Welcome to HEALSPO Ski Academy
Learn to ski in Sapporo, Hokkaido, with friendly private lessons.
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About HEALSPO
HEALSPO is a ski school in Sapporo, Hokkaido. It started in 2023.
It is an SAJ-certified school. SAJ is the Ski Association of Japan (the Japan Ski Federation).
Our leaders are Daichi Suzuki (Principal) and Sae Suzuki (Vice-Principal). Both are SAJ National Demonstrators. A Demonstrator is a top-level ski instructor in Japan.
We welcome skiers from beginner to advanced. Skiers who want to compete are welcome too.
We teach modern skiing skills, such as carving and mogul skiing. Carving means making clean, smooth turns. Moguls are bumps on a slope. Our teaching and safety rules follow the SAJ Japanese Ski Curriculum and its Safety Guide.
From the 2026–27 season, we are adding more programs for guests from other countries. Our partners are ROOKIES ACADEMY in New Zealand and Jisan Forest Resort in Korea.
Our partners: ROOKIES ACADEMY (New Zealand) and Jisan Forest Resort (Korea)
Where we teach
All lessons are private, for 1 to 4 guests. You can choose one of two ski areas near Sapporo.
Our team
Daichi Suzuki
Principal · Sapporo head office
He is a current SAJ National Demonstrator. He wants every lesson to be clear and fun. His results: 1st place in moguls at the All-Japan Technical Ski Championships, 18th place overall (his best) at that event, and 1st place at the All-Japan Junior Technical Ski Championships.
Sae Suzuki
Vice-Principal · Head of the Hakuba branch
She is a current SAJ National Demonstrator and an InterSki representative. Her results: 1st place in the long-turn event and 5th place overall at the All-Japan Technical Ski Championships, and 1st place in Alpine Super-G at the All-Japan Student Ski Championships.
Haruna Sakai
Senior Instructor · Sapporo head office
She is a current SAJ Demonstrator. She has a background in alpine (downhill) skiing. She helps guests make better carving turns. She can also give advice about ski equipment.
Dr. Takashi Komori
Medical Advisor
He is a doctor and runs a clinic. He has raced in the All-Japan Technical Ski Championships. He helps with health and safe sports from a doctor's view. He speaks English.
Mitsutaka Nakamura
Inbound Program Lead
He leads our programs for guests from other countries. He speaks Japanese and Chinese.
Makiko Murata
On-site Manager
She has a childcare qualification and an SAJ assistant instructor qualification. She speaks Japanese and English.
ROOKIES ACADEMY instructors
Certified by ROOKIES ACADEMY
Alexandra Smith, Immy Taft, Lucca Betzhold and Bertie Ashdown.
Instructors depend on who is free on your day.
You can ask for the Principal or Vice-Principal by name. Then the lesson price is quoted separately. It is not in the prices below.
Lessons and prices
All prices include tax. The price for 2–4 guests is the total for the whole private group. It is not a price per person.
| Venue and lesson | Duration | 1 guest | 2–4 guests |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sapporo Kokusai · 1-day private lesson | 5 hours + 1-hour break | ¥60,000 | ¥100,000 |
| Fu's · 1-day private lesson | 5 hours + 1-hour break | ¥50,000 | ¥80,000 |
| Fu's · half-day private lesson | 2.5 hours | ¥30,000 | ¥50,000 |
| Fu's · 1-day private lesson with SAJ Ski Test | 6 hours + 1-hour break | ¥70,000 | ¥120,000 |
Fu's half-day lesson times: Morning 9:00–11:30 · Afternoon 12:30–15:00 · Night 16:00–18:30.
The SAJ test is at 15:00–16:00. The time may change because of snow conditions.
Lift tickets and rentals are not included.
The SAJ Ski Test course includes the test. The SAJ certification fee and badge fee cost extra.
If you ask for the Principal or Vice-Principal, the lesson price is quoted separately.
