Kids (3-14) Equipment

Equipment is available for fitting and collection from our Village Shop in Akakura Onsen village. Please see our Contact Us page for our address and a Village Map with our location.
Our Village Shop is open daily from 8:00am to 6:00pm.
You are welcome to pick up your equipment on the afternoon before your first day of rentals from 2:00pm to 5:30pm (no additional charge).

Many local Akakura accommodations are within easy walking distance of our shop. For those a little further away we recommend checking with your accommodation as most are able to assist with transport. Unfortunately we do not provide a pick-up service.

Please return your equipment in-person at either our Champion Shop (located at the base of the Champion #1 chairlift in Akakura) or at our Village Shop (in Akakura Onsen village). Unfortunately we cannot collect you or your equipment from your accommodation when returning.

We are glad to offer a complimentary overnight valet service for skis, poles and snowboards rented from us.
– When you rent your equipment we will check with you whether you would like to valet your skis/poles/snowboard overnight at either of our shops. Depending on which accommodation you are staying at, and your ability level, this will make things easier for you in the morning.
– You will then take boots, helmets, jackets, pants & gum boots back to your accommodation overnight. Your accommodation will have a boot room, meaning warmer boots the next day.
– In the morning you can walk to either of our shops in your snowboard boots or regular walking shoes (we recommend not to walk far in ski boots for comfort).
– If walking in regular shoes and carrying your ski boots you can then get changed into your ski boots at our shop. We can store your regular shoes during the day, or we also have lockers available.
– Your skies & poles or snowboard will be waiting for you with your name on.
– At the end of the day pop your skis/snowboard back on the rack, change back into your walking shoes, and walk back to your lodge carry your boots. This makes things much easier.
– Any children participating in Mini Mountaineers ski lessons (3-6 y/o) will have complimentary use of a locker (so their ski boots can be left with us overnight).
– For some accommodations it is easier to ski back there rather than use the Valet Service. Our team can advise you which will be easier.
– On your last day please return your equipment in-person inside one of our two shops.

Children with a 5-day equipment rental & lesson package may have one complimentary rest day. E.g. pay for 5 days and use them over a 6 day period.
For equipment rental only (without a 5-day plus lesson program) our equipment pricing includes discounts for consecutive-day rental from the 4th day onward. It is therefore better to simply rent for the entire of your stay and take advantage of this pricing, even if you have a rest day and don’t use your equipment one day.

We generally have equipment available for children from 3 years old, and this is the minimum age for our group lesson programs.
We stock a small amount of specialist equipment for 2 year olds, for whom private lessons are available. Please contact our reservations team for more information at reservations@myokosnowsports.com

If your child would prefer to try a different pair of boots for comfort, they are welcome to swap complimentary.
If they would like to swap equipment (E.g. from skis to snowboard) they may make one complimentary swap.
Any additional swaps will incur a ¥1,000 service fee.

Yes we do stock a range of children’s powder skis that are suitable for children of lower advanced to expert level.

Yes. We have expert equipment technicians and our equipment is kept in excellent condition. Skis & snowboards are waxed after every rental period, and are checked for any tuning requirements.

If your child has their own boots we recommend bringing them.

Yes. Our team are from many countries around the world including Japan, and our services are primarily offered in English.

We recommend booking well-prior to your arrival to ensure availability, particularly from early January to mid-February. Please contact our team at reservations@myokosnowsports.com if you have any questions.

Cancellations & Refunds
– Cancellations made after arrival in Myoko must be made either in person or by calling +81 (0)255-87-3580 between 8:15am and 5:30pm (Japan time).
– Cancellations made 30 to 3 days prior, and/or when payment of the booking has already been made to Myoko Snowsports, will incur a 10% cancellation fee.
– Cancellations made 2 days prior, or 1 day prior by 12:00 noon, will incur a 50% fee.
– Cancellations made after 12:00 noon 1 day prior, on the day of the reservation and `No Shows’ will incur a 100% cancellation fee.
– Cancellations made at any time due to illness or injury will be eligible to receive a 90% refund for the remaining term, upon presentation of a medical certificate from a local practitioner.