Introduction to Schools Offering Ski and Snowboard Lessons at Furano Ski Resort

Here are several schools that offer ski lessons at Furano Ski Resort.

Furano Ski School (Kitanomine)

School Highlights

Furano Ski School is the official school located in the Kitanomine zone of Furano Ski Resort. With experienced instructors, the school focuses on safety and provides careful instruction to help you improve skiing and snowboarding. Lessons are available for all levels from first-timers to advanced riders. As a long-established school at Furano, it offers reassurance with thorough instruction from the basics. It supports a wide range of needs—from first-day-on-snow debuts to skill improvement for advanced skiers—and is reputed for high-quality teaching. The reception counter is located next to the Kitanomine No.1 High-Speed Lift, offering convenient access for users of the Kitanomine area.

Official site: https://www.princehotels.co.jp/ski/furano/winter/school/

Languages: Japanese

Who it’s for: Children (from 1st grade), adults, preschoolers (ages 4–6 are private lessons)

Disciplines: Skiing & Snowboarding

Sample pricing:

• Group (2h): Adults ¥6,000 / Children ¥7,000
• Group (4h): Adults ¥10,000 / Children ¥12,000
• Private (2h): Adults ¥15,000 / Preschool private ¥18,000

Booking: Phone / Email (no online booking)

Kimura Kiminobu Ski School (New Furano Prince Hotel)

School Highlights

Kimura Kiminobu Ski School is the official school with a reception inside the New Furano Prince Hotel (Furano zone). The school is led by Kiminobu Kimura, a former member of Japan’s national alpine team who participated in four consecutive Olympics. Lessons leverage top athlete experience and are known for high quality—from private to group formats—helping you feel the true joy of skiing. Being run by an Olympian brings outstanding instructional quality. With experienced staff and up-to-date methods, the school has a reputation for fun, effective improvement. The “Kimura Method” helps you enjoy while polishing skills, and the school also caters to technical advanced skiers. Lessons take place in the Furano zone (hotel side), offering convenient access for hotel guests.

Official site: https://kk-ss.com/

Languages: Japanese mainly (some English / Korean available)

Who it’s for: Children & adults (beginners to advanced)

Disciplines: Skiing only

Sample pricing:

• Private (2h): ¥19,000 and up
• Private (4h): ¥29,000 and up

Booking: Online form / Phone / Email

Pandaruman Kids School (New Furano Prince Hotel)

School Highlights

Pandaruman Kids School is a dedicated ski school for preschoolers aged 3–6. It features the world’s only kids “Magic Lesson” program, designed so that small children can happily get used to skiing by incorporating playful elements. The program prioritizes providing an experience where kids don’t get scared and feel “This is fun!”, and even uses specially developed skis and practice materials. With plenty of playful ways to naturally build skills, and kind instructors who guide children like snow play, it’s ideal for little ones trying skiing for the first time. Reception and kids rooms are inside the New Furano Prince Hotel, so parents can feel secure leaving their children.

Official site: https://www.pandarumankidsschool.com/furano

Languages: Japanese / English / Chinese (varies by time slot)

Who it’s for: Preschoolers (ages 3–6)

Disciplines: Skiing only

Sample pricing: Depends on date

• Private (2h): ¥42,000+ (1 person), \48,000+ (2 people), \58,000 (3 people)
• Private (4h): ¥63,000+ (1 person), \69,000+ (2 people), \81,000 (3 people)
• Group (2h): ¥19,000+
• Group (4h): ¥33,000+

Booking: Phone / Email (advance booking required)

Furano Snow School

School Highlights

Furano Snow School offers English-language ski and snowboard lessons. All lessons are conducted in English. With many friendly instructors from English-speaking countries, the school provides a fun and safe environment and is popular with international visitors and those who want to learn in English. It caters to a wide range of needs—from foundational techniques for beginners and intermediates to tips for powder runs and higher-level techniques. Meeting points are available in both areas of Furano Ski Resort, making it convenient to use according to your lodging and where you ski.

Official site: https://www.spfurano.com/furanosnowschool/ (English page)

Languages: Mainly English

Who it’s for: Children (ages 6+) and adults

Disciplines: Skiing & Snowboarding

Sample pricing:

• Group (2h): Adults ¥13,000 / Children ¥15,000
• Group (4h): Children ¥27,000
• Private (2h): 1 person ¥27,000 (2 people ¥35,000)

Booking: Online form / Email / Phone

FISS (Furano International Snowsports School)

School Highlights

FISS is run by Hisayuki Kojima, a former Japanese national team snowboard alpine athlete. It is the only school in the Furano area officially certified by the SIA (Professional Ski Instructors Association of Japan), and is known for high-quality lessons. With a team of top-level instructors from Japan and abroad, FISS offers private lessons for all levels—from beginners to Olympic-level athletes. As Furano’s premier high-end private school, lessons by highly qualified instructors with top competitive backgrounds are said to accelerate improvement. Because you can receive direct instruction from coaches with top-class skills in Japan, it’s ideal for those who seriously want to improve skiing/snowboarding. For beginners, FISS firmly teaches the basics while helping you enjoy Furano’s excellent snow to the fullest. Lesson content is highly customizable, with programs proposed according to your preferences and travel schedule—one of the strengths of a private-specialist school.

