nthart 0 Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 Hi! I'm a ski bum from the Canadian Rockies currently teaching in South Korea. I'm coming to Japan for my winter holiday in December. I was just hoping to meet some people who will be there that I can maybe party with, since I'm travelling solo (none of the people I've met here like to ski). I was also hoping a Hakuba veteran would be kind enough to give me some travel advice. I have heeps of questions, like; which would you recommend? New Years at a ski hill in Hakuba? Or New Years in Tokyo? Is it gonna be really busy? Do I even need to book my accomodations etc. now? All help will be greatly appreciated. My last trip to Japan (Fukuoka,Nagasaki) was a constant struggle. Peace Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 Nads, really random question but.... did you stay at a capsel hotel right in Tenjin in Fukuoka and party at da crazy cock??...next night randomly meet up with 2 girls who were friends.. Link to post Share on other sites
mattlucas 0 Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 Quote: Originally posted by Nads: New Years at a ski hill in Hakuba? Or New Years in Tokyo? Is it gonna be really busy? Do I even need to book my accomodations etc. now? I'd do New Years in Hakuba. Will probaly be good snow and fresh tracks if you don't party it up too hard the night before I had amazing New Years skiing on the 1st last year. Met up with FT and Yama. Snow was deep deep deep. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 as i remember cb missed an epic morning of super deep dry snow. wake up yah bum. nads book sooner than later. Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 Hey, we got there before 10am...my mate got really F'ed up the night before - he just didnt stop laughing in the onsen Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 which mate Link to post Share on other sites
Oyuki kigan 0 Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 You wouldn`t have happened to worked at Norquay a few years ago, would have you, nads? Link to post Share on other sites
bettyx 0 Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 i worked new year's at a pub in hakuba, it wasn't nearly as big as some of the other nights during the season - it seemed like everyone came together because there was nowhere else to go.. i recall mtv japan being on in the background on a big screen & someone how the whole countdown being overlooked - i guess they celebrate differently here.. but it was a late night, just most people were holding out for the powder the next day. if you want a huge party/fireworks/whatever, maybe go to tokyo. but if you want a nice night of drinks, late-nite onsen & fresh powder, well, go to hakuba, my friend. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 so you worked at tracks then over new years? Link to post Share on other sites
scouser 4 Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 Not now of course, we need some snow. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 was coolish last nite Link to post Share on other sites
nthart 0 Posted September 16, 2005 Author Share Posted September 16, 2005 THanks for all the replies! They were a HUGE help! I've never used chatroom (?) before, so I don't know if I can just reply to one of you, or if I just put a general reply up. But anyway... I DID stay at the Tenjin Capsule hotel, and I DID go to the crazy cock, but only to have a look. It was REALLY dead and I felt silly having a beer by myself. NO, I have never worked at Norquay, although I've ridden around Banff countless times. I got two different responses about New years, but 2 different perspectives, so thanks! And thanks for suggesting I book sonner than later. THe Omoshiro Hashinchi (Escuole...?)hotel seems like it's the happenin place. Should I book there? Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 never heard of that hotel before. the year mr. wiggles ran tracks the new tears party rocked large. Last year with a cover and all the load club music it lost a bit of its appeal for me. id prefer to have a nice party with a ton of chatting. you can private message anyone on here. contact me if you want hotel info in hakuba Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 ahhhh, too bad Nads, anyways, that was a crazy night...Fukuoka rocks. Love it. Always will love it. Stories ooze outta that city Link to post Share on other sites
bettyx 0 Posted September 17, 2005 Share Posted September 17, 2005 omoshiro Hashinchi was the happenin' place about ten years ago, when there was a mos burger, baskin robbins, etc. now it's very cheap & quite rundown - i heard a guest remark, 'this isn't a one-star hotel, this is a no-star hotel!' but the price is right, so if yr not intending to spend too long in yr room, go for it. & don't go by the photos, i heard they haven't been updated in some time. & no, i wasn't at tracks. i've actually never been there, but maybe this season? Link to post Share on other sites
nthart 0 Posted September 17, 2005 Author Share Posted September 17, 2005 Ok, the name of that hotel I was asking about is Escuole Hakuba. Is that the run down place Bettyz was talking about? Thanks again for the advice! I'd be lost without all your posts! Link to post Share on other sites
nthart 0 Posted September 17, 2005 Author Share Posted September 17, 2005 Sorry, that's Bettyx. Link to post Share on other sites
rach 1 Posted September 18, 2005 Share Posted September 18, 2005 It's not that bad if I remember correctly, wasn't it done up recently. Maybe thats some alcohol memories... Link to post Share on other sites
LiquidX 0 Posted September 18, 2005 Share Posted September 18, 2005 I stayed there quite a while back and it was just fine. Link to post Share on other sites
bettyx 0 Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 i think escuole is the name of the actual hotel, and omoshiro was the name of the whole resort, with the nightclub, etc. they've got new people in charge down there & i know they're trying - as i said before, if you're not expecting the Ritz, go for it. How much were you wanting to spend, anyway? Do they offer a shuttle to Happo? If not, it may be a bit of a hike up the hill to the lifts. Maybe liquidx etc can help with that part? Link to post Share on other sites
nthart 0 Posted September 20, 2005 Author Share Posted September 20, 2005 Sorry I haven't posted in a few days, but I was in Jeju island for the Thanksgiving holiday. Anywho, as for my budget I care more about staying at a place with a good location or a place that's easy to meet people at, than I care about luxury. I'd prefer a cheaper place, since it's just me and the only thing I plan on doing in the hotel room is sleeping and showering, but if there's a better place at a higher cost, then so be it. And yes, the website says the hotel offers a free shuttle to Hakuba 47, Happo, etc. So general concensus is that this Escuole place is alright? If so, here's my next question; where would be the best place to rent a board? From the hotel? At a snow shop? At the ski hill? As long as I don't get step-in bindings, I'm cool with anything. Thanks again for all your help...especially Bettyx (not z)! Peace Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 you arent gonna meet many people at that hotel Link to post Share on other sites
nthart 0 Posted September 21, 2005 Author Share Posted September 21, 2005 Fattwins, So where would it be easier to meet people? At the backpackers hostel, maybe? Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 yes, i might even open one this year. that hotel wont have many people that you can meet up with. if you stay there head to tracks bar to meet people. Link to post Share on other sites
nthart 0 Posted September 21, 2005 Author Share Posted September 21, 2005 Fattwins, Thanks so much for the advice. Any suggestions on where to rent a board? Link to post Share on other sites
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