muikabochi 208 Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 I decided to take the trip through the tunnel into Gunma again today and checked out Kawaba. With a bit of speeding on the expressway, I was there in an hour or so. Really liked it. The resort is much bigger than I imagined - it wasn't fully open, a few courses and lifts not moving yet - but the snow that was there was terrific. Really good quality. The main lifts are fast and long as well and the place just feels bigger than most of the resorts around where I live. I'm definitely going back, seems like a quality place. Definitely worth checking out. I'll write a resort review sometime this week. I'm really starting to dig Gunma. I didn't take as many pics as I usually do but here's just a few I have just loaded up to give you an idea. -- The multi-story carpark / ski centre. The bottom of the ski resort and 3 lifts are just outside this building on the other side Not open yet: Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted December 24, 2009 Author Share Posted December 24, 2009 I think this is the Tenjindaira resort on Tanigawa. I may be wrong: That's Nikko Shirane over at Marunuma Kogen where I was on Sunday: Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Went to Kawaba last season and was impressed with it. Had some great looking tree areas to play in, but I stuck to the pisted areas. The ungroomed run at the top was fun. Also the restaurants are cheaper than other ski hills. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 You're getting good at those scenic ones. Some good brochure stuff there. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted December 24, 2009 Author Share Posted December 24, 2009 Ta. I was impressed too TB, thought it was a really good place. Will definitely go back when it's all open. This Kawaba beer has made me feel quite drunk too. Link to post Share on other sites
andylaurel 3 Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 I rode at least 4 days at Kawaba last season. It was definately one of my favorites. Link to post Share on other sites
gaijindrifter 0 Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Originally Posted By: andylaurel I rode at least 4 days at Kawaba last season. It was definately one of my favorites. First time was exactly a year ago yesterday, yeah? 記念日ãŠã‚ã§ã¨ã†ï½žï¼ Wanna hit it up again this weekend? Does your ticket cover that? Link to post Share on other sites
HeatherLocklearRocks 1 Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Mad car park! Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 If it is, you should get there, I can imagine some stunning pics on a clear day with that backdrop. Link to post Share on other sites
mina2 6 Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Fine photos. Yep Tenjin. Kawaba is a good place, more people should go try it. Link to post Share on other sites
gaijindrifter 0 Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 It is a great place, but it isn't very wide and come weekends it's pretty packed. I remember even the jyokyuu getting a bit crowded as well and I had a couple close encounters with some rogue skiers. The tree paths are fun and there are plenty of walls/powder to play with so I recommend everyone try it at least once! Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 Any other Japanese ski resorts have a wild car park like that? Link to post Share on other sites
mina2 6 Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 Anyone tried that Indian restaurant in the Kawaba building? Heard theres a few Indian staff there. Worth a try? Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 didn't try it, but I was definitely interested. Yeah from what I saw it was all Indian staff. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted December 25, 2009 Author Share Posted December 25, 2009 I saw that too but decided not to was in a bit of a rush. I will try when I go again and report. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 illegal immigrants? Link to post Share on other sites
Metabo Oyaji 71 Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 Looks nice. Going on the to-do list. Link to post Share on other sites
andylaurel 3 Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 The Indian food there is good, but servings are modest. Link to post Share on other sites
iiyamadude 6 Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Anyone interested in Kawaba, now is chansu with SJ having a giveaway http://www.snowjapan.com/e/resorts/giveaway-j-mountains.html Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 Going here in the next few days. Looking forward. Will take pic. Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 Take more than one, ok? Link to post Share on other sites
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