snowboarder101 0 Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Hi all, I booked a night at Hakuba Alps Backpackers and im wondering if anybody here has stayed there or been inside and knows how it is? Did you like it? Were there other cool people? Im staying there the 28th of December, hope there is some good snow Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites
tripitaka 0 Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 It's very cool and the owners are very cool too. You're also nearby one of the best onsens in town. Link to post Share on other sites
snowboarder101 0 Posted November 19, 2008 Author Share Posted November 19, 2008 sweet! how close is it to happo one? how bout goryu..it just says close but i dunno how close haha..will we need to take the taxi or can we walk? Link to post Share on other sites
Rag-Doll 0 Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 why not call them and ask? actually, why not call them before you book? Link to post Share on other sites
lin 0 Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 I bet the world was thinking that. Link to post Share on other sites
skidaisuki 0 Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 snowboarder101 - it's a very friendly place and from my experience, there's always a mixed and welcoming crowd staying there. A lot of resident and visiting gaijin, and some Japanese as well. Escal Plaza, which is the main lift base for Goryu, is about 10 minutes walk up the road from Hakuba Alps Backpackers. It is walkable, but if you want to conserve your energy for the slopes, you can either catch a passing resort bus (they are free) or possibly get a lift up from the owners. Goryu connects to Hakuba 47 close to the top of the lifts - 47 has a park and is quite boarder-oriented. Happo is a 15 minute drive away, further down the valley, so not that close, but again, usually someone's heading over there in the morning and you can catch a lift. Enjoy Hakuba. Link to post Share on other sites
tripitaka 0 Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Originally Posted By: skidaisuki snowboarder101 - it's a very friendly place and from my experience, there's always a mixed and welcoming crowd staying there. A lot of resident and visiting gaijin, and some Japanese as well. Escal Plaza, which is the main lift base for Goryu, is about 10 minutes walk up the road from Hakuba Alps Backpackers. It is walkable, but if you want to conserve your energy for the slopes, you can either catch a passing resort bus (they are free) or possibly get a lift up from the owners. Goryu connects to Hakuba 47 close to the top of the lifts - 47 has a park and is quite boarder-oriented. Happo is a 15 minute drive away, further down the valley, so not that close, but again, usually someone's heading over there in the morning and you can catch a lift. Enjoy Hakuba. The nearest train station is five mins walk if you want to go to Hakuba station and catch the shuttle to Happo. Also, talk to the owners if you want to go to the family resort, San-Osaka, as they will hook you up with a discount pass that includes a shuttle to the station. Link to post Share on other sites
NoFakie 45 Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Great people, been around for ages, they run the local bar/club so they know whats going on, nice onsen (whoops! jacuzzi).... Goryu opens tomorrow 21st. Maybe just the flat bit at the top though. 47 opens too, but I doubt they'll be connected. 47 normally open the park lifts first. Link to post Share on other sites
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