Since 2003 / Niseko Hirafu
From first-timers to powder experts, rent from a locally owned Niseko shop.
Rental Shop Yoshi helps skiers, snowboarders, and families get set up quickly with carefully selected equipment, fitting support, and friendly local service.
RENTALS
Everything needed for a smooth Niseko day.
Keep the familiar service range, but present it with clearer entry points for winter guests and travelers who need mobility around Niseko.
SKI / SNOWBOARD
Powder, regular, and beginner gear
From first runs to deeper powder days, choose gear matched to level and conditions.
ACCESSORIES
Helmets, goggles, boots, gloves
Essential items are easy to add so guests can travel lighter.
CAR RENTAL
EZO Rent A Car connection
Make Niseko, Kutchan, and nearby resorts easier to reach.
SERVICE
Small-shop attention, resort-level readiness.
The redesign should make the practical benefits visible before guests start reading: fitting support, hot wax, pickup service, and gear changes are what turn rental into peace of mind.
- 01 Local fitting advice Staff help match equipment to ability level, riding style, and snow conditions.
- 02 Accommodation pickup and return support Pickup from Hirafu-area accommodation is available before fitting, and after returning gear we can take you back to your accommodation.
- 03 Hot wax and maintenance Keep skis and boards gliding well through Niseko's changing winter weather.
HOW IT WORKS
Fitting, pickup, and return, made easy.
01
Choose your fitting day
You can choose the day before your rental starts for fitting, so the first morning feels lighter.
02
Visit or request pickup
Come to the shop, or use the pickup service from your Hirafu-area accommodation when available.
03
Return and ride back
After returning gear at the shop, we can take you back to your accommodation in the Hirafu area.
YOSHI'S PROFILE
A locally born former professional skier runs this ski rental shop.
Born in Sapporo in the year of the Sapporo Olympics, Yoshi started skiing at age three. As a student, he learned the foundations of freestyle skiing in Niseko's snow paradise, blessed with powder snow and moguls. At 23, he became a professional mogul skier and coach, working around the world in New Zealand, Canada, Finland, and beyond. In 2003, after competing in the Japan Championships and the European Cup, he retired from professional skiing and returned to Niseko. Since then, he has welcomed skiers from around the world while running ski rental shops, lodges, and restaurants in Niseko, drawing on his deep knowledge and experience as a former professional skier.
義
Yoshihito Tanaka / Rental Shop Yoshi
LOCATIONS
Two shops in Niseko Hirafu.
Cross Road Niseko
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FAQ
Answers before guests ask.
Do you have pick-up service from accommodation?
Yes. Pickup from your Hirafu-area accommodation is available on fitting day, and after returning gear at the shop we can take you back to your accommodation, subject to availability.
What is the cancellation policy?
Free up to 7 days before. 50% from 6 to 3 days before, 80% from 2 days before to the day before, and 100% on the day of cancellation.
Can I switch from skis to snowboard while renting?
Yes, switching is possible within the same grade with an additional fee. Availability may depend on the rental category and stock.
Can I exchange gear if the fit is not right?
Yes. Gear can be exchanged within the same grade and category. Upgrades are available by paying the difference.
Can I store belongings at the shop?
Belongings can be stored after fitting while you ski on the same day. Overnight storage of personal belongings is not available.
