muikabochi 208 Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Cool, will look forward to that. 4 weeks in Myoko? Wow, not the kind of thing I'd do but if you are having fun fun fun! Not today, I usually wait until the sun is out. So maybe tomorrow. Link to post Share on other sites
spook 0 Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 yep, i can see that it seems like a long time. but when we were planning the trip we could do 2 or so weeks hitting a bunch of different places, or 4-5 weeks somewhere for a similar amount of money. we took a bit of punt that we'd like myoko and arranged some cheap accom, rode around for a few days to check we liked it and plumped down for a season pass. between the resorts there's a ton of terrain, lots of off piste to explore. i think we'll only just be getting a handle on the best off piste runs by the time we leave. i really like riding trees and some of the runs here are as fun as anything i've ridden i do know what you mean though, it seems crazy to stay put in just one place for a while. if i was living in japan i'd rather ride around at a bunch of different places. i guess the other thing is we've had a hectic year and just want to chill out somewhere quiet. we've got a few little projects we're working on too, so that fills the time Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Sounds like it's good for you! You will certainly get to know the place good. Link to post Share on other sites
Jynxx 4 Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Looking forward to your TR and pics, spook ! Link to post Share on other sites
ILoveZao 8 Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Wonderful! I have heard good things from my friends near there also. must try it. Link to post Share on other sites
cram400 0 Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 congrats on a stellar trip report. enjoyed it immensely Link to post Share on other sites
Thundercat 60 Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 Thought I would bump this thread up since there is a give away for lift tickets to Ryuoo. This thread brings back good memories Link to post Share on other sites
SnowJapan Admin SnowJapan 178 Posted January 20, 2011 SnowJapan Admin Share Posted January 20, 2011 BM, if you are ok posting a proper review that would be most welcome - a different (much bigger) set of people get to see those... pretty much the same text would be fine. http://www.snowjapan.com/e/voice/review.php Link to post Share on other sites
Thundercat 60 Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 Roger that! I was just thinking the same thing. Mostly cut and paste Link to post Share on other sites
SnowJapan Admin SnowJapan 178 Posted January 20, 2011 SnowJapan Admin Share Posted January 20, 2011 Thanks, have now put it online. We should perhaps mention (or 'go on about' or 'bang on about') posting Resort Reviews more than we do. If you don't already know, you can post reviews of places you have been to - and these obviously help other people only just finding out about places in Japan. Many more people get to see those Reviews than trip reports posted on the Forums (so feel free to similar text in a Resort Review). So please if you have been somewhere post a review if you can: http://www.snowjapan.com/e/voice/review.php Especially if you have won a lift ticket on this site and go to a resort for free - taking the time to post a review is much appreciated. Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Looks like a good place that, BM. And close to the Nozzle too. Link to post Share on other sites
panhead_pete 27 Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Well you seasons sucks this year BM Link to post Share on other sites
tokabochi 9 Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 I like the look of that place and not too far from me, hope to win one of those. Link to post Share on other sites
ippy 66 Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 10/10 for pics and commentary, now to get me your accommodation. Is it easy enough to get to using trains and shuttle buses because i know shiga is a gigantic pain in the nuts without a car Link to post Share on other sites
SKI 15 Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 It's not actually part of the "Shiga Kogen" you know. It's Kita Shiga, to the, er, north. It's closer to Nozawa and kind of behind Kijimadaira. About 10 minute drive from Yudanaka. There's a bus from Nagano St. Link to post Share on other sites
ippy 66 Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 i always thought that was part of shiga! You learn something new! Well, by you i obviously mean me Nice to see theres a bus. Makes the whole crashing at the net cafe next to the train station all week a solid plan and not in fact the mad deluded ramblings of an idiot. Not that theyre necessarily oxymoronic Link to post Share on other sites
SKI 15 Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Look: http://www.snowjapan.com/e/resorts/resort_map.php?resortNo=43 Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 yeah its mad close to Nozawa Onsen, I passed by it last weekend to and from Togari Onsen (which is opposite Nozawa) Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 I had a few sneaky looks at that Togari place when we were in Nozawa. And that Kijimadaira place nearby too. Link to post Share on other sites
NoFakie 45 Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Definitely one I'd like to check out. Probably still be a year or two though. Just for basic beta, are there any wind disruptions there? How easy is to lap the ropeway thing? Does it run with the same frequency midweek? Link to post Share on other sites
Thundercat 60 Posted February 10, 2011 Author Share Posted February 10, 2011 I can imagine the occasional wind disruption because it is a very high exposed mountain. The ropeway is massive though and I think it would take a lot to stop it. The top and bottom section are both quite protected. The middle section is insanely steep. One of the longest steep runs I've seen around these parts. I've actually just won a ticket from one of the giveaways so hoping to get back up there soon. The ropeway is easy to lap. I think one leaves every 15 mins. The trip up is about 8 mins so you have 7 mins to make it back down. No comment about mid-week frequency... A little trivia fact is that it's the largest ropeway in Japan! Max capacity 166 people! Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 That'll be JOINT, because Yuzawa Kogen Ropeway is 166 people too. I want to get there too, but no ticket. Link to post Share on other sites
Thundercat 60 Posted February 10, 2011 Author Share Posted February 10, 2011 LOL! You are right! They are the largest. But Ryuoo is faster so it's obviously better! Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 I bet Hakkai-san beats them on speed that really does whizz up the hill! Link to post Share on other sites
NoFakie 45 Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Thanks BM. If any Ryuo fans have anything to add too, that would be great. Link to post Share on other sites
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