Araragi Kōgen Ski Area

Independent Instructors & Guides

Aiko Kobayashi

Instructor

Languages: Japanese, English

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +81 90 4768 7488

Website: https://www.aikokobayashi.com

Qualifications: Adaptive Skiing Certified

Experience: 3-5 years

Cross-Country / Nordic Snowboarding Snowshoeing

Friendly and enthusiastic ski instructor with 3-5 years of teaching across multiple resorts. If you are trying to find lessons that match your pace and style, I create personalised programmes for every student. From first-timers learning how to ski to intermediates looking to tackle steeper terrain, I cover it all. Searching for a reliable ski teacher who genuinely cares about your progress? Get in touch today.

Kenji Sato

Mountain Guide

Languages: Japanese, English

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +81 90 7681 3439

Website: https://www.kenjisato.net

Qualifications: Japan Avalanche Network Certified

Experience: 6-10 years

Cross-Country / Nordic Ski Mountaineering Ski Touring / Backcountry

Qualified mountain guide passionate about sharing the wilderness with fellow ski enthusiasts. With 6-10 years of professional guiding, I specialise in multi-day ski touring expeditions and single-day freeride adventures. If you are searching for a guide who can help you safely explore the mountains beyond the resort boundaries, I bring the skills and local knowledge you need. Find your next backcountry skiing experience with me.

Ski Schools

5 ★ 173 reviews

Canyons Myoko

Address: Japan, 〒949-2111 Niigata, Myoko, Akakura, HotelTaiko−４０２ Akakura, Myoko

Phone: 070-3549-3342

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://canyons.jp/en/winter-tours/myoko/

Hours:

Daily

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

5 ★ 10 reviews

Skiwi Ski School

Address: Japan, 〒381-0401 Nagano, Shimotakai District, Yamanochi, Hirao, ７１４９一ノ瀬ホテルホゥルス１F

Phone: 090-8374-2545

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.skiwi-ski-school.com/

5 ★ 3 reviews

Shiga Kogen Cableway Association

Address: 7148 Hirao, Yamanochi, Shimotakai District, Nagano 381-0401, Japan

Phone: 0269-34-2588

Website: https://shigakogen-ski.or.jp/

Hours:

Daily

8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

5 ★ 2 reviews

Myoko Snowsports Suginohara

Address: Suginosawa, Myoko, Niigata 949-2113, Japan

Phone: 06-4580-9292

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://myokosnowsports.com/suginohara/

Hours:

Daily

8:15 AM – 4:30 PM

4.8 ★ 158 reviews

Shiga International Ski School SISS

Address: Yomase, Yamanochi, Shimotakai District, Nagano 381-0405, Japan

Phone: 0269-24-2007

Website: https://www.shigaskischool.com/

Hours:

Daily

8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

4.8 ★ 8 reviews

立山山麓スキー学校・極楽坂エリア

Address: 282 Hara, Toyama, 930-1454, Japan

Phone: 076-482-1147

Website: https://tateyama36.sakura.ne.jp/

4.7 ★ 112 reviews

Ride Shiga

Address: 2279-8 Hirao, Yamanochi, Shimotakai District, Nagano 381-0401, Japan

Phone: 070-9209-5829

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://ride-shiga.com/

Hours:

Daily

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

4.7 ★ 6 reviews

Myoko Snowsports Arai

Address: 1966 Ryōzenji, Myoko, Niigata 944-0062, Japan

Phone: 06-4580-9289

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://myokosnowsports.com/arai/

Hours:

Daily

8:00 AM – 4:45 PM

4.5 ★ 1521 reviews

Shiga Kogen

Address: 7148 Hirao, Yamanochi, Shimotakai District, Nagano 381-0401, Japan

Phone: 0269-34-2404

Website: http://www.shigakogen.gr.jp/

Hours:

Daily

8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

4.5 ★ 6 reviews

Myoko Snowsports Akakura - Snowsports School

Address: 216 Tagiri, Myoko, Niigata 949-2235, Japan

Phone: 06-4580-9292

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://myokosnowsports.com/akakura/

Hours:

Daily

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

4.4 ★ 523 reviews

Okushiga Kogen Ski Resort

Address: Japan, 〒381-0405 Nagano, Shimotakai District, Yamanochi, Yomase, 大沢１２３７７−１７

Phone: 0269-34-2225

Website: https://okushigakogenresort.com/

Hours:

Mon	8:30 AM – 4:15 PM
Tue	8:30 AM – 4:15 PM
Wed	8:30 AM – 4:15 PM
Thu	8:30 AM – 4:15 PM
Fri	8:30 AM – 4:15 PM
Sat	8:00 AM – 4:15 PM
Sun	8:00 AM – 4:15 PM