timeless 0 Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 OK Im going to go to Japan Jan 2006, Ive been reading your forums and most of you know whats going on. So my question is where is the best place to go? Im an advanced snow-boarder. Any advice you guys can give like where to stay, what accomodation is cheap and good, but mainly what resort or area. Thanks in advance. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 what is your budget? Link to post Share on other sites
thefunkydrummer 0 Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 I see you're from Oz - a lot of Aussies head up to the Hokkaido areas as there is some amazing pow up there, for example Niskeo. Also worth checking out the Nagano Resorts. You can look all this info up on this site, just go to "search by prefecture" and you'll find all the info there. Link to post Share on other sites
TJ OZ 0 Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 As an advanced boarder I would recommend Hakuba to Niseko. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 thefunkydrummer set your pms on. that or pm me Link to post Share on other sites
timeless 0 Posted October 17, 2005 Author Share Posted October 17, 2005 Thanks for your replys guys. As far as my budget..hmm tricky question Im not poor but Im further away from being rich so somewhere above a youth hostel Im looking at Hakuba, which if im not mistaken is Nagano. Also I think this is easy to get too, correct me if Im wrong. If all the aussies go to Hokkaido areas then Im staying away from there just sucks travelling to other side of world to hang with aussies thats all. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 there will be auzzies here just more spread out. how much are you thinking per nite. Link to post Share on other sites
gamera 0 Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 I think Hakuba is easy to come. Only 1 change at Shinjuku if you try a Narita express from Narita air port to Shinjuku then express bus or JR Azusa or Super-Azusa which bounds for Hakuba. If your budget were above a youth hostel, you could have choices. G'day mate! Link to post Share on other sites
timeless 0 Posted October 18, 2005 Author Share Posted October 18, 2005 My budget is above a hostel medium priced hotels would be on the cards what places do u recommend? Link to post Share on other sites
soubriquet 0 Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Gamera is too modest to post this: http://www.snowjapan.com/e/features/interviews-gamera.html I'm not. Link to post Share on other sites
gamera 0 Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Perhaps it also depends on what you expect? If you would like to go as cheap as possible, backpackers and youth hostels are the best choice. If you would expect some moderate, cozy and friendly atomospher maybe minshuku, pensions are your choice. If you would expect some affordable service with some traditional stuff, maybe ryokans are your choice. And if you expect luxery service, perhaps hotels are best fit. LOL soubriquet, did I irritate you? Link to post Share on other sites
soubriquet 0 Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 No. Link to post Share on other sites
misorano 1 Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Tireless, It's probably easier if you decide which resort you are going to be mostly at and then find accommodation near there. Theres plenty of accommodation of all types at the bottom of each resort. soubriquet is right. If you are planning to be mostly at Goryu or 47 then Gamera's place may be the best bet. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 are you traveling by yourself? what do you want to pay per nite? we can give more details if we know something like that. Japanese or western beds and feel? happo or 47 which base do you want to be at? will you have access to a car? Link to post Share on other sites
timeless 0 Posted October 19, 2005 Author Share Posted October 19, 2005 are you traveling by yourself? nah with my missus what do you want to pay per nite? 50-100 bucks we can give more details if we know something like that. Japanese or western beds and feel? prob japenese for experiance happo or 47 which base do you want to be at? whats better?/ will you have access to a car? if u reckon having a car will improve the experiance. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 50 to 100 per person? Check the SJ site for accom options and if they dont work for you then pm me and ill give you some more. The shuttle bus and taxi service is fine enough that you dont need a car. Link to post Share on other sites
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