– Kagura SS – SAJ Exam

SAJ Certified V.I.P. Badge Test Exclusive Program for International Skiers

A PRESTIGIOUS TEST TO CERTIFY YOUR SKIING SKILLS!

TAKE THE NEXT STEP TOWARD MASTERING THE SLOPES


Who Can Join

Skiers looking to certify their skills


Location

• SAJ Levels 5-3: Yuzawa Kogen Ski Resort
• SAJ Levels 2-1: Kagura Ski


Details
  • Custom-tailored group test for groups of 5 or more
  • Organized and sold as a tour package by HopStepJAPAN.com


Pricing

• Up to 5 participants: ¥80,000 (including lift tickets)
• Additional participant: ¥12,000 per person


Includes

• Hotel transfers
• English/Chinese interpreter & instructor training
• Examination fee
• Lift pass


Certification Fee

• Levels 5-3: ¥3,000
• Levels 2-1: ¥4,000

2024-25 Season Badge Test Fee Schedule

 

With Pre-test Training Without Pre-test Training
Level 1 ¥ 8,000 ¥ 3,000
Level 2 ¥ 8,000 ¥ 3,000
Level 3 ¥ 3,000
Level 4 ¥ 3,000
Level 5 ¥ 3,000

 

Principal of Kagura Ski School:

TOSHIYUKI AWANO

Born in 1968.

After competing for the Japan National Alpine Ski Team, he transitioned to technical competitions, achieving consecutive victories at the All-Japan Ski Technical Championships in 1997 and 1998.

He has managed resort operations across Japan and served as a ski school principal.

Since 2014, he has been the principal of Kagura Ski School.

  • 10-year member of the Japan National Alpine Ski Team
  • 15-time consecutive All-Japan National Ski Demonstrator
  • Winner of the All-Japan Ski Technical Championships (1997, 1998)
  • Current judge for the All-Japan Ski Technical Championships