Details of the Biski Lessons

At Wheelchair Ski Japan, we offer wheelchair ski lessons at Sun Meadows Kiyosato Ski Resort (Yamanashi Prefecture) from December (resort opening day) through the end of March.

Sun Meadows Kiyosato Ski Resort

This ski resort is known for its excellent access from Tokyo and its stunning scenery, with about 80% sunny days.

On clear days, you can enjoy breathtaking views of Mt. Fuji, the Southern Alps, and the Chichibu mountain range.

There are 8 courses in total, and while the resort is compact, the beginner’s course has a quad lift (4-person lift), making it safe and enjoyable even for first-time skiers.

Material

There are two main types of skiing equipment for wheelchair users:
・Mono Ski
・Biski

The Mono Ski has a single ski under the seat and is used in competitions such as the Paralympics.

The Biski has two skis under the seat and is generally ridden together with a coach.

90% of Wheelchair Ski Japan’s guests enjoy the Biski.

Because the Mono Ski is designed for independent skiing, it requires extensive training before one can ski alone. The Biski, however, allows you to ski from the very first day—riding to the summit, enjoying speed, and skiing safely together with a coach.

With seven belts securing the body, the Biski is also suitable for:

・People with quadriplegia
・People who cannot maintain a seated position

Three styles of Biski skiing

Bucketing

The coach skis together while steering the Biski from behind. The student leans right or left in response to the coach’s cues.

For thrill seekers: high speed like a roller coaster

For those who prefer: slow and relaxed skiing

Hand Outriggers + Tether

Students with grip strength can use short handheld skis (outriggers) to control direction.

The coach controls speed from behind with a tether, while the student handles left/right turns. This provides a sense of skiing independently.

Fixed Outriggers + Tether

Fixed outriggers act like training wheels on a bicycle.

Even people with quadriplegia can turn by leaning their body. The coach uses a tether to control speed, ensuring safety.

As the student improves, the coach can use a longer tether, creating the exciting feeling of skiing almost completely independently.

Lesson Schedule

Biski lessons are a full-day course: 2 hours in the morning + 2 hours in the afternoon.

Start time is usually 10:00 AM, but it can be adjusted upon request.

Clothing

Tops

Long-sleeve shirts, Fleece, Down jackets, Ski wear

Bottoms

Tights, Socks, Ski wear

Ski wear is available for rental. Accessories such as knit caps, ski goggles, and ski gloves are not available for rental, so please bring your own or purchase them at the ski resort.

Fees

Ski lesson

¥66,000 (2 hrs AM + 2 hrs PM / tax included)

Biski rental

¥8,800 (per day / tax included)

Lift ticket (for you + coach)

¥13,200 (per day / tax included)

Cancellation Policy

41+ days before: Free
40+ days before: 10% of participation fee
30+ days before: 30% of participation fee
29–15 days before: 50% of participation fee
14 days before – day of: 100% of participation fee

Access

Ways to get to Sun Meadows Kiyosato Ski Resort:

Public Transportation

Narita Airport or Haneda Airport → Shinjuku Station → Kobuchizawa Station → Ski Resort
From Kobuchizawa Station, you can take a taxi or use our shuttle service.

Private Shuttle

For those who wish, we can arrange a private door-to-door shuttle from the airport to the ski resort.

A dedicated staff member will accompany you from airport pickup to the resort, so you don’t need to worry about heavy luggage or navigating unfamiliar areas in a wheelchair.

Accommodation

There are no ski-in/ski-out hotels at Sun Meadows Kiyosato Ski Resort, but within 10 minutes by car, there is a fully barrier-free pension.

4 rooms in total, each room accommodates 2–4 people.

Special meals, such as chopped food or blender meals, can be provided upon request.

Since our ski school partners with this barrier-free pension, we can arrange your stay once your schedule and number of guests are confirmed.
(You may also choose and book your own hotel, but please note that if the hotel is too far from the ski resort, shuttle service may not be available.)

25-26 Season Booking Status

The availability for the 2025–2026 season is as shown on the calendar.
In recent years, the snow conditions in March have also been very good, so please consider visiting then as well.

Booking

Please submit your application using the dedicated form below.