Visnow Teine
Hokkaido
Official School
Easy City Access
Beginner Friendly
Visnow Ski School is an authorized ski school at Sapporo Teine Ski Resort, offering professional private ski and snowboard lessons for international visitors. Our internationally certified instructors provide personalized coaching with multilingual support.
Location
Sapporo Teine Ski Resort
Operation
~ End Nov till Early May
Type
Snowboard・Ski
Suitable
3 yo+ (5 yo+ for snowboarders)
Fee Includes
Coaching, Basic Photography (Private Lessons Only)
Fee Excludes
Equipment, Lift Pass
Price List
2.5 Hour Teaching (9:40am/1:10pm)
Matches the BIGRUNS shuttle (9:25 AM arrival / 4:10 PM departure).
Enjoy Snowland for the other half-day.
Bus stops & booking — book ~2 weeks ahead.
Especially suitable for first -time skiers aged 12～59
15,000 yen per person
Shared group lesson (minimum 4 participants)
Note: If you have specific learning goals (e.g. riding the chairlift) or do not want your lesson to depend on the minimum number of participants, we recommend booking a private lesson for more efficient learning and guaranteed scheduling.
2.5 Hour Teaching (9:40am/1:10pm)
Matches the BIGRUNS shuttle (9:25 AM arrival / 4:10 PM departure).
Enjoy Snowland for the other half-day.
Bus stops & booking — book ~2 weeks ahead.
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5-hr Teaching (9:40am-3:40pm)
Matches the BIGRUNS shuttle (9:25 AM arrival / 4:10 PM departure).
Bus stops & booking — book ~2 weeks ahead.
Peak：Dec 15-Jan 11, Feb 3-14
JPYRegularPeakTeaching Hour5 Hours5 Hours1on170,00080,0001on270,00080,0001on380,00090,0001on485,00095,0001on595,000105,0001on6105,000115,000For groups of 5 or more, or with children who are skiing/snowboarding outdoors for the first time: If there are clear learning goals (such as getting on and off the lift), it is recommended to have 2+ instructors to increase teaching efficiency.
Activity Time：7:30am-4:30pm
The package includes round-trip resort shuttle transfers, snowboard equipment rental, and a snowboard lesson.
The shuttle departs from Sapporo Station. For door-to-door hotel transfers, please contact our customer service team to enquire about our private 7-seater transfer service.
JPYTeaching Hour4 Hours1on178,0001on296,0001on3122,0001on4145,0001on5171,0001on6197,000For groups of 5 or more, or with younger children: If there are clear learning goals (such as getting on and off the lift), it is recommended to have 2+ instructors to increase teaching efficiency.
加購項目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
＊ 2% handling fee applies to all refunds.
Must Know
Book your equipment in advance on the resort’s official website (click here) and collect it from the rental shop on the day.
Show your booking confirmation and staff will help fit the right equipment. Your Visnow instructor will also check your gear before the lesson.
Helmets are mandatory for all lessons.
Teine snowboard packages include Step On equipment, subject to availability.
Itinerary
Book online
or Contact us
Purchase your pass before the lesson
and reserve your gear (if applicable)
9:25am or earler
Pick up your gear
9:40am
Meet up with your instructor
9:40am-12:10pm
AM Session
Lunch Break
1:10pm-3:40pm
PM Session
Return your gear
After lesson
手稻 Teine
Visnow Ski School is an officially partnered ski school in Teine.
Sapporo Teine Ski Resort is one of the largest ski resorts closest to Sapporo city center. It is renowned for its high-quality powder snow, wide slopes, and convenient access, making it suitable for families, beginners, and independent travelers. It was a venue for the 1972 Winter Olympics and boasts slopes with views of Ishikari Bay and excellent facilities.
Average snowfall: 6-8 meters
Elevation: 1,023 meters
Number of courses: 29
Why Visnow
What makes us different
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 Teine, Sapporo International, and Otaru ONZE ski resorts to provide ski instruction services. If a course is terminated by the ski resort due to registration issues, we will provide 100% compensation to fully protect the rights and skiing experience 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 Chinese and English, creating a smooth, safe, and high-quality learning experience.
Portrait 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
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. 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.
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.
Xu Cheng
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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