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| This section presents reviews of Japanese snow resorts sent in by our readers. If you've been to a Japanese snow resort, send in a review and share your thoughts. |
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Please note that all
reviews in this section of Snow Japan are those send
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| RESORT
NAME : |
Shiga Kogen (ALL AREAS), Nagano |
Skier |
| READERS
NAME : |
David James
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| DATE VISITED: |
31 March to 3 April 2008 |
| SNOW CONDITIONS: |
It snowed a lot! |
| PROS : |
So few people on these weekdays |
| CONS : |
No nightlife to speak of |
| REVIEW: |
I have not given 5 stars as the place (I stayed in Ichinose, supposedly the "happening part" of Shiga Kogen) was dead in the evenings. My hotel's bar had ceased to open at the end of February.
However......when there are virtually no people around you get slopes to yourself!! Wind and snow on the first day prevented the lifts from operating, so I went to see monkeys in a hot spring (cute). The following two days were bliss. Powder up to my knees and '98 Olympic runs to myself in the morning. Some locals explained that fewer Japanese can be bothered to go skiing/boarding these days.
That suits me fine! |
| OTHER REVIEWS of Shiga Kogen (ALL AREAS) Resort (2 in total) |
| READER JOURNALS submitted about Shiga Kogen (ALL AREAS) Resort (5 in total) |
| READER PHOTOS submitted of Shiga Kogen (ALL AREAS) Resort (56 in total) |
| This Resort Review was submitted : Wednesday 9th April 2008, 9:07am |
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| SHIGA KOGEN (ALL AREAS) - READER RANKINGS (Vote Here) |
| GENERAL SCORE |
SNOW CONDITIONS |
COURSES TERRAIN |
LIFT SYSTEM |
APRES SKI |
78
( 17 votes)
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77
( 19 votes) |
80
( 19 votes) |
75
( 19 votes) |
26
( 17 votes) |
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| RESORT
NAME : |
Happo-one, Nagano |
Skier |
| READERS
NAME : |
Brod
MEMBER
PERSONAL PAGE HERE
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| DATE VISITED: |
8/3/08 to 16/3/08 |
| SNOW CONDITIONS: |
Good 3.5m at top |
| PROS : |
Good diverse terrain, no queues |
| CONS : |
Nightlife a bit hard to find |
| REVIEW: |
You can ski 7 mountains on the one ticket - but cant change during the day. Happo One and Hakuba 47 were the best. Tsugake was a bit flat but good for beginners/intermediates. Efficient lift systems, great people, good restaurants and onsens. The village is spread out and the shuttle bus had stopped the day before I arrived so it was a bit difficult getting around after dark. Apparently the skiing compares favourably with Niseko but not the village or nightlife. This will improve as more people discover this great little spot. The Japanese Alps are an awsome sight. |
| HAPPO-ONE - READER RANKINGS (Vote Here) |
| GENERAL SCORE |
SNOW CONDITIONS |
COURSES TERRAIN |
LIFT SYSTEM |
APRES SKI |
77
( 76 votes)
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75
( 74 votes) |
79
( 71 votes) |
73
( 70 votes) |
67
( 68 votes) |
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| RESORT
NAME : |
Shiga Kogen Kumanoyu, Nagano |
Snowboarder |
| READERS
NAME : |
Heidern98
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| DATE VISITED: |
9th January 2007 |
| SNOW CONDITIONS: |
Slight blizzard and fog |
| PROS : |
Smooth, white, untouched powder snow. Large number of different Runs. Outdoor Onsens! |
| CONS : |
Runs are spread out over different mountain areas requiring more time to Bus Shuttle to each one. Some runs ski only |
| REVIEW: |
Went during a weekday and the runs were practically empty except for some school groups. I paid 8,500yen for a 2day mountain pass and 8,000yen for 2day snowboard hire. For the lift pass they use the electronic keycard system which requires a deposit.
For snowboarding the runs were good and included a bit of variety. But the closest slopes in this area are mainly catered for skiers and you have to walk to Kasadake to snowboard and the other snowboard runs you have to shuttle to. (Next closest was Sun Valley / Maruike / Hasuike I think) if you're a snowboarder I would consider looking at basing from a different slope area as Kasadake is a straight run and can loose it appeal after about 1/2 day.
I was impressed with the accommodation where I stayed at called Hotel Heights Shiga Kogen which had a superb room, breakfast, dinner, internet and a outdoor onsen all inclusive. |
| OTHER REVIEWS of Shiga Kogen Kumanoyu Resort (1 in total) |
| READER JOURNALS submitted about Shiga Kogen Kumanoyu Resort (1 in total) |
| READER PHOTOS submitted of Shiga Kogen Kumanoyu Resort (19 in total) |
| This Resort Review was submitted : Wednesday 2nd April 2008, 10:05am |
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| RESORT
NAME : |
Ski Jam Katsuyama, Fukui |
Skier |
| READERS
NAME : |
David James
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| DATE VISITED: |
18/19 March 2008 |
| SNOW CONDITIONS: |
Melting! |
| PROS : |
Not too far from Kyoto |
| CONS : |
Takes ages to get up to the top ( 4 chair lifts ) |
| REVIEW: |
We spent two days at Skijam, the first was clear and sunny but the second was lots of rain.
The previous week we had been to Nozawa Onsen in Nagano, and so Skijam seemed pretty dull. However, it beats anything in Shiga and is almost as good as Hachi Kita. |
| OTHER REVIEWS of Ski Jam Katsuyama Resort (7 in total) |
| READER JOURNALS submitted about Ski Jam Katsuyama Resort (3 in total) |
| READER PHOTOS submitted of Ski Jam Katsuyama Resort (10 in total) |
| This Resort Review was submitted : Saturday 29th March 2008, 11:54am |
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| SKI JAM KATSUYAMA - READER RANKINGS (Vote Here) |
| GENERAL SCORE |
SNOW CONDITIONS |
COURSES TERRAIN |
LIFT SYSTEM |
APRES SKI |
68
( 10 votes)
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68
( 10 votes) |
69
( 9 votes) |
68
( 9 votes) |
48
( 9 votes) |
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| RESORT
NAME : |
Kawaba, Gunma |
Snowboarder |
| READERS
NAME : |
Phil
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| DATE VISITED: |
25 March 2008 |
| SNOW CONDITIONS: |
Very wet snow, no fresh stuff |
| PROS : |
Close to Tokyo, picturesque, great vibe |
| CONS : |
Nothing for more advanced boarders |
| REVIEW: |
I chose Kawaba as a late season day trip based on the reviews on this site and I was not disappointed.
The snow was really wet and if it had not been sunny, it would have been very icy. But was better than I expected for this time of year.
The runs are not challenging, but they are all surrounded by trees and the views are great.
While I was there they just played cool reggae tunes, which helped me have a chilled out day.
If you are looking for a cheap and close day trip - this is the place. I will definitely go back next February to check it in peak season. |
| OTHER REVIEWS of Kawaba Resort (9 in total) |
| READER JOURNALS submitted about Kawaba Resort (8 in total) |
| READER PHOTOS submitted of Kawaba Resort (5 in total) |
| This Resort Review was submitted : Wednesday 26th March 2008, 2:40pm |
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| KAWABA - READER RANKINGS (Vote Here) |
| GENERAL SCORE |
SNOW CONDITIONS |
COURSES TERRAIN |
LIFT SYSTEM |
APRES SKI |
67
( 5 votes)
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63
( 5 votes) |
55
( 4 votes) |
55
( 3 votes) |
37
( 3 votes) |
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