New for the 2025/2026 season: Snowsport lessons and powder guiding at Sapporo Kokusai.
Sapporo Kokusai
We’re excited to announce that we’ll be teaching at Sapporo Kokusai starting in the 2025/2026 winter season. Whether you’re looking to learn the basics, refine your technique, or explore deep Hokkaido powder, we’ll be offering professional ski and snowboard lessons as well as powder guiding. All lessons are taught in English by professionally certified instructors who are native or fluent speakers.
Located just 35 minutes from Otaru, Sapporo Kokusai is one of Hokkaido’s true hidden gems - famous for it's big snowfalls, uncrowded skiing on weekdays, and a friendly local atmosphere.
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Snowfall
Approx. 20 meters at top elevation -
Lifts
1 gondola + 4 lifts -
Vertical
Approx. 470 m -
Elevation
630–1,100 m -
Terrain
7 runs from beginner to advanced
Powder guiding
Experience the best of Kokusai’s deep, dry powder with our guided adventures.
Snowsport lessons
Build confidence, progress your technique, and enjoy personalised, professional teaching on some of Hokkaido’s snowiest slopes.