wannaBsnowboarder 0 Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Hi guys, My names Ash i'm new to the forums. I'm planning on doing most of the 07/08 season in Niseko from late Jan til end of March and would like to know where to find season accommodation. Have googled a couple of times and have searched but no luck finding anything. Surely there's some sites out there dedicated to season accom...??? Also I hope i'm not too late with trying to find something??? Help would be much appreciated as I'd like to book very soon cheers, Ash Link to post Share on other sites
SnowJapan Admin SnowJapan 178 Posted November 19, 2007 SnowJapan Admin Share Posted November 19, 2007 Hi wannaBsnowboarder. I am sure that if you contact any of the places listed on SnowJapan they will be able to help you out at least with info. http://www.snowjapan.com/e/niseko-guide/niseko-places-to-stay.html Link to post Share on other sites
wannaBsnowboarder 0 Posted November 19, 2007 Author Share Posted November 19, 2007 Woah thanks for the quick reply! will look into it Also some tips would be great from ppl who have been there and done a season before on where is best to stay(ie: closest to lifts), average costs for apartments and whether they charge weekly or monthly? also any basic things to avoid would be aweseome! Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Go Native might no a few places if things are full. Wazas world which I cant ever find the website. Met Waza once or twice while he was visiting and he was a nice guy. Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Upper Hirafu is closest to the lifts, but the shuttle buses run in loops to the lower village regularly at this peak time of the season - so you can stay at the cheaper accomodation in the lower or middle village and still get good access. Costs vary depending on accomodation a lot!! Nothing to avoid.. **Water is the best I have tasted anywhere - mountain fresh. **Look into a Season Pass or a bulk Hrs pass for lift tickets. Could save you heaps! **The shop in Niseko Landmark View (just down from Gondola) sells Frozen Meat Pies, sauce and vegemite if you get serious Aussie cravings! Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 My schools water has to be avoided! Natural water from the mountain springs but the pipes has gone south and they told us to stop drinking the water... If we do they said the toilet might see us more than our family will! Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Mr Ash, what is your budget? Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 What a shame FT! In April I was buying water bottles and sticking them in the fridge until one night when we ran out and I just grabbed a glass from the tap. Tasted magic! No adverse effects. Refilled the empties from then on. Less water sales for the Seikomart! Spent the money on Pocky instead! Link to post Share on other sites
wannaBsnowboarder 0 Posted November 19, 2007 Author Share Posted November 19, 2007 Originally Posted By: Fattwins Go Native might no a few places if things are full. Wazas world which I cant ever find the website. Met Waza once or twice while he was visiting and he was a nice guy. Do these guys run chalets/hotels over there do they??? Are they both on the forums? Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 what? buying water from Seicomart? that place is for beers. Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Sapporo Beer! Link to post Share on other sites
wannaBsnowboarder 0 Posted November 19, 2007 Author Share Posted November 19, 2007 Originally Posted By: thursday Mr Ash, what is your budget? Haven't really set a budget yet... I did a season last yr at Big White in Canada and rent there was 500 a month for a pretty decent place. Would i be expected to pay about that for a nice place there or more/less??? I honestly don't really know so any help would be great! Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 GN doesnt run anything I think he just works there anyways he knows places that might be off the radar if the SJ hotels are all full. certain times will be very full now at popular places. Yes having good water yet crappy taps is a problem. 50 year old school so I guess thats why... Lucky that the school isnt anywhere near where I live. Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Originally Posted By: wannaBsnowboarder Originally Posted By: thursday Mr Ash, what is your budget? Haven't really set a budget yet... I did a season last yr at Big White in Canada and rent there was 500 a month for a pretty decent place. Would i be expected to pay about that for a nice place there or more/less??? I honestly don't really know so any help would be great! Depends on what you expect for pretty decent. Is it just you? Do you want a private room in a lodge or boarding house? Or are you after your own one roon serviced apartment or are you thinking more of a unit/multiple bedrooms thing... For the money I am assuming a room in a shared setting. As a family of 6 we are at the other end of the accomodation spectrum, so I can't give you any suggestions at all. Save to tell you they do exist, and you will have better luck securing them than if you wanted something for a family of 6 at short notice. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 well, without knowing how much you are willing to pay for a place makes searching a little difficult. Link to post Share on other sites
wannaBsnowboarder 0 Posted November 19, 2007 Author Share Posted November 19, 2007 O.k fair enough i'll try n break it down abit for u guys. Basically I'm a 23yr old guy who is pretty much in party mode, I lived with 5 guys at Big White, two of which were mates and the other three i met up there(all pretty cool). I'd like to do the same sort of thing but this yr it looks as though i'll be by myself or maybe one other and would like a place with like minded ppl but not a hostel type environment more like an apartment/chalet prefer with about three others but if need to be to keep costs down would live with more. By pretty decent i mean like have a reasonable kitchen/laundry setup and something not too cramped, doesn't have to be super modern, but not a shack. Prefer my own room aswell not dorm style. Budget: around the $500AUD/per month mark Dunno whether i've covered everything but that's a start Link to post Share on other sites
neversummer 0 Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 I think you will find it difficult to do it for 500AUD a month without some serious sharing. Most Japanese guests houses will chargebetween 50 and 60 a night but I have heard of a few places for 600 a month, twin share with seasonal workers. Not sharing with a seasonal worker but in the same complex. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 even slumming it in the youth hostel at Annupuri, you'd be looking at 4000Y a night. Link to post Share on other sites
wannaBsnowboarder 0 Posted November 19, 2007 Author Share Posted November 19, 2007 does anyone do it month by month or is it only nite by nite rates??? Also anyone who has done a full season there i'd really love to touch face on here and hear ur thoughts Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Mate I have a feeling you are dreaming... or think outside of Niseko. Houses are renting for more than 200 a night. Link to post Share on other sites
wannaBsnowboarder 0 Posted November 19, 2007 Author Share Posted November 19, 2007 mate i don't dream! i work shit out and i do it! i've got plenty of cash but am obviously trying to keep costs to a minimum and also trying to gage how much this is going to cost so info would be greatly appreciated. I came up with a figure out of the blue, if it's a bit off then so be it i'll pay more but i need ppl with experience with japan to help me Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Not sure if I can be all that much help. I see Waza most days so I can ask if he has any space. I think most of his accom will be taken up by staff though. There was a place in Kutchan that was offering long term accom for Y40,000 per month but I'm pretty sure they are full for the season. Anyway I'll ask around and see if anyone knows of anything. Link to post Share on other sites
wannaBsnowboarder 0 Posted November 19, 2007 Author Share Posted November 19, 2007 Go_Native: Please do that would be awesome! Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 I have experience in Japan and finding a house for 500 bucks isnt easy. You have to pay shikikin and Reikin most of the time in rural towns. With the market booming in Niseko, they dont need to rent things cheap. Link to post Share on other sites
jeanlucpoutine 0 Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 you could ask John at the Niseko Company office, may be a room or shared room incl.utilities and parking if needed. think about 60,000-70,000/month but not sure if there is anything left. near NAC/Jojos. Link to post Share on other sites
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