

Japan’s powder,
taught with excellence.
Ski & snowboard lessons for all ages and abilities in Madarao and Geto Kogen.
Choose your mountain
Explore two of Japan’s finest ski destinations with Excellence Ski School. Each location offers its own unique character, exceptional powder, and unforgettable mountain experiences guided by our expert instructors.


Geto Kogen
A proper Tohoku powder factory — 15m+ of annual snowfall and 13+ lift-accessed tree zones. A long season into Golden Week.
Expert instruction tailored to every
age, ability, and mountain condition.

Private Ski Lessons
One-to-one ski coaching tailored to your goals, ability and the conditions on the day — the fastest way to progress, for first-timers to advanced skiers.

Private Snowboard Lessons
Dedicated snowboard coaching for every level, from your very first heel-side turns to confident all-mountain riding.

Premium Private Lessons
Our flagship private experience — full-day coaching with accommodation pick-up & drop-off, a private car all day, and rental & lift-pass assistance.
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Off Piste Tours
Chase Japan’s legendary tree runs and untracked powder with a certified guide who reads the mountain — safety always at the centre.

School Trips
Custom multi-day ski & snowboard programs for schools and groups — tailored to your students’ ages, abilities and goals.
A different standard of
mountain teaching.
Safety as our foundation
Every session is built around safety and mountain awareness — so progress always happens with care, on terrain that suits the day.
Built for everyone
A genuine focus on all ages and abilities — patient coaching that builds lifelong confidence and a love of the mountains.
The best snow in Japan
Authentic local knowledge of where the lightest powder and quietest tree runs are — at two of Japan’s great snow resorts.
Loved by riders of all ages
It was such a good experience to do snowshoe on Iwatake Summit — we really enjoyed it. Mei, our guide, is so nice; she adjusted the length and route to our fitness. I'd recommend anyone to try a tour with Hakuba Excellence.
Fantastic trek, couldn't have asked for better. The guide went at a pace best suited for everyone, with plenty of breaks. Could not recommend Hakuba Excellence highly enough — if we could have rebooked during our stay we absolutely would have.
A beautiful morning with our guide, Mei — a lovely, peaceful change from skiing. She took us through fresh snow to a shrine in the woods; it felt almost otherworldly. Even the adrenaline junkies in our family loved it!
The whole experience was awesome — easy booking, great communication, pick-up & drop-off and excellent equipment. Thanks to the team at Hakuba Excellence for your knowledge and guiding along the way. We would highly recommend it.
I really loved this tour! The views were beautiful and the whole experience felt calming and refreshing. Javier, our guide, was amazing — fun, friendly, informative and incredibly helpful. Such a memorable experience in Hakuba. Highly recommend!
My experience with Mai from Hakuba Excellence was excellent. We had a well-organised and fun time, and it was great to be picked up and dropped off at my accommodation. I recommend Hakuba Excellence!
If you're looking for a winter activity in Hakuba besides skiing & snowboarding, this is a great match. We had a great time with Javier, who led us to enjoy the beauty of nature among the snowy mountains. Really amazing — recommended!
We had the best trip with Hakuba Excellence! We could not recommend it more — the guides were just amazing!
From the very beginning, Summer patiently showed us everything and always waited for everyone to catch up. He even took us to a quiet spot to relax with hot tea and snacks. Everything was arranged in such a thoughtful and professional way — the highlight of our trip to Japan.

Ready for your best days on snow?
Reserve lessons for the coming season at Madarao or Geto Kogen.

