[coldest]

What would be the coldest(on average) lift-served resort in the world that is not in Bolivia? I think Hirafu or asahidake could be amongst the coldest.

[credit card use]

I don't know about hokkaido, but here in Okayama is almost impossible to find a place that accepts credit cards except for ATMs. I think is a Japanese thing, the credit card system is not as developed and spread as it is back home. I would say be on the safe side and bring cash. I don't know specifically about Hokkaido but I've read somewhere else that is pretty much the same: don't expect restaurants,supermarkets,... to take your card.

[Niseko round Xmas]

Thanks, chop!

[Niseko round Xmas]

... and maybe some advice too. :-)

[Niseko round Xmas]

Hey, thanks big-will. I did check them, but I was hoping to hear some personal experiences from people who have been there around the same time other years.

[Niseko round Xmas]

I'm probably going to be heading up in December for about 10 days. Was wondering what I can expect snow-wise, weather-wise, number of lifts open, etc?

 

Thanks everyone.