SchoolSIA Certified Grandeco Snow Academy
Ski and Snowboard School
Now celebrating its 33nd season,
the SIA Certified Grandeco Snow Academy offers ski and snowboard lessons
at Grandeco Snow Resort in the Urabandai area.
Day-trip visitors can rent equipment at the information counter in front of the West Wing of the Ski Center.
This is the official ski and snowboard school of EN RESORT Grandeco.
English-language lessons are available for private lessons only.
Private Lesson
A private lesson based on a one-on-one style with your instructor.
Various special benefits are also available for private lessons.
Family & Friends Private Lesson
Enjoy learning together with your family or friends under the guidance of a dedicated instructor. Whether with your siblings, parents, or close friends, this private lesson lets everyone improve their skills at their own pace.
| Type | Ski / Snowboard |
|---|---|
| Group Size | Up to 4 people (5 or more on request) |
| Ages | Elementary school and older |
| Full Day (AM 2 hrs ・ PM 2 hrs) | ¥35,000 Additional participant: +¥2,000 per person |
| Half Day (2 hours) | ¥20,000 Additional participant: +¥1,000 per person For example, for two participants taking a 2-hour lesson together: base ¥20,000 + one additional participant ¥1,000 = total ¥21,000 |
| 1.5 hours | ¥18,000 |
| 1 hour | ¥13,000 Additional participant: +¥800 per person |
| Lesson Benefits | ・General Benefits |
| Reservation Notes | ・Reservations made up to three days before the desired lesson date can be completed online. For same-day or next-day reservations (within twodays), please contact us by phone. ・We are unable to accept bookings for groups consisting only of multiple preschool children, as it is difficult to ensure their safety during lift rides and other situations. |
Private Lesson
No matter your level, our private lessons are tailored to your skills and goals.Your instructor will provide one-on-one guidance to help you improve safely and efficiently. For guests who wish, a Medal Test can be conducted during the ski or snowboard private lesson. Please request this in advance.(Please note that the Medal Test may not be available depending on weather and snow conditions.)
| Type | Ski / Snowboard / Telemark |
|---|---|
| Lesson Style | One-on-one private |
| Ages | Ski: 4–49 years old Snowboard: Elementary school age–49 years old |
| Full Day (AM 2 hrs ・ PM 2 hrs) | ¥35,000 |
| Half Day (2 hours) | ¥20,000 |
| 1.5 hours | ¥18,000 |
| 1 hour | ¥13,000 |
| Lesson Benefits | ・General Benefits |
| Reservation Notes | Reservations can be made online up to three days before your desired lesson date. For last-minute bookings within two days, please contact us by phone. |
Kids Private Lesson
This lesson is designed for elementary school children (ages 6–12).Each child will receive a lesson sheet to help them review their progress together with the coach, making it a fun and motivating way to see their improvement as they learn.
| Type | Ski / Snowboard |
|---|---|
| Lesson Style | One-on-one private |
| Ages | Elementary school children |
| Full Day (AM 2 hrs ・ PM 2 hrs) | ¥35,000 |
| Half Day (2 hours) | ¥20,000 |
| 1.5 hours | ¥18,000 |
| 1 hour | ¥13,000 |
| Lesson Benefits | ・General Benefits ・Each child will receive an original Grandeco Snow Academy “Lesson Sheet” with their own photo,filled out by the staff as a keepsake of their lesson and progress throughout the day. |
| Reservation Notes | Reservations can be made online up to three days before your desired lesson date. For last-minute bookings within two days, please contact us by phone. |
Kinder Private Lesson
This private lesson is designed to help young children enjoy skiing through fun snow activities while gradually becoming comfortable on the slopes.Lesson duration can be adjusted to 1.5 hours depending on the child’s stamina and concentration level. The lesson is customized to suit each child’s pace and needs.
