muikabochi 208 Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 I have had a bit of a frustrating day and to see the clear skies outside made it even worse! 3:30pm and I decided it was time to take a break and get some fresh air. Time to check out the nighta at nearby Maiko Snow Resort here in Minamiuonuma. This season it's just 500 yen from 4pm to 8pm on the right 'Maiko' side of the resort. The top triple lift runs until 5pm and then it's just the central quad that goes until 8pm. Got there at just after 4pm so I could play on the top triple lift for a while before it closed. I was surprised actually because it's a fairly decent sized area that's open, and I could really whizz down there. I had this image that it was all just bunny slope, but there's more to it than that. Not bad at all. I will be going lots of times I think especially when there's some fresh snow. When it's only 500 yen it makes it an easy 'go'. Even 90 minutes skiing is much more interesting than an evening walk for sure! I'm hopeless at night photos, but took a few before it got too dark. Looking over to Ishiuchi Maruyama Back in time for tea! Link to post Share on other sites
Metabo Oyaji 71 Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 I will be going lots of times I think especially when there's some fresh snow. Even 90 minutes skiing is much more interesting than an evening walk for sure! Must be nice to have that choice! Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share Posted January 16, 2013 For sure. It's about 10 minutes drive to Maiko, so rather convenient. Haven't done any nigthta for ages. Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Nice is you can have it! Link to post Share on other sites
Alexander L 80 Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 just love nightas Link to post Share on other sites
teikiatsulover 6 Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Only 10 minutes to the slopes? Very jealous. I wish I lived that close! Need to move I think. How crowded does Maiko get? Is it big? For 500 yen, you can't go wrong can you? That is an incredible price for a few hours of skiing. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share Posted January 16, 2013 Maiko gets crowded at weekends, I think. Tend to avoid! Nighta today wasn't busy at all, I'd say there were about 50 people out. You're right cant go wrong at 500 yen. http://www.snowjapan.com/e/spotlight/maiko-snow-resort.html It's the right side that is open. The far right triple lift until 5pm and the center quad until 8pm. H and G on the map. Nice fast lifts and as I said it was better/bigger than I was expecting. (I am usually over on the Gondola side when I go to Maiko and so not quite as familiar with this area). Link to post Share on other sites
Chriselle 158 Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 10 minutes.... I think I'm going to cry now.. Link to post Share on other sites
tokabochi 9 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Nice one muika. Might join you one evening if you let me know in advance. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted January 17, 2013 Author Share Posted January 17, 2013 Sounds good. We can have some Ishidora yakiniku after. Link to post Share on other sites
DumbStick 13 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 500 yen! I hope it's a success for them. I'd be there loads. Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Thats what a beer costs how much were the beers could be worth a trip. I hope to suit some Nighta Vid so we will see how it pans out Link to post Share on other sites
teikiatsulover 6 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Thanks for the link to the mountain Muikabochi. It's always hard to tell from maps, but it looks like it's a smaller resort? But considering it's right off the highway, and not a one hour meander through the mountain roads after getting off, I can see why it would get crowded. Love the names on the other side!! GunGun ZokuZoku GuiGui! Link to post Share on other sites
Jerro 0 Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Going up there next week. Must try the nighta. Link to post Share on other sites
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