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i'd say i went around april 4th or so of last year. for that time of year, i thought the conditions were excellent. you'll likely have very good weather too... if you've got a car, then you can hit the snow monkey place either on the way in or out. (i believe it's down the mountain near yudanaka/yamanouchi town itself). if you are driving, the road up can get icy, especially nearer the top and in the tunnels even. but that time of year it should be in decent shape for the most part. enjoy!

fantastic pics! thank, really appreciated... beautiful views from iwappara... what's the canyon place? i've never heard of it.

shiga is quiet, certainly not a party town like hakuba. but for me, shiga's the best in japan!

i went to shiga last early april and it was great! yes quiet, but that's a good thing. of course last year was a bumper year for snow... but yes, that high up, you're right, the snow melts much slower and more likely to have some powder left. and always better chances for overnight snow at that altitude. should be enough slopes still going. i went to okushiga kogen last year (skiers only), but yakebi was still open as well. also snow condition tends to be better over there (oku & yakebi) as it's "out back". not sure about lessons, but i'd say shiga's a good bet for early april. but as they

got an aussie friend coming in soon as well. should be great to rip up the powder!

cool just reached 10 posts. great site by the way guys.

anyone been to shiga this season? what's it like out there?

thanks a lot for the chance. i've heard great things of zao. always wanted to go.

cool, great to see madarao & tangram. nice places.

lots of snow in the forecast this weekend. rough weather? maybe sunday should be good.

the circus is a great place, especially for families.

love the forum, new here. thanks. any recommended places for powder?

rough... r.i.p.

tangram madarao are nice places. recommend it!... let it snow, let it snow let it snow...

that was a nice pic. looks wonderful. anyone been to shiga yet?