Visnow ASAHIKAWA
Hokkaido
Official School
Easy City Access
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Visnow Ski School offers ski and snowboard lessons in Asahikawa Kamui, and Canmore, taught by internationally certified ski instructors. Whether you are an adult or a child, we prioritize patient guidance and safety, using internationally standardized teaching frameworks.
Location
Kamui Ski Link・Canmore Ski Village
Type
Snowboard・Ski
Operation
~Mid Dec till Mid Mar
Fee Includes
Private Coaching, Basic Photography
Suitable
3 yo+ (5yo+ for snowboarder)
Fee Excludes
Equipment, Lift Pass
Price list
5-hr Teaching (9:30am-3:30pm)
On 10 October 2026, Kamui Ski Links introduced new regulations requiring ski schools to have a Level 4 instructor and meet all other requirements to operate legally. This is an exceptionally high standard (FYI only around 20 Level 4 instructors worldwide under the New Zealand system). Visnow meets these requirements, but increased operating costs mean we must adjust our lesson prices to continue offering resort-approved lessons. Thank you for your understanding!
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5-hr Teaching (9:30am-3:30pm)
Suitable for those who want to glide for the whole day.
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4-hr Teaching (9:30am-1:30pm)
Ideal for guests looking for a half-day ski experience.
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Santa Present Park currently does not accept registrations from foreign ski schools, with authorised lessons limited to Japanese ski schools.
To protect our guests’ interests, we recommend Kamui Ski Links or Canmore Ski Village as alternatives.
Add-on Service 1
Professional Photography
Professional photography by Hokkaido-based VISOUL, offering individual, couple, and family shoots with expert posing and styling guidance.
Click here for more photos.
Option 1｜Ski & Snowboard Photoshoot｜Exclusive to Visnow guests
45 minutes · JPY 30,000 per group
Option 2｜Snow Portrait Photoshoot｜Open to everyone
1.5 hours · JPY 50,000 for 2 adults + 2 children (+JPY 8,000/ person)
Add-on Service 2
Adult Stylish Snowwear Rental
Stand out on the slopes with our stylish pastel snowwear, selected for warmth and picture-perfect colours.
Visnow guests only｜¥6,000 per person, per lesson
Women: S–M · Men: M–XL
Add-on Service 3
Fun Helmet Cover Rental
Add a playful touch to your ski look with our fun character helmet covers—perfect for kids and adults, and extra cute in photos.
Visnow guests only｜¥1,500 per person, per lesson
Add-on Service 4
Communication Helmet Rental
Stay connected on the slopes with our Cardo-equipped helmets. Hear clear, real-time instructions from your instructor while staying connected with friends and family in your group—no stopping or shouting needed for a safer, smoother, and more enjoyable experience.
Visnow Guests｜JPY 6,000 per person, per lesson
Bring Your Own Cardo Devices｜JPY 5,000 per group, per lesson
Add-on Service 5
Lesson Flexi Cover
Plans can change. Add Lesson Flexi Cover to your booking for extra flexibility and peace of mind. Cancel 7 days or more before your lesson with no cancellation charge, so you can plan your trip with confidence.
Visnow Guests｜JPY 8,000 per group, per lesson
＊ 4% handling fee applies to all refunds.
Must Know
Guests are advised to rent equipment from the official ski shops at the ski resorts. At Kamui Ski Resort, ski equipment rentals must be booked in advance through the official website; at Canmore Ski Resort, rentals are available on-site and no prior booking is required.
The staff will arrange the appropriate equipment according to your size, so you don't need to choose it yourself. Visnow instructors will also help confirm that the equipment is worn correctly before the lesson to ensure safety.
Note: Ski helmets are required for the class.
Itinerary
Book online
or Contact us
Purchase your pass before the lesson
and reserve your gear (if applicable)
Before Lesson
Pick up the gear
9:30am
Meet up with your instructor
9:30am-12:30pm
AM Session
Lunch Break
1:30pm-3:30pm
PM Session
Return your gear
After lesson
旭川
Asahikawa
Ski resorts in the Asahikawa area
Kamui Ski Links, located on the outskirts of Asahikawa City, is renowned for its high-quality powder snow, well-planned slopes, and expansive views, making it one of the most popular ski resorts in the northern Dokho region. The resort boasts a diverse range of slopes suitable for skiers from beginners to advanced levels.
Average snowfall: approximately 8 meters
Elevation: 751 meters
Number of courses: 25
CANMORE Ski Village is one of the closest ski resorts to Asahikawa city. It is known for its wide and gentle slopes and relaxed skiing environment, making it ideal for beginners, families, and travelers who want to avoid crowds.
Average snowfall: approximately 8 meters
Elevation: approximately 500 meters
Number of slides: 6
Why Visnow
Why Visnow
Qualified Coaching
Our coaching team is led by SBINZ Level 3 top certified trainers and brings together professional instructors holding international ski instructor licenses and legal working qualifications to provide high-quality and systematic ski instruction.
Approval Guarantee
Visnow is officially authorized by Canmore Ski Resort to provide ski lessons. If a course is terminated by the ski resort due to login eligibility issues, we will provide 100% compensation to fully protect the rights and interests of our students.
Multilingual Teaching
Learn to ski in your native language for more accurate understanding and more efficient progress. Our instructors come from Chinese and English-speaking countries and can teach fluently in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English, creating a smooth, safe, and high-quality learning experience.
Photography
We offer basic phone and paid photography packages: instructors will shoot in a safe environment and provide video analysis; or professional photographers will shoot to capture higher-quality snow footage.
Conservation Supporter
Visnow donates a portion of its annual proceeds to support moreTrees, a forest conservation organization founded by musician Ryuichi Sakamoto, so that every tuition fee paid by a Visnow guest contributes to the planet!
Our Trainer
School trainer qualifications
Bryn is an SBINZ (Snowboard Instructors of New Zealand) Level 3 certified instructor. SBINZ instructors who can reach Level 3 and higher are among the few in the world, which means that they have reached strict standards in snowboarding techniques, teaching ability and professional assessment.
In addition to the New Zealand system, Bryn has also participated in CASI training, becoming familiar with both the Canadian and New Zealand international teaching systems. This allows him to integrate the strengths of different systems and establish a more comprehensive and efficient teaching approach.
As a training officer at Visnow School, Bryn is responsible for setting teaching standards and instructor training systems. She also directly participates in instructor training and internal assessments, continuously monitoring teaching quality to ensure that every instructor maintains a consistent and high level of professional performance, providing students with a safe, systematic, and trustworthy skiing learning experience.
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