Rhythm Experience Upgrades
If you want to take your lesson or guiding experience to the next level we highly recommend one of our upgrade options. These add-ons to any full day lesson, resort guiding or lift-access backcountry booking will get you out of Niseko United and allow you to explore all the epic terrain on offer in neighbouring resorts.
EXPLORER UPGRADE
Upgrade your full day private lesson, resort tour or lift-accessed backcountry tour for the opportunity to explore neighbouring resorts!
8 hours Total. 6 hours on mountain, including 30 minute lunch break
Private transport, with pick-up and drop-off from your accommodation
Up to 2 hours travel time to account for the distance to other resorts
Premium Explorer Upgrade
The Premium Explorer Upgrade transforms any eligible Rhythm Rides experience into a fully tailored, door-to-door day on the mountain. Available as an add-on to full day private lessons, resort guiding, or lift-access backcountry guiding, it extends your day with private transport, resort flexibility, and a choice of premium off-mountain experiences.
9 hours Total. Minimum 6 hours on mountain, including your lunch break
Private transport, with pick-up and drop-off from your accommodation
Additional hour to maximise your day on or off the mountain, enjoy extra ride time or stop by an onsen or an apres spot on your way back from riding.
You choice of premium off-mountain experiences.
BOOK YOUR LESSON OR GUIDING EXPERIENCE
Pick from private lessons, resort guiding, lift-access backcountry or touring experiences and spend time with our highly skilled and experienced team! Trust us, there's no better way to experience Japan's world famous powder.
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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