Yama Riders is all about keeping kids safe while they have fun learning new skills while exploring the entire Niseko United resort.
Please note: The following information refers to a previous season. Details for the 2025–26 season, including pricing and lesson availability, will be updated and released soon.
Our 7-14 year old Yama Riders enjoy a fun and social learning environment. Available to both skiers and snowboarders, the Yama Riders program includes a weekly Kids Fun Race and a Kids Passport to help track progress.
All Yama Riders lessons are located at our King Gondola Base (Hirafu Gondola Base)
| Type | Time | Value Price | Regular Price | Peak Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Day | 9:00am Registration 3:15pm Pick Up | ¥16,000 | ¥18,000 | ¥22,000 |
| Half Day | 9:00am Registration 12:15pm Pick Up | ¥12,000 | ¥14,000 | ¥17,000 |
Full Day lesson includes lunch.
Value - 30th November until 15th December || 1st March until 31st March
Peak - 16th December until 4th February
Regular - 5th February until 28th February
- Children must be a minimum of 7 years old on the day of the lesson
- It is not possible to join the lesson if you arrive after check in closes at 9.30am
- All children are required to have a lift pass
- All children are required to understand and communicate in English
- Lessons are conducted at our King Gondola Base (Hirafu Gondola Base) only
- Ski poles are not required until Intermediate level
