Jump to content

Recommended Posts

Hi There,

 

Would love some advice if anyone can help. For a one off ski trip for about 7 days in early Jan would people recommend heading North around Niseko or South around Hakuba? Taking into account crowds and likliehood of Powder.

 

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Link to post
Share on other sites

Hi Jessa and welcome

 

Peak season so powder is close to being guaranteed.

 

Crowds after around the 3rd of January usually disappear as people go back to work. 2nd week of January is a great time to go.

Link to post
Share on other sites

Depends what you want:

 

If you want big, steep, Alps-type mountains and lots of varied terrain, then go to Hakuba.

 

If you want the best quality powder and tree skiing, go to Niseko or maybe Zao.

 

If you want a big ski area in a wilderness setting, go to Shiga Kogen.

 

If you want a beautiful old-style onsen country town with great skiing, go to Nozawa.

 

None of these will disappoint you in mid-January.

 

SdS

Link to post
Share on other sites
×
×
  • Create New...