[Campervan-ing Japan]

skiwhore I would PM you if the forum would let me. I have asked for 'permission' so hopefully they will oblige.

[Campervan-ing Japan]

Hi Tubby et al

Yes I am looking for a nice big 4-6 berth camping car.... after all i like my comforts.

4wd would be a plus, but snow tyres, and a gas hob and heater is all we really need. Toilet would be handy too though!

 

Have now found a quote for a 6 bed for 830,000 so its coming down slowly

 

I travelled around aus for 3 months in a toyota hi-ace poptop. The poptop was a god send for me as not being able to stand up for 3 months would be a killer. Hence another reason why im happy to pay for a larger camper now.

[Campervan-ing Japan]

Hello all

I wanted to re-start this thread as myself and friend are looking at finding a camping car for this winter once again.

Unfortunately last year didn't happen in the end, but we have our flights to Japan for this year now, so no turning back

 

I was hoping somebody might be able to help me locate a camping car rental company. I'm having zero luck so far finding anything suitable less than 1 million yen for 3 months.

 

Anybody seen a camping car rental company about, that you can pass on their details to me please?

 

Cheers

[Marker Duke bindings]

Hey teikiatsulover

I called rappies and they have some in stock thanks. Hopefully get them fitted to my new fatties next week if they arrive on time!

Cheers

[Marker Duke bindings]

Thanks anything.

I've emailed that co. so will see if they have any in stock.

[Marker Duke bindings]

Hello all

Sorry if I'm posting this in the wrong area.

 

I'm having a tough time finding anything on the Internet so thought I'd ask here.

 

Does anybody know any ski shops that can supply and fit markr duke bindings?

Preferably in and around Nagano/Hakuba. But, if I have to send my skis to niseko to get some so be it!

 

Thanks in advance

 

[Campervan-ing Japan]

Does anybody know if largish vehicles can get on the ferry to Hokkaido?

Specifically a largish vehicle like the ones I posted photos of above.

 

Also any ideas how much the ferry might cost?

 

Cheers

[Campervan-ing Japan]

With the danger of dragging this tread into the gutter, here are some photos of the campervan we'll be renting

 

 

[Campervan-ing Japan]

Wow, thanks pie-eater I really needed to see that while i was eating my breakfast

 

I would say we are 'normal' sized people, certainly not in the same league (or universe) as these ladies!

[using my uk iphone in japan]

Thanks Man_In_Japan.

Do you know if i can buy a pay and go SIM for the softbank network?

Cheers

[using my uk iphone in japan]

Normally wherever I travel, I just buy a local Sim stick it in my phone, and off I go.

 

However, some countries use different frequencies or mobile technologies. for instance in the US there are two versions of the iphone. a GSM and a CDMA version.

 

so technically my GSM iphone should work on any GSM network around the world, but not on a CDMA network.

 

so i suppose my question really should have been are the mobile networks in japan GSM or CDMA?

 

(forgive me if I have completely got it wrong, but that is my understanding of how it all works )

[Campervan-ing Japan]

Thanks SJ-David

Ah, I must have missed those guidelines

 

Fair enough.

[Campervan-ing Japan]

Andrew from Japan RV rental kindly found the quote for me.

 

I did specifically ask about snow tyres which in response he said-

"Snow tires are fitted to the vehicle during winter months."

But after Chriselle's comments I might invest/rent a pair of snow chains as well when we arrive to be safe.

 

A few more details about the quote.....

"50% discount is applied for the rental over a month.

 

570,675 JPY (Original price 1,141,350 JPY) From Oikos Rental

For 8 people to ride, 6 people to sleep ( Might be a bit tight with six people sleeping together though.)"

 

MagSeven, as for the cold, I checked and the camper has a gas heater so we'll be able to keep warm at least, but just as Chriselle mentions above I did wonder if the toilet might freeze up. But at least it wont smell then

 

Thanks for the info yamabushi. We will certainly give you a shout when/if we make it up to Hakkoda. That was one of the areas we were hoping to visit! Sounds great.

[using my uk iphone in japan]

Hi

Sorry if this is a silly question, but all of my google searches only brought up answers from back around 2008!

 

Will my european bought iphone 4s work in Japan?

I cannot imagine why not, but I thought i'd better ask before i arrive.

 

If all is ok, are there any good deals for pay as you go mini sim's that inc. data?

 

Cheers

[Campervan-ing Japan]

Thanks for your reply's.

 

I actually already have a quote for a campervan.

So for 52 days rental of a 6 berth camper it works out at 10,974 yen a day.

That will be shared between 2 of us for the majority of the time, and should be just about enough room for us with all our skiing gear.

 

Is that a lot of money for Japan? It doesn't seem to be for me when I convert it to pounds.

[Campervan-ing Japan]

Hey guys

first post today. Great forum...I cant wait to come and ski Japan

 

So, myself and a friend are thinking about hiring a campervan for 2 months to drive around and visit a few ski resorts this winter.

 

Has anyone else done this? Any tips would be much appreciated?

 

Are you allowed to camp in carparks or on the side of the road in Japan? specifically at ski resorts... does anyone else do this?

 

Also any must see destinations that are a bit out of the way would be cool.

 

Thanks

leeds_skier