NoFakie 45 Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Maybe that's the lesson here. You may be buying a failing tourist attraction that brings in revenue from outside, but do not assume the local government will automatically give you the go-ahead (!) I've not been and I don't know whether there is/are much accom or places to eat etc. near Kandatsu, but a year without much income for the ones that are must have them fuming. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted December 2, 2013 Author Share Posted December 2, 2013 There's not that many places right near to Kandatsu actually. The good thing for them is that there are lots of other Yuzawa skijo nearby, they are close to Yuzawa IC, and they are closer to Kagura and Naeba than other parts of Yuzawa (by a small bit!). Having said that, I am sure they would much prefer Kandatsu to open, of course! Link to post Share on other sites
634-maru 4 Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Does seem pretty dumb that they bought into it without knowing if they could operate or not. With something so large, assuming doesn't seem like a smart way to go about it. As muika said, any pensions etc round there are close to the IC and Yuzawa is quite compact. Link to post Share on other sites
634-maru 4 Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 From what I remember there's no restaurants really in that little area. Link to post Share on other sites
NoFakie 45 Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 It's better if not so many other folks are affected. Still it's going to be dozens of winter jobs at the resort and no revenue for company that has come in. Selling season tickets early is what ski resorts do to get money in, so that one has spectacularly backfired. Link to post Share on other sites
Wizz 11 Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Damn I was actually hoping to get to Kandatsu this season. Oh well, plenty of others to choose from. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted December 8, 2013 Author Share Posted December 8, 2013 Roller coaster ride for those folk every year not knowing if the place will be open or not. Spoke with someone who's friend has a pension near Kandatsu just off Route 17. They said that actually more of their regulars go up to Mitsumata which is a 10 minute drive away. Link to post Share on other sites
cal 6 Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Wonder how much places like that rely on regulars. Link to post Share on other sites
iiyamadude 6 Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Hey, any news on Kandatsu for next season at all? Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted June 23, 2014 Author Share Posted June 23, 2014 They seem to be confident of being open. Whether they have been "approved" by Yuzawa town or not yet, don't know. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Their Facebook page has had some updates of late Link to post Share on other sites
the snowboarding vicar 1 Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 I hope they do open. Wanted to try that really steep top course. And the pics that muika has posted in the past are just amazing from the top there. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Are they owned by the same people as Madarao? On their FB they were advertising some sort of tie in or season pass for/with Madarao Link to post Share on other sites
634-maru 4 Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 MacEarth, I thought. Owners of Kandatsu though change quicker than the seasons here in Japan, so it's hard to keep track. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted July 2, 2014 Author Share Posted July 2, 2014 And the pics that muika has posted in the past are just amazing from the top there. The views from the top are the best thing about Kandatsu. Link to post Share on other sites
HeatherLocklearRocks 1 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 What have you against Kandatsu, muika? Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 They closed off the best run.....it's kinda small....it's kinda underwhelming. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted July 8, 2014 Author Share Posted July 8, 2014 Yes those things. The most annoying being my favourite course closed on weekdays. I hate that. Too many moguls for my liking too. If there were less moguls I would probably like it much more as there's quite a few steep runs, could really power down those. I just never seem to love it when I go, despite the fine views. It's a once a season place for me - when it's open of course. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 Kandatsu to open again this coming season. Hurray! (I'll go once for the photos!) * Presuming that they have permission this time. Link to post Share on other sites
SnowJapan Admin SnowJapan#Andrew 6 Posted September 4, 2014 SnowJapan Admin Share Posted September 4, 2014 MacEarth, I thought. Yes, it's owned by MacEarth now. Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Good to hear its re-opening anyways. Link to post Share on other sites
634-maru 4 Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 I'll be going! Link to post Share on other sites
Hokkaidough 4 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Don't know the place but good to hear of openings rather than closings. Link to post Share on other sites
Wizz 11 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Obviously they want to take advantage of the huge influx of people to nearby Mt Granview. Link to post Share on other sites
Metabo Oyaji 71 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Those MacEarth guys must be either geniuses or masochists, running around buying all the troubled ski areas they can find. I guess time will tell which one it is. Link to post Share on other sites
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