The Fox 0 Posted February 12, 2003 Share Posted February 12, 2003 Anyone knows a good place not too far from Tokyo to bring young Kids (3~4Y) with ski schools? Link to post Share on other sites
HelenTokyo 0 Posted February 12, 2003 Share Posted February 12, 2003 Our family have been going to NASPA in Yuzawa the last few years and having a wonderful time. It is quite expensive, but a lovely holiday if you are looking for a convenient family ski resort. They have 3 New Zealanders working there in the ski school this year, and a child care facility, so it is a place where you can leave the kids if you want to go off and enjoy the day. Quite a few foreigners go to the resort, so they are fairly used to dealing with foreign families. Recommended. The website is here http://www.naspa.co.jp/english Link to post Share on other sites
snobee 0 Posted February 12, 2003 Share Posted February 12, 2003 Can't speak highly enough of ARAI. PROFESSIONAL with a BIG P. Blair's the man to talk to. Other than being a very nice guy, he's got the low down on it all. Drop him a line @ blanderson@ari.moritagrp.com Happy skool dayz. Link to post Share on other sites
Will Lee 0 Posted February 12, 2003 Share Posted February 12, 2003 Yeah my friend also had a good experience when he brought his two sons to Arai last month. They`ve got a whole day package including lunch, from 9:30am to 4:00pm I believe. The cost was not all that expensive either. It is a bit far from Tokyo, though. Link to post Share on other sites
viv&kev 0 Posted February 12, 2003 Share Posted February 12, 2003 Arai is good for that. Naspa too, we have been to both. If you are in Tokyo, Yuzawa is much more convenient though. Link to post Share on other sites
akibun 0 Posted February 13, 2003 Share Posted February 13, 2003 I saw many kids at Shiga Kogen in January at ski school, part of Kumanoyu resort. It looked like some big school group, but all not Japanese. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted February 13, 2003 Share Posted February 13, 2003 These days a lot of Ski resorts are opening up big kids areas. Give them a call and find out what they offer. I know happo has a big fenced in area with sleding, playthings etc. Also see ski instructors with a group of wee ones all together. Same in Gifu I would think Naeba as well but that is a guess. I think you will find that things are getting better than they used to be. Link to post Share on other sites
barok 0 Posted February 13, 2003 Share Posted February 13, 2003 I always get a kick out of seeing little rippers on snowboards - I mean the really teeny ones who yah know are 3 or 4 years old. I saw one kid who couldn't have been more than 6 or 7 rippin' through the trees on a snowboard, at Hakuba 47. This kid passed one of my friends - in the trees for gaadsakkes. Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted February 13, 2003 Share Posted February 13, 2003 That spells trouble for the future... Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted February 13, 2003 Share Posted February 13, 2003 Hiked a tree line at dyna earlier this year and met this kid named Kenta, was a friends student ironically. The next time will hiked the kid followed. I was a little worried about his abilty, kid was 11 or 12. The trees at the top are tight. first time down didnt see him, he came down with a buddy. We split with him at the big kicker. He went to lunch with his dad. At the end of the day he was waiting at the kicker for me. He wanted me to take him back up to the top. Went back up and got a look at this kids style, the kid ripped. I would ski with that kid anytime almost anywhere. Remember this kids name he is good. Link to post Share on other sites
IIIII 2 Posted February 14, 2003 Share Posted February 14, 2003 Just how young do the Japanese start their kids riding? I could swear I've seen some 2 years olds....! Link to post Share on other sites
DrMabuse 0 Posted February 15, 2003 Share Posted February 15, 2003 I'm glad I don't have children. Link to post Share on other sites
Will Lee 0 Posted February 15, 2003 Share Posted February 15, 2003 Yeah I saw this one kid at Aizu Kogen Nango...he couldn`t have been more than 5 or 6 but it turned out he`s quite a little snobo yaro already. Everyone at the board park went silent for about 3 sec when he nailed that big kicker! He`s gonna be the one to look out for when he`s grown. Link to post Share on other sites
DeepProbe 0 Posted February 15, 2003 Share Posted February 15, 2003 I don't know HOW young they are but they are TOO young some of them - and dangerous if you ask me. Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted February 16, 2003 Share Posted February 16, 2003 All you people without kids, especially you people in your 30s have it really easy now - plenty of money, plenty of time. BUT, you will suffer worse when you finally realize that to be a human and an adult means bringing up a child or two. Link to post Share on other sites
joshnii 2 Posted February 16, 2003 Share Posted February 16, 2003 You forgot to add, 'in my opinion'. Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted February 16, 2003 Share Posted February 16, 2003 I would have thought that was obvious... Link to post Share on other sites
joshnii 2 Posted February 16, 2003 Share Posted February 16, 2003 Hmmm. Nope. Not obvious. Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted February 16, 2003 Share Posted February 16, 2003 Well, in that this a place where people post either information or an opinion, and my post had none of the indications of being information, an intelligent person would assume that it was an opinion. But I suppose you want me to pussy-foot about using 'IMHO' expressions and listing all those exceptions like those unfortunate folks that can't have children, or who don't have plenty of money? If so, then you'll just have to live with your disappointment... Link to post Share on other sites
joshnii 2 Posted February 16, 2003 Share Posted February 16, 2003 Yes, SIR! Link to post Share on other sites
egglesby 1 Posted February 18, 2003 Share Posted February 18, 2003 Kids are cool. IMHO, of course. Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted February 18, 2003 Share Posted February 18, 2003 There's a family of 3 kids from Osaka (all with punk rock names) who are little 'tensai' at snowboarding and wakeboarding. They're often featured on the sports news, bravely overcoming their sprains and broken arms to win the half-pipe, and practising endlessly on the trampoline on the roof of their apartment. I'm not quite sure why these activities can't wait a few years until the children have had an education and some playtime. I don't count endlessly practising to win competitions as playtime. And their diddy jumps and spins in the pipe may be 'amazing for their age', but they look crap considering what has been endured to get there. Link to post Share on other sites
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