Tubby Beaver 209 Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 That's according to bus time table I was given by JR. Of course, in blizzards it takes longer. By chance do you still have that? Been looking everywhere for it and cant find it bus schedule for Maiko? Pete head out the east (?) exit, hmm I always forget which side is which.......turn right after the shink gates and take that exit, got down the escalators and usually the maiko bus is waiting right there on the righ hand side. The driver is often standing outside with a sign. Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 East Exit, down the escalator, go out of the building, turn right, walk between the building and the train tracks, that is the area you want to go to for the free shuttle bus to Maiko Link to post Share on other sites
norcal 5 Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Thinking about checking this place out on Monday Link to post Share on other sites
SnowJapan Admin SnowJapan 178 Posted January 11, 2012 SnowJapan Admin Share Posted January 11, 2012 Ah brings back some memories does that! Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Ah brings back some memories does that! Ah yes, the old office was the last building on the right, right? No more yuki daruma donuts for you lot. Link to post Share on other sites
Swedon 0 Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 So Muikabochi, would you say that Maiko is the place to try out if staying in Yuzawa? I still have to make plans and also convince the lady that skiing is fun. Maiko looks really great and seems easy enough to get to from Yuzawa or Iwappara. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted January 12, 2012 Author Share Posted January 12, 2012 I would certainly recommend it as one of the plgaces to try. And yes it isn't actually in Yuzawa, but it's right next to it and just 5-10 minutes drive further on than Gala, for example. It will depend on what you want as well of course. I like Maiko for the abundance of untouched snow, I like the courses and I really like the views on a fine day too. I live in this area and it is one of my fave places to go to. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted January 12, 2012 Author Share Posted January 12, 2012 One other thing worth mentioning about Maiko. There's 2 main 'entrances' or sides to the resort. What many people probably think of as the main one is the left hand side and Gondola station and that's about 2km drive from the exit of the Shiozawa Ishiuchi IC. The other entrance is the older right hand area, Korakuen, the base of which is literally a few hundred metres from the IC. They are linked up by one short connecting lift - and the ticket covers all areas. It's worth checking our Korakuen, especially the far right triple lift and course area, but I usually don't go there and spend time on the Gondola/bowl area. Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Or for those coming on the bus, you have the lodge, or the day centre. Link to post Share on other sites
panhead_pete 27 Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Is there a timetable for the shuttle bus guys - may well be there 8am on Saturday morning if a roadie doesnt happen. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted January 12, 2012 Author Share Posted January 12, 2012 Or for those coming on the bus, you have the lodge, or the day centre. Whats in those places Rob? Never ventured in. Always a race to the quad! Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 The lodge is the hotel, while the day centre is where you get the lift tickets from and exchange over the JR coupons. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted January 12, 2012 Author Share Posted January 12, 2012 Aha! Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted January 12, 2012 Author Share Posted January 12, 2012 Hey is that you in your new avatar? Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Is there a timetable for the shuttle bus guys - may well be there 8am on Saturday morning if a roadie doesnt happen. Here you go http://www.centleisure-maiko.com/access/bus.html Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Hey is that you in your new avatar? It is indeed me. Link to post Share on other sites
panhead_pete 27 Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Is there a timetable for the shuttle bus guys - may well be there 8am on Saturday morning if a roadie doesnt happen. Here you go http://www.centleisu...access/bus.html Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 No probs - just buy some yuki daruma donuts and go to the sake vending machine shop on Saturday. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 I dunno the official time but the Shink from Tokyo gets in at 7.24am and then 8.12am and the bus is always there when I get off, there'll be one waiting for the shink Link to post Share on other sites
SnowJapan Admin SnowJapan#Andrew 6 Posted January 12, 2012 SnowJapan Admin Share Posted January 12, 2012 Ah brings back some memories does that! Ah yes, the old office was the last building on the right, right? No more yuki daruma donuts for you lot. That's right just near the road there. The wobbly one. Good thing we're not near there any more. Those yuku daruma donuts wouldn't fit in with my cunning plan to lose some weight! Link to post Share on other sites
cheeseman 1 Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 One of the things I like about Maiko, apary from the cheese fondue, is the beer towers! Link to post Share on other sites
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