phenomenon09 0 Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Even backpackers seem to be pretty expensive, like 3000/night. Are there cheaper places to stay that aren't listed online? Someone mentioned a place for 1000Y - do those places fill up quickly or could I show up and find a bed somewhere? I'm coming from Korea and flights aren't cheap so I'm trying to save money any way possible. How much can I expect to spend for a 3-day ski trip including lift, rental, cheap accomodation? Any help greatly appreciated. Link to post Share on other sites
iiyamadude 6 Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 3000 yen is expensive?! Hmmmm. The 1000 yen thing is sleeping on the floor in a big hall at the base of Goryu ski resort. Link to post Share on other sites
spook 0 Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 i would think 3000 is about as cheap as it's gonna get... if you're coming all the way from kore just for a 3 day ski trip, would't it be possible to just go skiing in korea instead? or are the slopes no good? Link to post Share on other sites
best skier in hakuba 5 Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Look for charity places. Something under 3000 yen is simply not a business. You won't find it. I agree with spook. If you are coming all the way from Korea, surely you can afford a few thousand yen? Link to post Share on other sites
Thundercat 60 Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 3000Â¥ is a good deal. You might find something a few 100Â¥ cheaper but that is it. The 1000Â¥ deal at the base of Escal Plaza is just the floor (thin carpet over concrete) and there is not really any limit to the number of people who are going to be there. It can get pretty cramped. People are also coming and going throughout the night so it's really tough to get any sleep there. If you haven't got your own bedding (futon/sleeping roll and sleeping bag) it is definitely not worth it. It also doesn't even open until 10pm so you have to find somewhere to hangout until then... I haven't done it in at least 2 years so I don't even know if it's still offered now... Anyway, if you can't afford 3000Â¥ to sleep how are you going to afford +4000Â¥ for lift tickets? Better rethink your budget a little. Link to post Share on other sites
SKI 15 Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 1000yen does not equal bed. It equals floor. Link to post Share on other sites
NoFakie 45 Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Out of interest, how much does it cost Korea way? I always thought the exchange rate was about 7 from a trip donkeys years ago. Its actually closer to 13. No wonder so many Japanese go now. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 3000 yen is not expensive. although I dunno what the exchange rate with Korea is BUT comparing it to the major currencies then its pretty damn good. Obviously living here and earning yen, I'd be well happy to be paying 3k a night Link to post Share on other sites
Jynxx 4 Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 You'll pay that much for a b'packer in Sydney. Remember you gotta cook. I don't know if you don't mind doing that, and I don't know how expensive the supar-market is in Hakuba, or eating out. Sometimes, meals included works out better. Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 In hakuba, just booked two nights, with dinner/breakfast, 2 days lift passes with free rentals for 20k - and I think that is cheap! Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 I think that is cheap too Rob. Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 But again, cheap is all relative really? Link to post Share on other sites
Ringland 0 Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 OK I"m gunna spit it........................ What is it with these backpackers coming into Australia, they have just spent thousannds of dollars on air fares to the most beautiful places on this planet to spend f---ckinj thousands of hours watching mindless DVD;s in hostels Link to post Share on other sites
Jynxx 4 Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 20k per person, right? That's is really good ! Yeah, sure Rob but we are not millionaires or people who don't mind spending the extra for that extra "feel good" aspect. Added value luxury. Then in some countries (including Japan, or Europe v.v) what is luxury is average, v.v. Mind you , if I were paying a lot for crap and by spending a little more then it's acceptable, I'll cop that. It's shitty paying a lot for crap. That just translates to it's me that is not up to scratch. Often it is said in skydiving, it's a cash sport. Can say that about golf or tennis or any sports clubs in Japan. Snowsports isn't too bad there. At least you don't have to pay membership fees. Link to post Share on other sites
gareth_oau 2 Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 i stayed in a twin room on my own in hakuba last year, 3 star, and it was 15000y per night incl breakfast. It was comfortable, but small, and certainly wasnt luxurious compared to the standards I am used to and prefer. 20k per night with all the extras listed sound like a great deal, as long as you are happy with the quality of the accommodation. Its gotta have a comfortable bed, otherwise boarding/skiing the next day isnt as good Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Skiing in Korea costs half the price it does in Japan. So take the very low at 3000 per night for instance and divide by 2. Same at the other end of the spectrum. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 except the other end of the spectrum is very costly for what it is. Which is absolutely crap snow, lift system, and accomodation. Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 There is also a place in hakuba called "Hakuba Alps Backpackers" and stayed there for a few days a few years back, but still ended up being quite expensive in total (3 nights, plus lift passes, plus food) which was about 30k in the end inc. busses. Link to post Share on other sites
griller 9 Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Around 3000 yen. Not 1000 yen. Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 1000yen is nigh on impossible, except if you book a massive stay at some place. I remember at the place I mentioned, there was an Australian, who booked for 1month stay, and paid 45000k for the month. Link to post Share on other sites
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