Arai Snow Resort includes a variety of beginner, intermediate and advanced terrain. Whether your goal is to get up and sliding for the first time, link your turns down some cruisy trails, or explore the fun powder slopes, your instructor will tailor your lesson program to suit. A variety of private lessons and children’s group programs are available to match your snow holiday experience.
Snowsports School
Powder Programs & Private Lessons
Freeride & Powder Programs
- Experience some of the most diverse freeride and powder terrain in Japan.
- Intro program for those new to off-piste skiing & snowboarding.
- Advanced riders can develop their powder and freeriding in the specialised zones.
- Freeride World Tour Academy (FWTA) programs.
Private Lessons
- Ski or snowboard.
- Adults or children.
- First time to expert experience levels.
- AM, PM and full-day options available.
Adult Group Programs
For first-time to beginners from 15 yrs
Super 4 Ski
- Lessons tailored for Level 1 (first-time) and Level 2 (beginner) skiers.
- Small groups with a maximum of four participants for personal attention.
- Develop fundamental skills while progressing and connecting with fellow learners.
- Morning or afternoon sessions available for first-time skiers on their first day.
Super 4 Snowboard
- Lessons designed for Level 1 (first-time) and Level 2 (beginner) snowboarders.
- Small groups with a maximum of four riders for focused learning.
- Build confidence and progress alongside fellow beginner snowboarders.
- Morning or afternoon sessions available for first-time snowboarders on their first day.
Children's Group Programs
For guests aged from 3 to 14 yrs
Mini Mountaineers
- 3-6 year old group ski program.
- AM and full-day options available including lunch.
Alpine Explorers
- 7-14 year old group ski program.
- Full-day including lunch at on-mountain restaurants.
Alpine Shredders
- 7-14 year old group snowboard program.
- Full-day including lunch at on-mountain restaurants.
Features
Included in Snowsports programs.
All programs run in English by qualified instructors.
Max number of participants to ensure personal attention.
Groups are organised according to general ski / snowboard ability.
Programs are run in Lotte Arai Resort.
Programs for children from 3 yrs to adults.
First time to expert level programs available.
Ability Levels
| LEVEL | ABILITY | SKI | SNOWBOARD |
| 1 | First Time | I am a first time skier, or I am still learning to snowplough stop on my skis | I am a first time snowboarder, or I am still learning to sideslip and balance |
| 2 | Beginner | I can make snowplough turns on beginner terrain | I can side slip and falling leaf on my heels and/or toes |
| 3 | Low Intermediate | I start my turns in a snowplough and end them in parallel, on all beginner terrain and some easy intermediate terrain | I can link turns on beginner terrain |
| 4 | High intermediate | I can make full parallel turns on intermediate terrain | I can link turns on intermediate terrain |
| 5 | Advanced | I can ski parallel on advanced and variable terrain | I ride on advanced and variable terrain |