littleJ 0 Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 going to be staying in hakuba over new years and not sure if everything shuts down for the day in town or are most of the shops open? -would be a good day to look around with the kids if everything is. thanks Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 What type of shops are u thinking Hakuba has?! Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 I am usually not out and about on New Year's Day, but I'm pretty sure that everything you want in Hakuba will be open and busy. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 The only shops are omiyage souvenir shops aren't they?! I reckon they might be open for all your dry cookie and fancy Bottomless t-shirt needs! Link to post Share on other sites
snowdude 44 Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Hakuba doesnt have shops well nothing worth speaking of anyway. Mostly places to eat rental shops and omiyage shops. Link to post Share on other sites
littleJ 0 Posted April 27, 2014 Author Share Posted April 27, 2014 thanks everyone not sure what I was expecting I thought it had locals living there all year round so would have clothes shops and just general shops that the locals would use that might be different than in Australia? Link to post Share on other sites
DoctorOctopus 2 Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 I highly doubt (m)any people buy their clothes in Hakuba. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Yes. Does Hakuba have some of those old old clothes shops that look like they are from 3 generations ago, no-one ever actually seen going in or coming out. Link to post Share on other sites
Biggen 3 Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 There is a 2 shops worth a visit in Otari. There is a Pastry shop which sells great pastries and breads and bread rolls. Plus there is a second hand shop with great collectables to choose from. I make i a point to drop in each time I drive pass. It has array of old japanese items from taxidermy of local wild life to early 1900 fireman helmet. It is my favourite shop in the hakuba valley area 1 Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Their is a decent supermarket available on the free shuttle bus not sure about New Years Day but think it was open Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 It has array of old japanese items from taxidermy of local wild life to early 1900 fireman helmet. That sounds brilliant, John-San. I hope they haven't sold the 1900 fireman helmet before I get there. Link to post Share on other sites
Alexander L 80 Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 would you be censed and apologise issue if they have? Link to post Share on other sites
Biggen 3 Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 It has array of old japanese items from taxidermy of local wild life to early 1900 fireman helmet. That sounds brilliant, John-San. I hope they haven't sold the 1900 fireman helmet before I get there. dou itashimashita Link to post Share on other sites
NoFakie 45 Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 There are a fair few shops selling outdoor gear, ski/board wear, skis, boards, bc gear etc. Boards aren't discounted like in Tokyo, but you can get some very high end ones which don't get that heavily discounted anyway midseason. For clothing, the Patagonia and Obermeyer outlets might be cheaper than buying their stuff in Australia. If its regular shopping you're talking about, New Years Day isn't that crowded on the hill, so I'd go skiing and go shopping another day in Tokyo or whichever big city you're flying into. Link to post Share on other sites
brit-gob 9 Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Do Patagonia and Obermeyer sell lots of big sizes there Mr Wiggles? Link to post Share on other sites
NoFakie 45 Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 My budget barely stretches to underwear from either! Obermeyer is directly aimed at the o/s market, so they'll have big sizes for sure. I don't think Patagonia has things made under licence in Japan, unlike say North Face, so most of their sizes will be US sizes, albeit for outdoor gear which is worn much more snug than what snowboarding dudes wear. By the sound of things, some Japanese women wear kids' sizes. Link to post Share on other sites
iiyamadude 6 Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Out of curiosity, do they actually do underwear? Brand underwear. No, never got that idea. Link to post Share on other sites
stemik 14 Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Patagonia is an outlet and seems to sell a lot more small and x-small and xxl sizes than say medium and large. I heard through the "grapevine" that another large outdoor brand will be opening a store in Hakuba this year. Link to post Share on other sites
Alexander L 80 Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Montbell? Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Its top secwet, so jolly exciting Link to post Share on other sites
NoFakie 45 Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Out of curiosity, do they actually do underwear? Brand underwear. No, never got that idea. Its what "I am serious about this mountains lark" people call "base layers". It's underwear to me Patagonia's are way better than Uniqlo's heat tech and probably worth it even at four times the price. They're warmer, more breathable, wash better, and the sleeves are long enough. I don't think their fleeces are worth fifteen times the price though. Link to post Share on other sites
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