| Type | Ski |
|---|---|
| Lesson Style | One-on-one private |
| Ages | 4 years old to preschool age |
| Full Day (AM 2 hrs ・ PM 2 hrs) | ¥35,000 |
| Half Day (2 hours) | ¥20,000 |
| 1.5 hours | ¥18,000 (Recommended for children who may not have enough stamina for a full 2-hour lesson.) |
| 1 hour | ¥13,000 |
| Lesson Benefits | ・General Benefits ・Each child will receive an original Grandeco Snow Academy “Lesson Sheet” with their own photo, filled out by the staff as a keepsake of their lesson and progress throughout the day. |
| Reservation Notes | Reservations can be made online up to three days before your desired lesson date. For last-minute bookings within two days, please contact us by phone. |
Master Private Lesson
This private lesson is for guests aged 50 and over who wish to ski or snowboard with elegance and confidence.
| Type | Ski / Snowboard |
|---|---|
| Lesson Style | One-on-one private |
| Ages | 50 years and older |
| Full Day (AM 2 hrs ・ PM 2 hrs) | ¥35,000 |
| Half Day (2 hours) | ¥20,000 |
| 1.5 hours | ¥18,000 |
| 1 hour | ¥13,000 |
| Lesson Benefits | ・General Benefits ・Includes a soft drink ticket that can be used at the mountain restaurant 「BUNABUNA」 or the Cafeteria in the Mountain Center |
| Reservation Notes | Reservations can be made online up to three days before your desired lesson date. For last-minute bookings within two days, please contact us by phone. |
Executive Private Lesson
A private lesson designed to help you improve your skiing or snowboarding skills at Grandeco.
| Type | Ski / Snowboard |
|---|---|
| Lesson Style | 1–4 participants (additional ¥1,000 per person for the 2nd participant onward) |
| Ages | SKI：４Years and older Snowboard: Elementary school age-older |
| Full Day (AM 2 hrs ・ PM 2 hrs) | ¥50,000 |
| Half Day (2 hours) | ¥35,000 |
| 1.5 hours | Not available |
| 1 hour | Not available |
| Lesson Benefits | ・General Benefits ・Includes a ¥1,000 meal voucher that can be used at the Cafeteria in the Mountain Center. ・Lunch seats can be reserved in advance. ・Your instructor will assist you with rental equipment fitting. ・Chinese lessons by native-speaking instructors (with interpretation support if needed) are available upon request. ・SIA Medal Test fees are included. |
| Reservation Notes | Reservations can be made online up to three days before your desired lesson date. For last-minute bookings within two days, please contact us by phone. |
General Benefits for Private Lessons
- Advance Booking Discount
- Guests who book at least one month in advance will receive a discount on the base lesson fee as follows:
Full Day: ¥2,000 OFF / Half Day: ¥1,000 OFF / 1.5 hrs or 1 hr: ¥500 OFF
＊When booking through the website, the discounted price may not appear automatically due to system limitations. The discount will be applied at payment on the lesson day. - First-Time Guest Benefit
- Guests taking a private lesson for the first time will receive a one-time discount as follows:
Full Day: ¥2,000 OFF / Half Day: ¥1,000 OFF / 1.5 hrs or 1 hr: ¥500 OFF
＊This benefit cannot be combined with the Advance Booking Benefit.
Insurance
Included in the above lesson fee. (Hospitalization: ¥1,500 per day / Outpatient care: ¥1,000 per day)
Notes
Lesson availability may vary depending on the day. Weekends, holidays, and the New Year period are expected to be busy, so we recommend making a reservation in advance.
Group Lesson
Small-group lessons with others at your skill level. Let's aim to improve together!
| Type | Ski / Snowboard |
|---|---|
| Group Size: | Up to 4 participants per class |
| Ages: | Elementary school and older ＊ For the safety and comfort of younger children,we kindly recommend our Kids Private Lesson for preschool-aged guests. |
| Full Day (AM 2 hrs ・ PM 2 hrs) | ¥15,000 / per person Lesson Schedule [2 hours × 2 sessions] ① 10:00–12:00 ② 13:30–15:30 ＊You may take both ① and ②. |
| Half Day (2 hours) | 8,000 yen / per person [2 hours] ① 10:00–12:00 ② 13:30–15:30 ＊Please choose either ① or ②. |
| Insurance | The lesson fee includes accident insurance (1,500 yen per day for hospitalization / 1,000 yen per day for outpatient care). |
| Reservation Notes | ・Availability may vary depending on instructor schedules. ・During peak periods and holidays, lessons may fill quickly. ・We recommend booking at least three days in advance. Reservations made two days prior or later may not be accepted depending on availability. |
Special Lesson
Ito Special Lesson
Certified as an SIA Demonstrator for 18 consecutive terms (1997–2014). Represented Japan at Interski 2011.
