Niseko is Japan’s most famous ski destination, renowned for its light, dry powder snow and world-class skiing and snowboarding. The resort is made up of four interconnected ski areas: Grand Hirafu, Hanazono, Niseko Village and Annupuri, offering extensive terrain for all ability levels with a single lift pass.
Beyond the slopes, Niseko is home to a vibrant mix of restaurants, bars, cafés and traditional onsens, creating a unique winter lifestyle experience. EA Ski and Snowboard Training partners with Imagine Snowsports to deliver this course, giving participants the opportunity to learn and develop their skills in one of the world’s leading snow sports destinations.
Short on time? Improve your technical ability, gain ski instructor qualifications, travel the world and shred every day.
Short on time? Improve your technical ability, gain ski instructor qualifications, travel the world and shred every day.
100kms from Sapporo, Niseko's main village is called Hirafu which sits at the base of the Grand-Hirafu ski resort. Hirafu is home to many hotels, restaurants, onsens, bars and forms the base for Niseko Imagine. There is plenty going on here and there is a great mix of traditional Japanese culture and great western comforts you'll recognise from back home. EA Ski and Snowboard Training are the Japan experts with more Japanese locations than any other provider. The long-standing relationships with trainers, resorts and certification bodies make EA the best introduction to the snow industry. With over 10 years’ experience operating instructor internship programs and placing new instructors into employment, you will be introduced to industry experts and joining a community of passionate skiers and snowboarders.
Accommodation is included in the course price for the full duration of the training program. Participants will stay at Jojo's Chalet, located in the village of Kutchan, the main service town for the Niseko region and home to a vibrant seasonal community.
Jojo's Chalet offers comfortable shared accommodation with easy access to local amenities, restaurants, supermarkets, transport links and the Niseko ski resorts. Transport is provided for training and exam days, and public bus services operate regularly between Kutchan and the Niseko resort areas.
As a general guide, accommodation includes:
There are several bus services that travel between Kutchan and Niseko, including:
Our Ski and Snowboard Instructor Course in Niseko, Japan allows you to obtain a globally recognised qualification with the NZSIA (New Zealand Ski Instructors Alliance) or SBINZ (Snowboard Instruction New Zealand). The NZSIA and the SBINZ are well-established, educational bodies that are internationally renowned for producing professional, knowledgeable instructors, with the capabilities to teach and ride at very high standards.
They are both internationally recognised as a well-established, professional provider and has a reputation for high-quality and knowledge. This means that NZSIA and SBINZ instructors are able to competently perform and teach on snow in many cultures and conditions. This qualification can truly take you anywhere.
