Rusutsu Private Lessons
A RESORT LIKE NO OTHER
Rusutsu can be found just 40mins drive from Niseko. The terrain on offer across Mt Isola, East and West Mountain is perfect for first time skiers or snowboarders to those wanting to take on the many long tree lined groomers or head off into the well spaced tree glades for some fun.
If you want to experience the trees or powder for the first time or progress your level then Rusutsu is ideal. With excellent views of Mt Shiribetsu, Mt Yotei, Lake Toya and the Pacific Ocean on a clear day & plenty of Japanese character, it’s a real favourite among locals.
A privately instructed lesson lets you go one-on-one or in small private groups of up to 5 per instructor.
We tailor the day to either discover a new sport, improve your skills and technique, gain confidence on piste or in powder & explore more of the mountain to make the most of your time with us. Flexible start times, Niseko or Rusutsu accommodation pick up & drop off.
come explore rusutsu’s expansive terrain with us!
RUSUTSU STAY:
RUSUTSU TRAVEL DAY:
PRICING:
From ¥95,000 per full day
DETAILS:
5 to 1 (max) Client to Instructor ratio
Private groups only, ski/snowboard
PRODUCTS:
- Full Day Private Lessons in Rusutsu
- Rusutsu Travel Day (Niseko to Rusutsu)
Minimum lesson age = 5 years old
Full Day Rusutsu Stay
Join us for a full day private lesson while staying at Rusutsu resort. (Bookings via enquiry only)
Rusutsu Travel Day
Staying in Niseko? Join us for a travel day to Rusutsu with pick and and drop off from your Niseko accommodation.
Rusutsu Private Lesson details
PEAK SEASON: 18 DEC 2025 – 5 JAN 2026, 14 – 22 FEB 2026
HIGH SEASON: 10 – 17 DEC 2025, 6 JAN – 13 FEB 2026
LOW SEASON: Opening – 9 DEC 2025, 23 FEB – 14 MAR 2026
RUSUTSU Private Instruction
FULL DAY RUSUTSU STAY Private Ski/Snowboard Lesson
(Rusutsu)
- Peak Season ¥120,000
High Season ¥105,000
Low Season ¥95,000
RUSUTSU TRAVEL DAY Private Ski/Snowboard Lesson
(visiting Rusutsu from Niseko)
- Peak Season ¥120,000
High Season ¥105,000
Low Season ¥95,000
Instructional days include:
- Your own qualified instructor
- Rusutsu accommodation pick-up/drop-off (8.45 – 9.30am / 4pm)
- Niseko area pickup from 8am, drop off 4.30-5.30pm (Rusutsu travel time is approx 45min each way)
- Flat rate – maximum of 5 clients per instructor.
Instructional days do not include:
- Lift passes
- Ski/SB equipment
- Assurances on the days weather
- Accommodation pick up from areas other than Niseko United/Rusutsu. Extra charges will apply for additional travel.
NOTE: If you booked a certain ski resort and the lifts are shut that day we will offer up another resort. If all available resort options are closed we will try to reschedule another day (if available), or offer you a full refund
Visit us inside Gondola Chalets just down from the Hirafu Gondola:
FULL DAY RUSUTSU STAY
- Expect a pick-up that suits from 8.45am onwards at your accommodation and drop-off at around 4pm or when lifts close.
- Depending on the group’s ability we will move around the ski area exploring the best of the terrain while improving your technique. However if your group just wants to be shown around one area or concentrate on specific improvements that’s fine too. By and large we are guided by your ability and fitness and will match terrain choice, technique improvements and drills to these attributes and the conditions.
RUSUTSU TRAVEL DAY
- Expect a pick-up that suits from your Niseko accommodation (remember travel time is involved) and drop-off at 4.30-5.30pm
- Depending on the group’s ability we will move around the chosen area exploring the best of that resort while improving your technique. By and large we are guided by your ability and fitness and will match terrain choice, technique improvements and drills to these attributes and the conditions.
When booking this service you are getting:
- Your own qualified and experienced instructor. This means you can have one person or up to four in the group. The fee remains the same so the more people you have the cheaper per person it becomes.
- Accommodation pick-up and drop-off and transportation to the ski area. Usually you will have private transportation, but if we have another group heading to the same ski are that day you may need to share. We don’t want to add any more carbon than necessary to the atmosphere.
- Note: extra charges may apply for transportation from areas outside of Niseko.
Extra transportation charges
Niseko area (outside of Niseko United and immediate surrounds) requires approximately one hour extra travel – client pays ¥10,000 extra. For example picking up in Moiwa and taking to Rusutsu).
Things to remember:
- This is a private booking. You will only have those in the group that you yourself have booked. If it’s you and your three friends then that’s who’s in the group. If it is just you then awesome. You book and we instruct – no blow-ins.
- Mixing skiers and snowboarders – Not something we do for private lessons. Whilst some of our instructors are qualified for both it is not possible to deliver a professional instructional lesson with a mixture of skiers and snowboarders
- Our private lessons are that and not a Whiteroom Guided day. If your desire is to access terrain outside the resort boundaries into uncontrolled terrain you need to alternatively book a Whiteroom Guided day with one of our professionally accredited Whiteroom Guides.
Terms & Conditions provided during booking.
Our instructors
Let our highly experienced and qualified instructors help you improve your technique and confidence in all types of terrain.
