Damian Benente - Ski Instructor - Niseko, Rusutsu and more

25/02/2026

Hirafu today

07/02/2026

Send messages for ski lessons or resort guiding

05/02/2026

Accredited Ski Instructor on Niseko United

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31/01/2026

Be careful when driving, also when skiing as there is no reason that the same can apply to that. (in Japan there's also 3rd party insurance for skiers).

last month a Hong Kong tourist was arrested after losing control of his vehicle and crash with another car injuring the other driver in Kyowa (30min of Niseko)

https://www.thestandard.com.hk/hong-kong-news/article/319060/HK-tourist-held-for-negligent-driving-after-crossing-lane-and-causing-serious-collision-in-Hokkaido

https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3336118/hong-kong-tourist-arrested-japan-after-crashing-rental-car-injuring-driver

Hong Kong’s Immigration Department says it has received a request for help regarding the case.

23/01/2026

Some Reviews from last season

13/01/2026

Around last week of December😀

31/07/2025

https://maps.app.goo.gl/wLjUTmz29T6jL7zX8

Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.

09/03/2025

A nice video my student made about their first day of ski (2nd for some but it was by themself and not with lesson so they don't have a nice past experience)

20/02/2025

Hanazono area will extend their season until April 13, 2025 leaving closing dates of the areas as:

- Niseko Annupuri International Ski Area: Closes May 6, 2025
- Niseko Village Ski Resort: Closes April 6, 2025
- Niseko Tokyu Grand HIRAFU: Closes March 31, 2025
- Niseko Hanazono Resort: Closes April 13, 2025 (from April 7 only the Gondola will be open)

https://hanazononiseko.com/en/blog/extended-operating-period

28/10/2024

Services I Offer:
→ Full-day lessons (up to 8 hours, until 17:00 or mountain closing time, whichever comes first)
→ Half-day lessons (3 hours)
→ Ski concierge as an add-on (private driver/guiding after lessons, available for shopping, lunch, sightseeing, personal shopping, food delivery, and more)
→ Airport pick up/drop off as an add-on.
→ Day trips to other resorts like Rusutsu, Kiroro, and more. This can be an all-day ski trip or a combination of skiing and sightseeing in cities like Otaru.
→ Snowshoe tours (limited availability)

Lessons Include:
→ Pickup/drop-off and transport to the best ski areas suited to your level or desired slopes (until 9/3)
→ Photos and videos to help you track your progress

Discounted pricing available for early bookings.

Please note: Helmets are mandatory. Lessons do not include ski equipment or lift tickets, but I’m happy to advise on rental options. All bookings and payments for ski lessons are managed through a Niseko United/Rusutsu-approved ski school for your peace of mind.
Single/dual day bookings have limited availability

03/10/2024

29/09/2024

Hi this is my new page, still not much content feel free to pass by the other one

https://www.facebook.com/damianbenente/

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