Chris Walton

Hello reform, i'm going to be heading over there myself in January, i'm probably going to head up to Niseko first for a few weeks, see how i get on then head down to Hakuba. I've got a 6 month sabbatical from work so i'll be over there as long as my cash lasts me. Sorry not alot of useful information from me, i'll hopefully be on the ball soon.

I've taken a six month sabbatical from work and plan to take in a couple of weeks in Thailand before flying onto Tokyo. Hope to hit a few resorts and stay as long as my cash can keep me there. Gizzmo when you planning to fly out ?

I've got a 6 month sabbatical from and i'm off to Japan early January, after a week or so in Thailand. Planning on going up to Niseko, then down to Hakuba and a few other resorts, hoping to stay out in Japan as long as my Yen will last me !! Would there be any chance of picking up some casual work in any of the resorts ? I've got my Japanese language cd's and books and i'm going to try and learn as much of the lingo as i can to make things a little easier. Don't think - just get those flights booked.

I've just come across this thread, i'm planning a 2/3 trip to Japan this Jan 09 on my tod, hoping to hit a few resorts and have an adventure. I'll have to get back to the beginning and read it through when i've got more time. Anyone else planning on a trip this coming season ? Bring it on !!

Al i've just read your other post !! Well well sounds like you had a ball. Just got the ok for a 6 month sabbatical from work starting in Jan 09 so i've now got to get planning, persuade my lass or dump her - harsh after 5 yrs maybe but Japan is got to be top of my list. I'm sneaking off to Morzine for a last sniff of the snow next Friday, lets hope it sticks around for me. I'll be picking your brain for more info soon, hope you don't mind ?!! Cheers.

Cheers AL, i've already been in touch with Lodge Bamboo. How was your trip ? Are you still there ? Snow - obviously good. Nightlife - ? It would be good to hear how it all went. Cheers

Hello Pete, i'm planning to hit Japan for a month next Jan 09. Powder is a defo, i reckon !! I look forward to hear what you find out.

Cheers for the replies folks. I did really want to spend the season in Japan but my lass snapped and dislocated her wirst when we were in Austria 6 weeks ago, so she isn't too keen on spending all of our time snowboarding or for that matter any of our time on the snow !! I need to snowboard for more than 2 weeks, and i don't think a month is too long. Just hoping my lasses wrist will heal ok, it's not looking too good at the mo.

Hello folks, i'm new to this website and it's my first post. Reet, myself and my lass are planning to have a months snowboarding Jan 09 in Niseko before moving on for another 5 months travelling in Oz etc. I know i could probably find what i am looking for in the site but i would like to hear from people that might have done something similar or know the area. Can anyone recommend a hostel etc in the Niseko area close to the main town, bars restaurants shops, that cater for month long stays ? Obviously cost is a factor as we will be on our travels for 6 months, so is this g