Stephanie

Nice pics. Can you tell me is there official opening and closing dates of Japan's season and what are those dates? Sorry to ask here, I just didn't think it necessary to start a new thread.

Hey JA, I love Tamworth, spent much time there, my brother had a dairy there for a long time, couple hundred acres of God's country along the river and amongst the hills.... but I do love skiing more and I'm so looking forward to our 1st overseas ski trip. It's taken this long to work up the courage to travel abroad with 3 kids.... laziness I guess you could say, but its always been so easy to pack the 4wd, drive to Perisher, kids in the back and 3 DVDs later we're there! I'll let you know how we go.... if I can find you here again. Thanks to you and everyone for offer of help.

Thanks tdc, I'll certainly look into those 2 hotels you mentioned and aren't all kidlets fussy eaters! We have our own gear for Aussie conditions so I expected to be in for the cost of extra warmers. Cheers Stephanie

All you people are great, much appreciated your enthusiastic input and I so look forward to Japan.... wherever we end up. Thanks

Does this place cater well for English speaking, never before visitors to Japan?

Great thanks, very helpful. I'll look into Shiga Kogen, that's part of Nagano right?

Hard to answer that question "what sort of ski resort" when the answer would be as per what everyone wants; ski in ski out, excellent snow base and cover, long runs, many runs, short lift lines, variety of terrain parks, great value for money, etc etc. I was hoping someone may give a recommendation based on knowing where a family would be best suited, both resort and accommodation needs, from their personal experience. I wasn't expecting any travel agents on this forum and I'm so glad you're not a travel agent, they often don't give the best recommendation.

We usually like 2 adjoining rooms and don't particularly care whether hotel, lodge or chalet. Would prefer to eat out or in house restaurants for all meals but need plain meals for fussy eaters (kids). More chair lifts rather than T-bars with long runs, I may be showing my lack of experience with aboard ski resorts, we've only ever skied Australia. Night life not required unless kids entertainment available. Is this any help? Stephanie

Hi Everyone, This is the first time I've ever used any forum so please bare with me whilst I learn how to drive this. I'm planning a trip to Japan for myself, husband and 3 kids, we've never been. All kids are intermediate skiers aged 6,9,12 and my husband and I are advanced but we obviously ski with the kids. My question is where would be best for us to go? I've done quite a bit of research and I'm now completely overwhelmed and lost by the choices and number of resorts that I feel I'm back at the start with no idea where to go. We are flexible as far as traveling dates.