Visnow RUSUTSU
HOKKAIDO
Official School
Best For Family
Stable Snow
Visnow is an officially authourised ski school at Rusutsu Resort, offering private lessons in English and Chinese. Our internationally certified instructors welcome beginners, families, and skiers looking to improve their skills.
Location
Rusutsu Ski Resort
Type
Snowboard・Ski
Operation
~Early Dec till End 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)
Best for guests who want to spend a day on the snow
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Professional Photography
Professional photography by Hokkaido-based VISOUL, offering individual, couple, and family shoots with expert posing and styling guidance.
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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
＊ 2% handling fee applies to all refunds.
Must Know
Guests can reserve equipment through the Rusutsu website and collect it at the official rental shop. Simply present your reservation confirmation at pickup. Rental staff will prepare the correct equipment based on your size, and Visnow instructors will ensure it is properly fitted before the lesson.
Note: Helmets are mandatory for all lessons.
Itinerary
Book online or
Contact our CS
Reserve gear and Purchase your lift pass
(if required)
Before Lesson
Pick up your gear
9:30am
Meet up with your instructor
9:30am-12:30pm
AM Session
Break
1:30pm-3:30pm
PM Session
After Lesson
Return your gear
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Rusutsu
About Rusutsu Ski Resort
Rusutsu Resort is one of the largest ski resorts in Hokkaido, renowned for its abundant snowfall, high-quality powder snow, and vast ski areas. Spanning three main areas—West Mountain, East Mountain, and Mt. Isola—the resort boasts a diverse range of slopes suitable for skiers of all levels, making it a popular destination for families and ski enthusiasts.
Average snowfall: approximately 13–14 meters
Elevation: 994 meters
Number of slides: 37
Why Visnow
What Makes Visnow Different
International Qualification
Our coaching team is led by SBINZ Level 3 top certified trainers and brings together professional instructors with international ski instructor licenses and legal working qualifications to provide high-quality and systematic instruction for both snowboards and skis.
Official Partner
Visnow is officially authorized by Rusutsu Ski Resort to provide instruction services. If a course is terminated by the ski resort due to 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 can teach fluently in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English, creating a smooth, safe, and high-quality learning experience.
Portrait Photography
Complimentary lesson photos are included with every lesson. Your instructor will capture moments with a mobile phone when safe to do so and provide video analysis. Upgrade to a professional photography session for beautiful family portraits, couple photos, or travel photography.
Forest Conservation
A portion of Visnow's annual revenue is donated to moreTrees, the forest conservation organization founded by legendary musician Ryuichi Sakamoto. Every lesson you book with Visnow helps support a greener future.
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. He 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.
What They Say
The instructor led a class of one adult and one child, teaching in a simple and easy-to-understand way, which made the child love skiing. Visnow also offers professional photography services. I think it will be the best memory of a family ski trip. It's fantastic!
Shawn W
My wife and I had our first skiing experience in Hokkaido. The instructor and photographer were amazing—professional and incredibly patient. Although my wife wasn't quite keeping up, the instructor patiently guided her and offered encouragement. The photoshoot wasn't just about taking pictures; he also guided me down the slope and provided suggestions and better directions for each fall.
Thank you, teacher, for your careful and patient teaching, providing many methods for practice and application, which has enriched my experience and knowledge. I really enjoy it.
Fang Yuting
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