[Family Skiing in Japan]

Thank you all very much! Many of you have mentioned the snow this year - was it bad? And if so, where was it bad?

 

Would Happo One be a good choice? It seems quite easy to get to, a big choice of places to stay and possibly more a skiers mountain?

 

Can anyone recommend a good travel agent to book through? I don't think I can organise it all without some help.

 

Many thanks again.

[Family Skiing in Japan]

We are a family from the UK, currently living in Sydney and we want to ski in Japan next Christmas as a once only opportunity. But I am completely baffled by the number of resorts there are and the vast array of accommodation options available.

 

I have been recommended Happo One by a travel agent, because there is an English speaking ski school and there seem to be family friendly hotels there also.

 

But I have also been recommended Niseko by another travel agent who was excellent and knowledgeable, but Niseko is not accessible from Tokyo and needs a separate flight.

 

We have three kids (13, 11 and 9) who can all ski moderately well, although the youngest will definately need lessons.

 

Is there anyone who can give me some advice as to where I should be looking to go? Is there a resort that is better for families (less busy perhaps?) and is everything very expensive when you get there?

 

Finally - are we being foolish looking to go Japan to ski with our kids? I am wondering if it will be all too hard once we get there and we might better off sticking with New Zealand or Australia instead.

THANK YOU!