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I might, if things work out, be in Tokyo soon for a few days. If that happens, am pondering taking some time to go and ski in Japan.
So, the simple question is - If you were in Tokyo, and looking for four or five days skiing, which resort/location would you choose and why? Travel not an issue, as I have more air miles than I know what to do with! However, would like to maximise my ski time, obviously!
Thanks in advance!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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I only went to Niseko. Haneda-Chitose then car. It worked out rather well.
What about Nagano, would not that be easier from Tokyo ? Train ride from Tokyo JR ?
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If you are only in Tokyo for a few days its public transport and taxis.. i'm afraid that means 1.5hrs bullet to Nagano and then taxi to hackuba (sic?). Hotels can be booked on the usual interweb sites. Don't expect france, polish up your Australian and your good to go.!!!
Do it for sure and when you are the be prepared to move around the place is amazing and its not like you are there everyday.
Hokkiado is superb, no denying it, but if i was in T for a couple of days I would the the Bullet train.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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If you're limited for time, I think Naeba in Niigata is probably the best skiing close to Tokyo. Just over an hour on the Shink, or direct buses (from Shinjuku bus station I think) Tokyo mates often head up there for weekends, but never been myself.
A good summary of the place here http://www.snowjapan.com/e/spotlight/mount-naeba.html
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| Carlos the Slackal wrote: |
I might, if things work out, be in Tokyo soon for a few days. If that happens, am pondering taking some time to go and ski in Japan.
So, the simple question is - If you were in Tokyo, and looking for four or five days skiing, which resort/location would you choose and why? Travel not an issue, as I have more air miles than I know what to do with! However, would like to maximise my ski time, obviously!
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I have no idea about japan and I have no idea about airmiles, but if the latter are transferable I will happily accept any donations and join you to find out about the former 
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Carlos the Slackal, Naeba is certainly convenient from Tokyo, but it does draw crowds at the weekends (as to be fair do most Japanese resorts - if you can go midweek they will be much quieter). Naeba always felt one of the more corporate resorts to me ("We are fashion boys!" as their slightly odd slogan used to go).
Hakuba is split up, but there is excellent terrain there. Have a think about Shiga too. In terms of traditional I'd flag Zao Onsen (great snow monsters) and indeed Nozawa Onsen (great cobbled, steaming village) and smashing Dosojin fire festival on 15 January. Loads of good options.
Ask the same question on the snow japan forum for some more local opinion.
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The ski resorts within easy striking distance of Tokyo tend to be crowded with limited snowfall.
Make the extra effort and head as far north as possible.
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| Whitegold wrote: |
limited snowfall.
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That is quite simply not true. On what basis are you making that claim.
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| nozawaonsen wrote: |
| Whitegold wrote: |
limited snowfall.
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That is quite simply not true. On what basis are you making that claim. |
+1 to the counterclaim.
More snow than most people have ever seen in their lives 1 1/2 - 2 hrs by bus or train from Tokyo.
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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, everyone! Really useful stuff here! Time to start planning/plotting!
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| nozawaonsen wrote: |
| Whitegold wrote: |
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That is quite simply not true. On what basis are you making that claim. |
Surely you've spotted by now that facts have nothing to do with Whitegolds posts??
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You know it makes sense.
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kitenski, Saw someone is quoted giving testimonials on the back of the Japan Ski Experience brochure!!
Last edited by You know it makes sense. on Sun 4-11-12 13:47; edited 1 time in total
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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fatbob, really?? Got a link or can you scan the page??
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Poster: A snowHead
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Shiga Kogen
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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bit flippant above. Assuming you can't read Japanese, do all your research in advance and no short connections. Shinkanzen is a marvel. And bus connections similar to Switzerland.
The trees are too dense to ski. The pistes are fine, bit short top to bottom. I did write a review. 2 mins
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Having just re-read it. The place that isn't connected. For a couple of days I would really recommend that, resort higher, the skiing was better, it was deserted on the slopes and you have real onsen, that last point will really add to the experience. After a while a ski slope is just a ski slope so it's off-piste in terms of skiing and the experience, who you were with, what you did off slope etc. etc. that make the difference aka the little things. 10 years from now you may catch a sulphur smell and you'll remember onsen and skiing in Japan.
One other thing, look into ski hire options. For the Japanese skis are relatively cheap so . . . they buy, ski hire options can be seriously limited outside of major hotels. You know the stuff you see as joke skis 210cm 1970s leftovers
If you're off-piste good, you seriously must look into Hokkaido etc., you'll probably lose 2 days (?) on travel but sensational snow, apparently, I haven't got there yet. Next time I go . . . Mike Pow might be able to give you pointers there. My other half tells me some ski resorts shut February/March because too much snow ??
pm me if you want help with Shiga Kogen option
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| kitenski wrote: |
| fatbob, really?? Got a link or can you scan the page?? |
Something about you saying that you couldn't think of anything else that they could have done for you to make it better?
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Carlos the Slackal, Nickski, is spot on about the Shinkanzen and the buses, also true about ski hire, we took ours, we loved both Zao and Shiga. Zao is onw large onsen the have a beautiful on eon the slopes as well as several in town, Lodge Scole has its own though not quite as spectacular, Zao gives you a full on Japanesse experince and the snow monsters are amazing, it is a smaller area compared to Shiga. have a look at SnowJapan, their version of Snowheads
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Carlos the Slackal, Shiga does have the snow monkeys but you will lose nearly a day to see them depending on which end of the resort you are, and also an interesting one seat chair lift
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radar, the one-seat chair I spent the whole time trying not to cling to in front of all the kids.
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