 Poster: A snowHead
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I am interested in doing a ski tour in Japan. I would prefer to do this with an organised trip as I will be travelling alone, does anybody have experience of this?
Also which resorts should I concentrate on visiting, I am an expert skier.
Is there anyone else out there interested in doing a trip like this? Aiming to leave at the beginning of February.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Snoworks have a Japan trip next year, might be worth a look.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Downhill Sailor,
Firstly, forgive me if you know already any of what I say below. Also, none of this relates specifically to organised trips, since I have no experience of these. Below are just a few of my own comments on my experience skiing there.
I spent couple of years in Japan and love the place. Skiing-wise, most popular destination was Niseko without a doubt where we had some of the driest, fluffiest powder I've ever skiied in. It's on Hokkaido which is a flight from the main island. The beauty of this place is the off piste (providing you have the snow, of course). It's a sweeping generalisation, of course, but on the whole the Japanese are extremely respectful of the 'ski on the piste only rule', which leaves lots of untouched stuff for geijins (foreigners) who don't speak the lingo (well that was my story and I'm sticking to it!)
Apres in Niseko is focussed around the massive hotel at the bottom of the piste, but if you're feeling more adventerous, pop into town for crab - it's some of the best crab you'll taste, the place is famous for it. If you do go, PM me and I'll try and dig out the name of a couple of restaurants as I can't remember them right now.
Nagano is closer to Tokyo and so busy. Not the biggest hill you've ever seen but relatively compact. Never had as good snow here so off piste opportunities were more limited.
Wherever you go, make sure you get involved with onsen - Japanese hot bath, beats a hot tub in the states handsdown, especially if you can get one outside. Great way to end a days skiing.
Might also be worth getting this book and seeing where the guy mentions about Japan, he certainly skis in Japan on his travels -> http://www.amazon.co.uk/Skiing-Around-World-Ultimate-Descent/dp/9163171015?tag=amz07b-21
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Thanks for the info,
I have booked my flights, an absolute steal!
I arrive on the 8th of Jan.
Does any body know when the Japanese holidays finish. I am having difficulty finding some cheap accommodation.
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fatmansan,Happy New Year! Just to let you know I made it to Niseko.
The snow in this place is amazing. I have been here for a week now and we have had about 1.7m of snow!!
It was a great choice. I have another week here then I am going to check out Furano.
Did you manage to remember where you ate the amazing crab? I would like to check that out while I am here
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Downhill Sailor, sounds great out there, but maybe you need to catch the crabs for yourself 
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rayscoops, After being up to my waist all day I am spent!!
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Downhill Sailor, Happy New Year to you too. Some mates just got back to London from there last week and were raving about it as much as you are! Sugoi to hear you've been having such good snow! I'll try and get the name of that place for you tomorrow. cheers
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Downhill Sailor, Yokoso! all you need to say is "kani tabetai" and some helpful person will point you in the right crab direction  Enjoy!
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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Thanks for that I will check it out.
Unfortunately it has got a bit warmer here. It is still snowing but not the perfect fluffy stuff!
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Downhill Sailor, the place is called Sencho- 2. you'll need a reservation which I guess hotel can sort for you. cheers
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