for check-in and rental.
Quick answers about Meiho Ski and Snowboard Schoolよくある質問
Does Meiho Snow Resort have English ski lessons?
Yes. Meiho Ski and Snowboard School runs 90-minute lessons in simple English for one to four people from 20 December, costing ¥33,000 for one or two.
How much does Meiho Ski and Snowboard School charge?
Meiho Ski and Snowboard School lists Private ski lesson (Japanese) from ¥20,000 per group (2025), about CAD 180 or USD 126 (October 2026 rates) (Half day (2 hours) or full day (4 hours)).
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