A special lesson led by Coach Koji Ito, who also served as Head Coach of Japan's national team at Interski 2023!
| Lesson Hours | AM 10:00〜12:00 PM 13:30〜15:30 15:45〜 Video Review Meeting |
|---|---|
| Meeting Point | Mountain Center Reception Joining or leaving partway through is also possible. Please contact us regarding pricing. |
| Session | Schedule | Content | Level | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ito1 | 12/26AM〜27PM | Basic Skiing | Intermediate/Advanced | ¥23,000 |
| Ito2 | 1/9AM〜11PM | Brush-up ① | Intermediate/Advanced | ¥33,000 |
| Ito3 | 2/13AM〜14PM | Request OK | Intermediate/Advanced | ¥23,000 |
| Ito4 | 2/27AM〜28PM | Brush-up ② | Intermediate/Advanced | ¥23,000 |
| Ito5 | 3/13AM〜14PM | Conquering Steep Slopes! | Intermediate/Advanced | ¥23,000 |
| Ito6 | 4/17AM〜18PM | Spring Snow Application | Intermediate/Advanced | ¥23,000 |
＊For single-day participation: full day ¥12,000 half day ¥8,000
Day 2 ¥11,000 Day 3 ¥10,000
Reservations up to 3 days before your desired lesson date can be made online; from 2 days before, please book by phone.
Risa Special Lesson
A special lesson led by Coach Risa Abe, a 41st-term certified SIA Demonstrator!
Coach Risa's techniques, honed at the top level of the sport, are sure to help you improve!
She's warm and approachable, so please join without hesitation.
| Lesson Hours | AM 10:00〜12:00 PM 13:30〜15:30 15:45〜 Video Review Meeting |
|---|---|
| Meeting Point | Mountain Center Reception Joining or leaving partway through is also possible. Please contact us regarding pricing. |
| Session | Schedule | Content | Level | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Risa 1 | 12/19AM〜20PM | Season Opener♪ | Intermediate/Advanced | ¥23,000 |
| Risa 2 | 1/16AM〜17PM | Comfortable Skiing | Intermediate | ¥23,000 |
| Risa 3 | 2/20AM〜2/21PM | Leave It to Risa! | Intermediate/Advanced | ¥23,000 |
| Risa 4 | 3/6AM〜3/7PM | Smooth Carving! | Intermediate/Advanced | ¥23,000 |
| Risa 5 | 3/20AM〜22PM | Beautiful Turns! | Intermediate | ¥33,000 |
＊For single-day participation: full day ¥12,000 half day ¥8,000
Day 2 ¥11,000 Day 3 ¥10,000
Reservations up to 3 days before your desired lesson date can be made online; from 2 days before, please book by phone.
Step-up Course Lesson
Graduate once and for all from being a forever-intermediate skier or rider.
For skiing, enjoy runs adapted to the day's snow conditions;
for snowboarding, aim for beautiful carving turns.
With a dedicated coach, both the content and the schedule are full of value!
We're here to answer our adult guests' desire to improve!
We're happy to accommodate a few personal requests too (with a smile), so please feel free to join.
Day-trip participants are also very welcome.
