jaycb74

Man...looks real tasty!! Reminds me of the heliboarding I did in NZ this past summer! So I've spent the past 24 hours researching places and its definitely b/n Nagano (Hkuba) and Hokaido but really not any closer to a decision. I don't know at the end of the day, everything I read says Niseko has the best powder and really I'm a self confessed "powder hound". But also need to think about the wife and the overall trip experience...other things to do, nice village atmosphere, hot springs a must!!!...you get the idea. I'm leaning towards Niseko and taking the extra travel t

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Thanks for the info so far but I'm a bit confused on this flight thing. There are direct flights from SGP to Tokyo, I'm doing one next week. I would think once in Tokyo its easy to get to Hokaido from there? or not? Also will probably spend a couple days in Tokyo so ok to go through there. thanks again! J

I know these type of info is spread in other threads and throughout the website but wanted to unique feedback to what I'm looking for and a couple specific questions. So here we go...thanks for any advice anyone can provide. Wife and I are working in Singapore, from N. California. Looking to spend at least a week in Japan snowboarding in late Feb. Me: Expert snowboarder - want powder, more powder and some more. Like tree riding, open bowls and natural terrain features. Wife: Intermediate snowboarder - wants nice groomed trails, spas, some nightlife and other things to do like s