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
BadgeTest 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