SAJ Ski Grade Test
SAJ is the Ski Association of Japan. It helps skiing and snowboarding grow in Japan. It runs an official badge test that checks how well you ski.
A test gives you a clear goal to practice for.
HEALSPO is an SAJ-certified ski school.
| Grade | Main skills (short summary) | How you are checked |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Snowplow turns on an easy groomed slope | During the lesson |
| 4 | Changing the rhythm of snowplow turns on an easy groomed slope | During the lesson |
| 3 | Basic parallel turns and stem turns on easy to intermediate slopes | During the lesson |
| 2 | Large and short turns, and stem turns, on intermediate to moderately steep slopes | Practical test |
| 1 | Large and short turns and overall skiing, including steep or ungroomed slopes | Practical test |
2026–27 test dates: December 30, January 7, 14, 21 and 28, and February 4 and 11.
Grades 3–5 can be taken on all of these dates. Grades 1–2 are held only on some dates. Please ask us about dates when you send your request.
To take Grade 1, you must already have Grade 2. You must also take a 2-hour preparation lesson.
The SAJ certification fee and badge fee cost extra. Test events and rules follow the newest SAJ guidelines.
How to book
① Send a request
Use the Booking page at least 24 hours before your lesson.
Tell us: the date, time and course you want; how many guests; each guest's name, age and skiing level; any health concerns; your contact details; your language (English or Chinese); if you need rentals; and the test grade you want (if any).
② Wait for our reply
We check if the instructor and ski area are free. Then we reply by email.
Your request is not a booking yet. Your lesson is booked only after we confirm it by email.
③ Prepare and meet at the resort
After we confirm, we send you the meeting place.
Please arrive 10 minutes before the start. For a 1-day private lesson, follow your instructor's meeting-time instructions.
You pay by bank transfer by the day before your lesson. You pay any bank transfer fee.
Before your lesson
What to bring
Bring skis, ski boots, ski wear, gloves, goggles, warm base layers (warm underwear), long socks and your lift ticket.
Please arrange rentals and your lift ticket in advance.
Our staff can help you buy or rent equipment at the resort. Tell us if you need help with rentals.
Children and lesson levels
Children are welcome.
Please talk to us first about each child's age and skiing experience. We will also talk about whether a parent or guardian should come along.
We teach beginners to advanced skiers. When you send your request, tell us everyone's experience and level.
Weather and safety
Whether a lesson can happen depends on snow, weather, lift operation and safety.
If HEALSPO cancels for safety reasons, you get a full refund of the lesson fee. This includes when the whole resort is closed or all lifts are stopped.
If you may be late, please contact us as soon as you can.
Cancellation policy
- More than 7 days before the lesson: no cancellation charge (free).
- From 7 days to 24 hours before the lesson: 20% cancellation charge.
- Within 24 hours of the lesson, or if you do not show up: 100% cancellation charge.
- If HEALSPO cancels for safety reasons: full refund of the lesson fee.
Frequently asked questions
Q. Do I need to be an experienced skier?
A. No. We teach beginners to advanced skiers. Tell us your level and goals when you send your request.
Q. Are lift tickets or rentals included?
A. No. You pay for lift tickets and rentals separately. Please get your lift ticket and rental equipment ready in advance. Our staff can help with rentals at the resort.
Q. What should I bring?
A. Skis, boots, ski wear, gloves, goggles, warm base layers, long socks and a lift ticket.
Q. Where do we meet?
A. At a meeting point at the resort. We send the details after your lesson is confirmed. Please arrive 10 minutes before the start. For 1-day lessons, your instructor may give different meeting instructions.
Q. What if the weather is bad?
A. We decide based on snow, weather, lift operation and safety. If we cancel for safety reasons, you get a full refund of the lesson fee.
Q. Can I ask for an English or Chinese lesson?
A. Yes. Write your language (English or Chinese) in your booking request. We will check which staff are free and confirm by email.
Contact
Questions? Email healspo@schileben.com or call +81-11-600-6906.