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At this moment we haven't decided it yet. It really depends on what choices we have. If the resort is good (lots of runs and back country) the accomodation can be low - budget. We probably won't be in then very often.

 

But if the resort is minimal, we just want to have it a little bit of luxury. In Canada (Big White) we had a hot tub on the balcony.

 

In fact we are looking for all possibilities, but the accomodation has to fit 6 or 7 people.

 

In Europe we normaly rent a chalet, house lodge or big appartment. I really don't know what we can aspect in Japan.

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I am getting a good idea of where to go now. We'll stay on the main island and visit three or four resorts. Three or four days boarding around and then further (travelling or exploring the Japanes culture).

 

Last question for now. What would be your suggestion(s) for accomodation? What's the most common type and do you have typical Japanese options?

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Thanks,

 

We already fugured out that renting a car is the same as in Holland. You need to be sure were you gonna drop off the car afterwards. That shouldn't be a problem.

 

This website is absolutely great. Lots of information and easy to find. We are all very excited now and already thinking of comming to your country in the end of january and beginning of february. What about the snow conditions then?

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Great to see the information comming so quickly. Tenjindaira, Hokkaido, Hakkoda great names, but for Europeans like us totaly unknown. Any change some of you know interesting websites where we can find more information?

 

What about traveling? When we were in Canada we had a "giant" Ford Excursion. 7 persons including snowboard gear was no problem. In Europe we mostly rent a 9 persons van, which is ideal for 7 persons too. What about the posibilities in Japan? What would you suggest? Renting a van or use the public transport (busses and trains)>

 

Last but not least can someone give us information about accomodation? What type of acco is most common?

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Good evening,

 

My name is Jens and I am from The Netherlands, Europe. Every year me and my friends travel to the European ski resorts (Austria, France, Swiss and Germany) to ride snowboards for several weeks. Ones in the two or three years we travel a bid further and see some interesting spots and resorts all over the world.

 

In 2005 we travelled to the Canadian Rockies to enjoy the fresh powder of Whistler, Blackcomb, Big White, Banff and Lake Louise. I can ensure you that that trip was awesome. Great athmosphere and outstanding conditions to ride one the prepared tracks or (even better) explore the back – country.

 

After our last trip to Châtel (France) this month, we decided to go further next year. I volunteered to look for great spots on our globe and I encountered some great and interesting resorts in your country (Japan).

 

My question to you lot is: Where should we definitely have to go to in Japan? If we come to your country for aprox 3 or 4 weeks, what would you suggest us to visit? We prefer resorts where the possibilities of backcountry are available, but some of us (2 persons) aren’t very experienced and would like to ride on prepared tracks/ runs. Where can we find the best free ride possibilities and where is the main – fun park – resort?

 

Definitely, snowboarding will be the main course during our journey, but discovering the Japanese habits and cultural will be part of our journey. So next to the snowboarding possibilities we are looking for cultural aspects too.

 

Last but not least: what about accommodation and travelling and when are the conditions the best? In Canada we stayed in Chalets / Lodges and Apartments, what can we aspect in Japan. And which way of travelling is the best and in which period?

 

I am looking forward to hear from you all. Every suggestion / tip is welcome. If necessary you can also contact me by email: Jenson100@hotmail.com.

 

Thanks and talk to you later!

 

Jens