{"id":11847,"date":"2025-11-19T13:49:23","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T04:49:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/myokosnowsports.com\/suginohara\/?page_id=11847"},"modified":"2026-04-23T11:18:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T02:18:21","slug":"sunrise-cat-programs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/myokosnowsports.com\/suginohara\/snowsports-school\/sunrise-cat-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Sunrise Cat Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column text_align=”center” width=”3\/4″][vc_gallery type=”nivo” interval=”5″ images=”11848,11849,11850,11851,11852″ img_size=”full” el_class=”MRGalImg”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row alt_color=”true” alt_bg_color=”true” parallax=”true” background_overlay=”color” vertical_align=”middle” overlay_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.75)” css=”.vc_custom_1719456692029{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/myokosnowsports.com\/suginohara\/wp-content\/uploads\/Snowsports-Overview-MIddle-1400×675-1.jpg?id=11686) !important;background-position: center;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column text_align=”center” width=”1\/2″][info_box title=”Features” icon_size=”medium” style=”none” icon_position=”left” color=”#1e73be”]Of all Sunrise Cat Programs.<\/span>[\/info_box][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner text_align=”center” width=”1\/3″][icon_block icon=”fa fa-car” size=”medium” hover=”1″ animation_delay=”0.5″ animation=”bounceIn”][vc_column_text]Private transport direct to\/from your Myoko accommodation.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner text_align=”center” width=”1\/3″][icon_block icon=”fa fa-arrows” size=”medium” hover=”1″ animation_delay=”0.5″ animation=”bounceIn”][vc_column_text]The earliest possible access to the resort, via private Cat.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner text_align=”center” width=”1\/3″][icon_block icon=”fa fa-users” size=”medium” hover=”1″ animation_delay=”0.5″ animation=”bounceIn”][vc_column_text]Book with family or friends for a max group of 6 at no extra cost.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner text_align=”center” width=”1\/3″][icon_block icon=”fa fa-clock-o” size=”medium” hover=”1″ animation_delay=”0.5″ animation=”bounceIn”][vc_column_text]Untouched slopes the whole way down the mountain.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner text_align=”center” width=”1\/3″][icon_block icon=”fa fa-smile-o” size=”medium” hover=”1″ animation_delay=”0.5″ animation=”bounceIn”][vc_column_text]Your private instructor\/guide for the duration of the morning.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner text_align=”center” width=”1\/3″][icon_block icon=”fa fa-check-circle” size=”medium” hover=”1″ animation_delay=”0.5″ animation=”bounceIn”][vc_column_text]Breakfast at a local Suginohara lodge.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row vertical_align=”middle” padding_size=”no-padding” css=”.vc_custom_1477520251183{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #f5f5f5 !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”11854″ img_size=”full” el_class=”MRPricesImg”][\/vc_column][vc_column text_align=”center” width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1699760563023{padding-right: 50px !important;}”][heading title=”Times & Prices” sub_title=”19-Dec-2026 to 21-Mar-2027″ style=”3″][vc_table vc_table_theme=”simple”][11px;align-center],[11px;align-center]PICK-UP,[11px;align-center]DURATION,[11px;align-center]BREAKFAST|[11px;align-center;b]Extended%20Morning,[11px;align-center]5%3A45am%20to%2012%3A00pm,[11px;align-center]6%20hrs%20at%20resort,[11px;align-center]~%2045%20mins[\/vc_table][vc_table vc_table_theme=”simple”][11px;align-center]DAYS,[11px;align-center]TOTAL%20PRICE|[11px;align-center]1,[11px;align-center]%C2%A5130%2C000[\/vc_table][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1763527438780{padding-top: 0px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

* Prices include 10% consumption tax.
\n* All programs are subject to availability. Advanced bookings are highly recommended.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][button title=”Book Now” style=”round” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fsnowsports-reservations.zohocreatorportal.com%2F|target:_blank”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row vertical_align=”middle” padding_size=”no-padding” css=”.vc_custom_1491640588582{padding-top: 50px !important;}”][vc_column][heading title=”Info For You” style=”3″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row padding_size=”no-padding” css=”.vc_custom_1491640606447{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}”][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_accordion][vc_accordion_tab title=”What time and where do I meet for my Sunrise Cat Program?”][vc_column_text]We will pick you up via private transfer from your local Myoko accommodation at approximately 5:45am.<\/span><\/span><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”What will my program include?”][vc_column_text]Program Cost Does Include<\/strong><\/p>\n

– Pick-up from your local Myoko accommodation via private vehicle to Suginohara Resort. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
– A ride in a private Cat up the mountain.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
– Priority first lift ride up the gondola around 8:30am. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
– Breakfast at a local Suginohara lodge.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
– Your private instructor\/guide for the duration of the morning program.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n


\nProgram Cost Does Not Include<\/strong>
\n– Lift Passes (your guide will assist you in purchasing these each day as required).
\n– Equipment rental[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”Where is the program run?”][vc_column_text]On blue (intermediate) slopes in the Suginohara Resort area.
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Conditions may be powder or freshly groomed slopes.<\/span><\/span><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”Do I need a lift ticket, and is one included in the cost of the lessons?”][vc_column_text]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.<\/span><\/span><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”Can I have more than one person in my program, and is there an additional cost?”][vc_column_text]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 \u2013 there is no additional fee for more than one person.<\/span><\/span><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”Can we book a Sunrise Cat Program for our family to go all together?”][vc_column_text]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.<\/span><\/span><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”Can I book for ski participants and snowboard participants to go together?”][vc_column_text]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.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”Do your guides \/ instructors speak English?”][vc_column_text]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.<\/p>\n

If you have a request for a private lesson in another language (French, German, Dutch, Swedish) please check with us for availability.<\/p>\n

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