| Lesson Hours | AM 10:00〜12:00 PM 13:30〜15:30 15:45〜 Video Review Meeting |
|---|---|
| Meeting Point | Mountain Center Reception Joining or leaving partway through is also possible. Please contact us regarding pricing. |
| Session | Schedule | Level | Fee | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior 1 | 12/9AM〜11PM | Intermediate & above | ¥30,000 | Yoshiaki Kamiya |
| Senior 2 | 12/21AM〜23PM | Intermediate & above | ¥30,000 | Katsumi Okano |
| Senior 3 | 1/13AM〜15PM | Intermediate & above | ¥30,000 | Yoshiaki Kamiya |
| Senior 4 | 1/27AM〜29PM | Intermediate & above | ¥30,000 | Risa Abe |
| Senior 5 | 2/10AM〜12PM | Intermediate & above | ¥30,000 | Yoshiaki Kamiya |
| Senior 6 | 2/23AM〜25PM | Intermediate & above | ¥30,000 | Katsumi Okano |
| Senior 7 | 3/2AM〜4PM | Intermediate & above | ¥30,000 | Yoshiaki Kamiya |
| Senior 8 | 3/9AM〜11PM | Intermediate & above | ¥30,000 | Risa Abe |
| Senior 9 | 3/16AM〜18PM | Intermediate & above | ¥30,000 | Yoshiaki Kamiya |
| Senior 10 | 3/23AM〜25PM | Intermediate & above | ¥30,000 | Katsumi Okano |
| Senior 11 | 3/29AM〜31PM | Intermediate & above | ¥30,000 | Yoshiaki Kamiya |
＊For single-day participation: full day ¥11,000 half day ¥7,000
Day 2 ¥10,000 Day 3 ¥9,000
Reservations up to 3 days before your desired lesson date can be made online; from 2 days before, please book by phone.
Lesson Procedures
- For Hotel Guests
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① On the Day of Your Lesson Please visit the Ski Rental Counter on the 1st floor of the hotel between 7:00–.
You will be asked to fill out the application form.
At that time, you may choose your preferred start time, meeting location, and dismissal location.
Of course, you may also consult with us in advance regarding any details or concerns.② Rentals If you need to rent ski wear or equipment, please complete the rental check-in at the same counter.
Advance reservations are also accepted. We recommend completing your rental reservation in advance for a smoother process.③ Meeting & Dismissal For private lessons, the meeting and dismissal locations will be arranged at the spot you specify within the hotel or the ski resort.
For group lessons, please meet in front of the slope map at the base of the ski gondola (at the bottom of the stairs).
Dismissal will take place at the same location as the meeting point. - For Day-use Guests
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①On the Day of Your Lesson Please check in at the dedicated counter in front of the Information Desk in the Ski Center WEST WING starting 15 minutes before your lesson time.
You will receive your lesson ticket after completing the registration form.② Rentals If you need to rent ski wear or equipment, please visit the rental counter in the Ski Center WEST WING.
Advance reservations are also accepted. We recommend completing your rental reservation in advance for a smoother process.
Please note that rental procedures may take extra time when the area is crowded, so we encourage you to arrive early.③ Meeting & Dismissal For private lessons, the meeting and dismissal locations will be arranged at the spot you specify within the hotel or the ski resort.
For group lessons, please meet in front of the slope map at the base of the ski gondola (at the bottom of the stairs).
Dismissal will take place at the same location as the meeting point.
International Ski Skill Test
/ Junior International Ski Skill Testー For Day-use Guests
The International Ski Skill Test is the only technical certification in Japan authorized by the International Ski Instructors Association (ISIA).
As the name indicates, your skiing skills are evaluated based on international standards.
There are eight levels in total.
| Test Fee: | 2,000 yen |
|---|---|
| Certification Fee: | Varies by level |
This test is conducted for junior skiers up to junior high school age.
The ranking levels are Gold, Silver, Bronze, Red, Yellow, and Green — six levels in total.
| Test fee: | 1,500 yen |
|---|---|
| Certification Fee: | Varies by level |
During private lessons, the test may be taken as part of the lesson.
(For Executive Private Lessons, the test fee is waived, but certification fees apply separately. )
Academy Club Membership Information
At the SIA-certified Grandeco Snow Academy, guests may join the Academy Club.
| Annual Membership Fee Renewing Members |
New Members: 25,000 yen 20,000 yen (for those renewing from the previous year) |
|---|---|
| Member Benefits | ・Seasonal storage for ski and snowboard gear ・Discounts on private lessons:
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Other
Insurance
Included in the above lesson fee. (Hospitalization: 1,500 yen per day / Outpatient care: 1,000 yen per day)
Cancellation Fee
Cancellation the day before: 20% of the total fee
Cancellation on the day: 50% of the total fee
No-show / no notice on the day: 100% of the total fee
Please note that in the case of cancellation due to weather or organizer's circumstances, a full refund will be provided.
Contact Us
SIA Grandeco Snow Academy
TEL: ＋81 0241-32-3200 / Office hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm
MAIL：grandeco-hotel.info@grandecoresort.co.jp