co_hiker 0 Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Hi, I'm just starting to look at a trip to Japan next winter w/ a combination of sightseeing and skiing. The ski area that piqued my interest is Nozawa Onsen. But, as I'm a tele skier, and don't want to carry my gear around for the sightseeing part, I wanted to make sure I could rent tele gear there. If not, could I rent it in Nagano on my way there? Thanks, Tom Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 I don't know the answer to your question. But, you will surely be able to keep your gear somewhere when you are doing the sightseeing. (Hotel, lockers, etc)? Nozawa is ace. Link to post Share on other sites
iiyamadude 6 Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Not sure actually. Next time I'm there I'll look in some of the bigger places. Link to post Share on other sites
co_hiker 0 Posted April 1, 2008 Author Share Posted April 1, 2008 Thanks for checking on that for me. I look forward to hearing what you find out! ~Tom Link to post Share on other sites
co_hiker 0 Posted July 12, 2008 Author Share Posted July 12, 2008 My research popped a place called Shirakaba. Can anyone confirm that it is in Nozawa Onsen and that they do in fact rent tele gear? Any other info - cost, contact info (I saw the phoen numbers, but is there email?) - would be much appreciated! Thanks, Tom Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 cohiker, yup, they have rental tele skis, but judging from the pic I dont know how good they are. What size is your foot. Up to bout a 10 you dont run into too many problems, but above that (at least in past experience and from other foreigners asking on here) you could run into a problem or they might only have a pair each at much bigger sizes. Link to post Share on other sites
JA2340 16 Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Hey, Tom! You could always use a Takkyubin company to take your gear from airport (on arrival) to your accommodation while you trip around sight-seeing. Look for the black cat symbol at the airport and pay at the time, no need to book. We did that last January to Furano, and will do the same next January to Nozawa Onsen. Link to post Share on other sites
Greenroome 0 Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Mmmmm, tele-skiing... disco on ice. Link to post Share on other sites
soubriquet 0 Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Now now. You're being cynical You can get tele skis anywhere the Japanese Self Defence Forces are training. Leather boots, rat-trap bindings and 2m planks are widely available. Welcome to 1959 Link to post Share on other sites
Greenroome 0 Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 We want you! We want you! We want you as a new recruit! It's perfect! We'll call it 'Dance Force'! Snow glistening in the light of the disco ball, two inch platform tele-army boots... heck, the music system's already there! Do you have an agent, co hiker? I've been around the game a bit. This could launch you. It's gonna be big, I can feel it! Link to post Share on other sites
co_hiker 0 Posted July 15, 2008 Author Share Posted July 15, 2008 Thanks for that idea. I wasn't sure if those companies delivered outside the main cities, but now that I know it's possible, it seems like the way to go - and I won't have to get used to different skis... Link to post Share on other sites
co_hiker 0 Posted July 15, 2008 Author Share Posted July 15, 2008 My schedule's already pretty booked up for next winter, but I'll have my people get in touch with your people! Link to post Share on other sites
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