Chriselle 158 Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Santa Present Park right in Asahikawa has a daily nighta and I used to go to Fukagawa quite a bit...but it's closed down now.. . Link to post Share on other sites
SnowJapan Admin SnowJapan#Andrew 6 Posted November 22, 2012 SnowJapan Admin Share Posted November 22, 2012 I remember when I first came to Yuzawa and at night there was so many choices weekdays Iwappara Yuzawa Park Yuzawa Nakazato Kayama Ludens Nunoba NASPA The whole town was lit up, it looked great there was a real atmosphere. I used to go most evenings a different place every day. Now I think it is only Iwappara that opens weekdays for nighta. Might have to check that, but details aside nighta really has been cut back in this region. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 I think some of them don't even do nighta on weekends now. And Kayama closed, ne. Link to post Share on other sites
Chriselle 158 Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Maybe we'd better get back on subject....the lack, loss and death of....is kinda depressing.. Link to post Share on other sites
SnowJapan Admin SnowJapan#Andrew 6 Posted November 22, 2012 SnowJapan Admin Share Posted November 22, 2012 Happily, Naeba are still keeping open each night I believe. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Before going to Niseko, my first experience of nighta was at Naeba....it was great. Day was maa maa but it started to snow about 4pm and the nighta session was great and hardly anyone there Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 With fresh snow and good conditions, Ishiuchi Maruyama nighta is very good too. Or, it used to be, I must give it another go this season. Link to post Share on other sites
Chriselle 158 Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Annapuri was very nice, too. Link to post Share on other sites
Alexander L 80 Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 But only one run I believe. Hirafu is just awesome. Link to post Share on other sites
beowulf 1 Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Maybe we'd better get back on subject....the lack, loss and death of....is kinda depressing.. In my part of Yamagata the one place that does nighta probably ekes out its existence from its nighta regulars. I absolutely love nightas, because I have all day to decide whether I want to go or not. Last year I went so often at night that I started having problems seeing during the day while snowboarding. Link to post Share on other sites
kkk 7 Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 If I can make 15, I'll be pleased. Link to post Share on other sites
Nisekubazawa 0 Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Hope it will be more than 20. Link to post Share on other sites
CnnmnSchnpps 0 Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Aiming for 30, though realistically more like 20? (40 last year... living in Tokyo...) Including a week in - ALASKA!! Link to post Share on other sites
snowdude 44 Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 After last years crappy turn out of about 15 times in the end or something like that I hope to get 30-40 days in with the first one hopefully starting within the next 2-3 weeks. Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 With fresh snow and good conditions, Ishiuchi Maruyama nighta is very good too. I remember my first time there a couple of seasons back, and you're right. It is a great place, with some fantastic views. Link to post Share on other sites
fukdane 2 Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Around 15 sounds good to me. Link to post Share on other sites
klingon 10 Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 It's going to depend on the usual suspects of conditions - money - snow - friends I would be disappointed with less than 10. Very happy to get closer to 20. Link to post Share on other sites
BoredRider 2 Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Aiming for 30 this season, but will be happy with 20+.. Got 22 in last season. Link to post Share on other sites
iiyamadude 6 Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 With so much so closeby I feel I should be saying a bigger number. But.... 20 is my target. Link to post Share on other sites
egglesby 1 Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 7+3+3+2 = 15 Plus whatever more I can get. Link to post Share on other sites
rider69 18 Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Ill shoot for 70 or more depending on my job and my planned trip to Shames. Link to post Share on other sites
Gunma Boarder 14 Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 30 would be great for me. might try to get some nighta in at Okutone / Norn to boost my number up a bit Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Oohhhhweeeeee! Mama not gonna be stuck in Perth all season after all! Starting off with a Euro quickie on boxing day...and hopefully finishing with a late season run to Hokkaido. The call of the snowflakes is just too too strong!!! Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 MB I diidn't think you could stay away the heat would get to you seemore Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 True Seemore...always said if the opportunity presents I would bail! You around in Perth on the 15th? Link to post Share on other sites
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