Alexander L 80 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 I received a text from a friend. This is a legit question: "Is Niseko good for kids and beginners. Any suggestion" I thought I'd leave it for the experts. Anyone? Link to post Share on other sites
Slippery Jim 65 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Not an expert, but I'd say yes for kids & beginners (having had some along several times on trips). Link to post Share on other sites
kokodoko 67 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 yes Link to post Share on other sites
Alexander L 80 Posted November 8, 2013 Author Share Posted November 8, 2013 Yes. and suggestion: Book early Link to post Share on other sites
Alexander L 80 Posted November 8, 2013 Author Share Posted November 8, 2013 thanks for that. Link to post Share on other sites
NoFakie 45 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 You can no doubt get English babysitting for kids in Niseko, so that's a big plus for folks coming from overseas. For ordinary folks in Tokyo, I'd go to Gunma or Niigata with kids. Less travelling and not completely freezing, so you can get em outside longer. Better snow too. for making snowballs and snowmen Link to post Share on other sites
nagpants 1 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Yes. and suggestion: Book early Book Now! Link to post Share on other sites
teikiatsulover 6 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 What's not to love about Niseko? It's an amazing resort with deep and dry powder, and it often feels like it just doesn't stop snowing. I would love to go again this season! Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 What's not to love about Niseko? .....and it often feels like it just doesn't stop snowing. That, perhaps. Not everyone wants it snowing all the time. I want it to snow a lot, of course, but not all the time. That time being when I am out there. 30cm every night please. Link to post Share on other sites
teikiatsulover 6 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 That's like saying I want to go surfing, but I don't want any waves. Though with kids I understand that. Not for me personally though. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Really? I''m not a surfer, but I doubt it. I do want fresh snow every day. I just don't want to be out in a blizzard. I'm pretty sure that many "non-hardcore" would probably feel the same. Link to post Share on other sites
teikiatsulover 6 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Ok, so you're thinking blizzard, while I'm just thinking constant snowfall. I think they're quite different, don't you? I don't want lifts shut or visibility to be zero, because then we can't really consider it skiing. Just that nice constant snowfall while skiing and riding the lifts is very peaceful. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Personally, I prefer it to be clear blue skies and sunny when I go out skiing. In fact, I don't go out if it's snowing. Possibly because for me taking photos is a big part of the day. Link to post Share on other sites
teikiatsulover 6 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 You definitely take beautiful photos and if that is one of your main reasons then I understand, but I don't take photos on the mountain because I can't be bothered to haul a camera around!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 I would guess that the majority of people at a skijo would prefer clearer weather while they are actually there. Not me of course. I want a blizzard to ski in, naked of course. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 I'm all about the nakedness.......you can keep yer poxy snow!! Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 30cm at night sunny during the day hate whiteouts and yes Niseko is great for children Link to post Share on other sites
kokodoko 67 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 please do not ski naked in front of the children. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 that only happened 1 time, your Honour! Link to post Share on other sites
ProbablyaCrazyPerson 2 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 That doesn't make you very gnarly does it! Link to post Share on other sites
Boolugu Mez 3 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Niseko has plenty of beginner slopes, and I beleive in Hirafu there are ski lessons available with english spekaing instructors. Only been there once but there definitely was a lot of snow falling ( often this was combined with the dreaded wind - shutting down the gondola and top mountain lifts). This did kind of limit our exploration a bit as we would've had to catch the bus to get around to other resorts... Out of 12 days we had one bluebird - having said that, there was only one day when I would consider it was true "white out" conditions. Plenty of low visibility days due to copious amounts of snow fall but I'll take that over a bluebird anytime. Link to post Share on other sites
ProbablyaCrazyPerson 2 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Thing is lots of resorts in Japan enjoy a much more amount of clearer weather --- but also tons of snow. For some people, that's more attractive proposition. Link to post Share on other sites
Boolugu Mez 3 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 It is nice to get a view, especially when the snow is also good. We were at niseko for over a week before we saw the top of the mountain and the view of Yotei - the sunny day did lift our spirits quite a bit and the view is awe inspiring. It seems that harsh weather saps your energy quicker.... Link to post Share on other sites
NoFakie 45 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Rather than just kids lessons, Niseko will have full on babysitting in English so in that sense its good for parents. However, I'm pleased I don't have to wrap my kids up for -10C to -20C very often. It's easier to get them outside for longer when it isn't that cold. Compared to adult gear, kids gear isn't very good. Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Kids gear should be BETTER...silly really. Niseko, we all know I love the place, but maybe March or April for little kiddies, its warmer, its sunnier, there is a tonne of snow to play in but less white out days, more bluebirds. Link to post Share on other sites
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