NisekoPancakes

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Probably managed about 30 half or full days. Not the kind who wants to get out EVERY day so that's good for me.

Football and tennis. Can't say I really watch any.

I beg to differ Base yourself in Otaru for a wide selection of hotels & dining, and loads of shopping. Even has a cinema. And Sapporo is only 30 mins or so on the train. In February Otaru has the Snow Light Festival and Sapporo has the Snow Festival. Teine, Sapporo Kokusai and Kiroro are all within 45 mins of Otaru. Either take public transportation (bus to Kokusai and Kiroro, train to Teine) or rent a car. Personally I wouldn't recommend that. It's a compromise, unless you like the hassle of hour long transport to your skijo there and back each day. Sounds like yo

I'm going over for a few weeks next month to help out a friend running a place.I I'm sure I'll enjoy it but after being spoilt with Niseko.....

There have been way too many clear and fine days in Niseko for most peoples liking this season!

There is so much more competition now up there that I would imagine you will see prices of some things like accommodation come down. Other daily things like food and beer in my experience same or maybe more expensive.

I really look forward to a beer after an onsen. An onsen full of pissed up people drinking does not sound like somewhere I would like to be.

I like both niseko and pancakes

Very nice

Good stuff. More details will be a really good addition.

I am hoping.... 5 sleeps!

Sure do

I love it when Japanese use ザ Here's how to have some fun. Ask people what does "ザ" mean. Answers are funny.

They do look nice. 2 nama choco cakes please.