7 Best Chinese-Speaking Ski and Snow Trips in Hokkaido

Hokkaido’s ski schools have a strong Mandarin-speaking side now, with instructors at Teine and Kokusai teaching beginners and families in small groups. Hotel pickup in Sapporo is common, which saves wrestling skis onto the subway.

1.Otaru Asarigawa Onsen Ski Resort Day Trip: Professional Chinese and English instructors, one-person group, with complimentary photography service (departure from Sapporo, Hokkaido)

Ski Otaru’s sea-facing slopes on a Sapporo day trip, with Chinese or English lessons, rental packages, round-trip transport and coach photos.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“The coach is patient and teaches well. They will help you take photos, are easy to get along with, and are highly recommended.”

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2.Hokkaido Niseko Chinese and English Private Snowboard/Ski Instructor and Photography Services

Learn to ski or snowboard in Niseko with a private Chinese- or English-speaking instructor, flexible resort meeting points, and optional equipment packages.

★ 4.8

“We enjoyed our class! Our instructor was amazing! Sasha was patient but he also pushed us to try our best. We'll really be back next winter and we hope we can book him again for lessons!”

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3.Hokkaido Sapporo Teine Ski Resort | One-Day Skiing/Snowboarding Tour, Chinese Instruction (Includes Shuttle Bus, Ski Equipment, Chinese Ski Instructor)

Try Sapporo Teine with Chinese-language ski lessons, gear and shuttle transport. See what the nine-hour beginner package includes and what to check before booking.

★ 4.5

“Transportation to the equipment room and then to the ski resort was very convenient. The driver's service attitude was excellent. The package included equipment and clothing rental, as well as a lift ticket, which was a great value.”

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4.Sapporo Teine Ski Resort | Chinese and English Private Ski Lessons | Hokkaido Tourism Organization (HTO) Official Member Certification

Learn to ski at Sapporo Teine with a private Chinese or English lesson, optional Sapporo transfers, and step-by-step coaching for beginners.

★ 4.7

“I'm so lucky to have met such a great instructor for my first time skiing! Gor's teaching is very professional, his explanation of the details of the movements is on point, and he's a super nice person, which made my entire learning process very relaxed…”

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6.Sapporo Teine Ski Resort: Chinese instructor morning/afternoon segmented teaching: 3-5 people in a group, beginner parent-child friendly (including pick-up and drop-off service)

Learn to ski at Sapporo Teine with a Chinese-speaking instructor, small-group lessons, gear, transfers, and striking mountain-and-sea views.

★ 5.0

“Coach Tiantian is very patient with both children and adults. She teaches diligently and guides you at a comfortable pace. All the kids absolutely adore Coach Tiantian, having a super fun and productive day. Highly recommended!”

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7.Otaru Ski Resort (Asarigawa, Tenguyama, Onze) Private Chinese Ski Lessons

Learn to ski Otaru’s powder with a private Chinese lesson at Asarigawa, plus practical advice on timing, prices, transport, and resort choices.

★ 5.0

“I'm really happy to have met such a great instructor like Teacher Shi! It was our first time skiing, and the instructor was very patient in teaching us. When we weren't doing well, they would directly point out the key points and encourage us. I've…”

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