From pizza's to pow!
Rhythm Rides isn't just your standard ski school. We provide everything from private lessons, children and teenagers weekly lesson programs, to seasonal development programs. Our team of coaches come from all around the world and are highly certified, can instruct in a variety of languages, and are selected for their skills, experience, and extensive knowledge of Niseko. Simply put, they're the best in the game.
Lessons & Programs
Level up your snow skills! From private coaching and children's or teenager programs, to in-resort lessons and backcountry touring or guiding, our expert instruction has you covered.
Niseko Private Lessons
For All Levels
Flexible Times
Private Instructor
Rhythm Rides offer private lessons for everyone. Whether it's your first time on snow, or you’re comfortable ripping blacks, our lessons are tailored to meet all ability levels and goals.
Niseko Premium Private Lessons
For All Levels
Full Day Experience
Private Instructor
Includes Off-Snow Activity and Private Transport
Elevate your Niseko experience with our Premium Private – a bespoke day exploring Niseko and surrounding mountains that's tailored to your goals both on and off the snow.
Ski & Snowboard Lessons (AGES 7-14)
For All Levels
Best Kids Ski School
Monday - Friday Program
Specially designed for children aged 7-14, Rhythm Rides offers full-day lessons from Monday to Friday with the same coaches and group of kids all week.
Progression Lessons (Ages 10-15)
Advanced (Level 5) - Expert
1 Week Program
Designed for advanced young shredders wanting to level up their skills with top coaches. Spend a week with a small group getting some serious ride time. It’s all about pushing limits, having fun, and riding with a crew that’s just as stoked as you are.
Futures Seasonal Program (Ages 6-14)
For All Levels
Season Long - Sundays
Year-on-year seasonal development program nurturing core skills, mountain love, and teamwork in a consistent learning environment.
Futures Mini's Program (ages 3-6)
For All Levels
Season Long - Sundays
A season-long weekly program that runs every Sunday for our local mini-rippers. With passionate kids coaches with multiple seasons of experience our goal is to ignite the fire in your little ones.
Need some more info?
Still deciding which lesson and guiding service is the best for your goals? Let Rhythm Rides' Morgan help you out! We caught up with her ahead of winter to get the lowdown on each lesson and guiding service and which riders they will be most suited for!
Winter Guided Adventures
Shred Niseko's legendary powder with our local guides. We'll lead you to the best lines, ensuring an epic day in Hokkaido.
"Just do it!!! This experience was worth every penny! Matt was our guide and the dude not only rips on a board but found us some epic pow stashes. We were getting waist deep and even close to chest on some turns!"
"I got a Lift access package and went out with Daniel Casanga. He was extremely attentive, helpful, and, best of all, showed me all the great spots on and around the entire mountain. I highly recommend anyone interested in wanting to explore the mountain to get this package.”
“Had a full day private lesson in Niseko with Liutas, who was AMAZING! I had never skied before and was quite nervous, and I came out of day 1 feeling confident and thoroughly enjoying the day. Highly recommend Liutas and am very thankful for his patience, teaching ability, and skill. Will use this service again next time!”
USEFUL INFORMATION
KNOW YOUR ABILITY
Check out our useful ability chart to help you work out which experiences are best suited for you.
Niseko Terrain Guide
Explore all the region has to offer & where our team can take you with our terrain guides.
Know What To Bring
Check out our gear checklist to help you pack and prepare for your trip. We also have an epic retail range, so we've got your covered if you forget anything, or need to buy a set-up.
Know more about Niseko
We have loads of information about Niseko to help you decide if this is the perfect destination to experience Japan's iconic snow.
Frequently asked questions
Absolutely, please check our skills guide that assigns you a level based on your current ability, potential group goals & the terrain accessed for each level. If you still require assistance please contact our guest services team at rides@rhythmjapan.com.
It is important to know that your instructor or guide will always pay the most attention to the person with the least experience or the youngest participant. To ensure the safety of each group, there can be no more than two ability levels in difference between lesson participants. For example levels two and three could take a lesson together, but levels three and five could not.
No. All of our Winter Lessons and Programs are single disciplined focused only - so you will have to book separately.
We are passionate about introducing children to skiing and snowboarding young. However, due to the physical and developmental differences between young children and adults we are unable to cater to a combined lesson. You are, however, welcome to watch your child enjoy their first day. We recommend that you do so at a distance, this will allow your little one to bond with their instructor and enjoy their day without distractions.
For children 6 and under we recommend the following maximum lesson sizes:
5-6 years old - 3 children max
4 years old - 2 children max
3 years old - 1 child max
*We do not offer lessons for children under 3 years old.
- Up until 7 days prior, a full refund will be provided for any reason.
- From 7 days prior until 48 hours prior a 20% cancellation fee will be incurred.
- Within 48 hours a 100% cancellation fee will occur.
- No compensation can be made for the loss of lesson time due to injury or illness if the lesson has commenced.
- Upon receipt of a valid medical certificate. A reschedule or refund of future lessons can be made.
- We must be advised before your new lesson has commenced.
- We must receive the report within 24 hours of the cancelled lesson.
We reserve the right to cancel any reservations that do not meet our booking terms or have not been paid by the due date.
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