Your private Snowcat ride to the summit of Suginohara before dawn. Enjoy the unmatched thrill of skiing or snowboarding untouched powder or fresh groomers with your exclusive group of family or friends and your private instructor/guide. Follow up your epic descent with priority first-lift access around 8:30 AM. Enjoy with a delicious breakfast before continuing exploring the slopes for the morning.
Sunrise Cat Programs
Features
Of all Sunrise Cat Programs.
Private transport direct to/from your Myoko accommodation.
The earliest possible access to the resort, via private Cat.
Book with family or friends for a max group of 6 at no extra cost.
Untouched slopes the whole way down the mountain.
Your private instructor/guide for the duration of the morning.
Breakfast at a local Suginohara lodge.
Times & Prices
20-Dec-2025 to 22-Mar-2026| PICK-UP | DURATION | BREAKFAST | |
| Extended Morning | 5:45am to 12:00pm | 6 hrs at resort | ~ 45 mins |
| DAYS | TOTAL PRICE |
| 1 | ¥130,000 |
* Prices include 10% consumption tax.
* All programs are subject to availability. Advanced bookings are highly recommended.
Info For You
What time and where do I meet for my Sunrise Cat Program?
We will pick you up via private transfer from your local Myoko accommodation at approximately 5:45am.
What will my program include?
Program Cost Does Include
– Pick-up from your local Myoko accommodation via private vehicle to Suginohara Resort.
– A ride in a private Cat up the mountain.
– Priority first lift ride up the gondola around 8:30am.
– Breakfast at a local Suginohara lodge.
– Your private instructor/guide for the duration of the morning program.
Program Cost Does Not Include
– Lift Passes (your guide will assist you in purchasing these each day as required).
– Equipment rental
Where is the program run?
On blue (intermediate) slopes in the Suginohara Resort area.
Conditions may be powder or freshly groomed slopes.
Do I need a lift ticket, and is one included in the cost of the lessons?
A valid Suginohara lift pass is required for all participants. Lift tickets are not automatically included in the program cost, but can be purchased/organised by us for you for the day at standard retail prices.
Can I have more than one person in my program, and is there an additional cost?
Sunrise Cat Programs can be booked for up to 6 participants. All participants should be of intermediate-advanced ability level. The program is a fixed cost – there is no additional fee for more than one person.
Can we book a Sunrise Cat Program for our family to go all together?
Yes you are welcome to book for your family, however please note that due to age and ability differences it creates a more challenging environment for mountain exploration. All family members should be at least Level 4 (strong intermediate) or Level 5 (advanced) ability.
Can I book for ski participants and snowboard participants to go together?
We recommend to book all for skiers OR all for snowboarders. A mixed group is possible upon request however the instructor/guide will be on the one set of equipment.
Do your guides / instructors speak English?
Yes. All our guides / instructors speak either native or fluent English and all programs are run in English. We have a large number of instructors from around the world, as well as from Japan.
If you have a request for a private lesson in another language (French, German, Dutch, Swedish) please check with us for availability.
If you are interested in programs run in Japanese please let our reservations team know and they can recommend another local Japanese snowsports school to you.
Should I book in advance?
We recommend booking well-prior to your arrival to ensure availability, particularly from 20 December to mid-February. Please contact our team at suginohara@myokosnowsports.com if you have any questions.
