sullo99 0 Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 I know that there is good shopping in Tokyo for ski gear. What about Osaka? Does anyone have any info on good ski shops in Osaka??? Cheers Sullo Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Two big shops are Jiro Mondo and ICI in Sannomiya, there is an ICI in Umeda but its not that good. There are other smaller shops but really hit and miss. Some have good selections of boots, while others have good selections of clothes only. Odd. Best shops are prolly anywhere other than Kansai. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Was just up in the Snow district of Tokyo today having a look around. Its in the Ochanomizu/Jimbocho/Kanda area of Tokyo. Accessed from all 3 stations, although I would say Ochanomizu station is the closest to the shops. Many large and small shops with loads of gear on offer. Link to post Share on other sites
minto 0 Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Originally Posted By: Creek Boy Two big shops are Jiro Mondo and ICI in Sannomiya, there is an ICI in Umeda but its not that good. There are other smaller shops but really hit and miss. Some have good selections of boots, while others have good selections of clothes only. Odd. Best shops are prolly anywhere other than Kansai. Hundreds Thanks for this !!!! Link to post Share on other sites
squashie123 0 Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Originally Posted By: Tubby Beaver Was just up in the Snow district of Tokyo today having a look around. Its in the Ochanomizu/Jimbocho/Kanda area of Tokyo. Accessed from all 3 stations, although I would say Ochanomizu station is the closest to the shops. Many large and small shops with loads of gear on offer. Are there any shops that you'd particularly recommend? How do prices and product range in Tokyo compare to Australia and Hakuba? Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 No idea about Australia or Hakuba for that matter. there are loads of shops though, all seemed about the same price, I was really looking at boards, i was more interested in goggles. Link to post Share on other sites
Thundercat 60 Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Best thing to do, if price is a concern, is to go around the shops and try on everything that you want. Think of it like window shopping. Once you've decided on the gear you should check out the rakuten website. Buying it online will save $$. If you are in Australia that won't really be an option though... what are you looking to get? Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Originally Posted By: Tubby Beaver No idea about Australia or Hakuba for that matter. there are loads of shops though, all seemed about the same price, I was really looking at boards, i was more interested in goggles. I have some brand new Oakleys for sale - 1man each. Link to post Share on other sites
tripitaka 0 Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Osaka is pretty bad in my opinion for snow sports retailing, but the sale they have at Osaka Dome is apparently the largest of its kind in the world. It seems to me that most people buy a "package deal" for their kit and perhaps head to the mountain once or twice a season. Anyway, I think Spotaka in Shinsabashi (Osaka) is not bad, and many of the suburban strip malls have sports stores where you can pick up gear. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Originally Posted By: Creek Boy Originally Posted By: Tubby Beaver No idea about Australia or Hakuba for that matter. there are loads of shops though, all seemed about the same price, I was really looking at boards, i was more interested in goggles. I have some brand new Oakleys for sale - 1man each. sweet, I'll pm you actually I won't.....my PM's seem to be disabled! ( SJ) What line are they, lens colour etc? 10k is right up my alley mate Link to post Share on other sites
SnowJapan Admin SnowJapan 178 Posted November 10, 2009 SnowJapan Admin Share Posted November 10, 2009 Send us a mail TB and let me know what you are experiencing and I'll look into it for you. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 cheers...will do that now Link to post Share on other sites
acpowman 0 Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Tokyo is great for snow clothes, goggles, boards, ect but not so crash hot for fat skis. Prices are cheaper than Oz particularly if they have anything left over from last season - usually sold up to 60% off. Link to post Share on other sites
squashie123 0 Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Originally Posted By: Black Mountain Best thing to do, if price is a concern, is to go around the shops and try on everything that you want. Think of it like window shopping. Once you've decided on the gear you should check out the rakuten website. Buying it online will save $$. If you are in Australia that won't really be an option though... what are you looking to get? Skis and ski boots for two people plus skis, ski boots and snowboard boots for another person. We were planning to buy the ski boots in Oz to ensure they're fitted properly. What is the fitting service like in Tokyo (for non-Japanese speakers)? Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Fitting service? what do mean? Don't you just go into a shop and try a pair on? Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 not if the ski boots are moulded to fit.... I am a knuckle dragger and even I know that! Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 well why don't you just shoot me then?! Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 OK, when and where? Link to post Share on other sites
Sciclone 2 Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 I have to agree with Funski and others. Even though they are expensive, I still buy my snowboard boots locally. Everything else is online though. Saves me a bundle. TB> You didn't happen to notice helmet prices while looking at Goggles did you? Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 I didn't Sciclone sorry Link to post Share on other sites
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