Official site: https://www.fiss.jp/

Languages: Japanese & English

Who it’s for: Children (ages 4+) and adults (from beginners to competitive-oriented)

Disciplines: Skiing & Snowboarding

Sample pricing: (varies by season)

• Private (2h): ¥22,500 and up
• Private (3h): ¥29,250 and up
• Private (full day): ¥52,000 and up

Booking: Email (advance booking required)

Klook Private Lesson (Furano)

School Highlights

This Klook private lesson pairs you with a professional English-speaking instructor at Furano Ski Resort for one-on-one (or small-group) instruction. Lesson content is customized to your level and pace and proceeds in a safety-first environment, so everyone from beginners to advanced riders can participate with confidence. Actual instruction time is 2 hours, with a total of about 3 hours including meeting and preparation. Instruction is available for both skiing and snowboarding—ideal if you want to broaden your on-snow experience or focus on targeted technique improvements individually.

Official page: https://www.klook.com/ja/activity/93209-hokkaido-furano-private-ski-lesson/

Languages: English / Chinese

Who it’s for: Beginners to advanced (children allowed)

Disciplines: Skiing & Snowboarding

Sample price: \43,000 and up (3 hours: 1–4 people)

Prices vary by season and instructor.

Duration: About 3 hours (2-hour lesson + meeting/prep)

Meeting point: Furano zone

Booking: Online (Klook)

Comparison Table

School	Languages	Children	Adults	Disciplines	Half-day Group Price	Private Price
Furano Ski School	Japanese	◯	◯	Skiing & Snowboarding	Children ¥7,000 / Adults ¥6,000 (2h)	2h ¥15,000 / Preschool PL ¥18,000
Kimura Kiminobu Ski School	Japanese / English (some Korean)	◯	◯	Skiing only	—	2h ¥19,000+ / 4h ¥29,000+
Pandaruman Kids	Japanese / English / Chinese	◯ (ages 3–6)	—	Skiing only	2h ¥19,000+ / 4h ¥33,000+	2h ¥42,000+ (1 person), etc.
Furano Snow School	Mainly English	◯ (ages 6+)	◯	Skiing & Snowboarding	Children ¥15,000 / Adults ¥13,000 (2h)	2h ¥27,000+
FISS	Japanese / English	◯ (ages 4+)	◯	Skiing & Snowboarding	— (private only)	2h ¥22,500+ / Full day ¥52,000+
Klook Private Lesson	EN / ZH	◯	◯	Skiing & Snowboarding	—	¥43,000+ (3 hours: 1–4 people)

Prices are based on information confirmed as of September 2025. Depending on the school, prices may vary by date and instructor. Please confirm exact details on each official website.

How to Choose a School: Lodging Area & Transportation

Furano Ski Resort is divided into two areas: “Kitanomine Zone” and “Furano Zone.” Some schools operate in both zones, while others operate only in one. Both zones offer quality courses and schools, but choosing based on your lodging location and transportation makes the day’s flow smoother and helps you get the most out of your lesson time.

• Staying at New Furano Prince Hotel → Schools in the Furano zone are convenient and recommended.
• Staying in the Kitanomine area (no ski area shuttle) → Schools in the Kitanomine zone are convenient and recommended.
• Have a car or hotel shuttle, etc. → Either zone is fine (choose by lesson content and availability).

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Note: Lift tickets are shared, and the zones connect near the top of the mountain. However, first-timers and beginners may find inter-zone travel difficult. It’s safer to complete your first lesson in the zone where you’re staying, including meeting and dismissal. Both zones have plenty of beginner-friendly runs, so beginners can fully enjoy skiing or snowboarding within a single zone.

Note: Lessons at White Koala Rental Ski Furano

At White Koala Rental Ski, we do not offer ski or snowboard lessons. Lessons can be quite expensive, so to enjoy skiing or snowboarding at a lower cost, please use our affordable rental ski gear. We also do not have partnerships or discounts with specific schools. For lesson inquiries and reservations, please check the details on each ski school’s website.

White Koala Rental Ski Furano Services

At White Koala Rental Ski, we offer a variety of winter activity services, including ski and snowboard rentals, wakasagi (smelt) fishing, snowshoeing, and more.