joho103 0 Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 I am going to be snowboarding in Japan from the 14 until the 22. I realize it is subjective, but looking for advice on a area or resort to board. I am a advanced boarder so their needs to be a good mountain(s) in the area, but I also love good nightlife and action. Thinking of the Nagano area because of its proximity to Tokyo, but there are a dump load of resorts to choose from in Nagano. Any help would be appreciated. If you also know of a place to stay that is fun that would be great because I am traveling alone. Thanks again. Link to post Share on other sites
mattlucas 0 Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 Anywhere around Ontake in Nagano of Gifu will be good for you Link to post Share on other sites
Ezorisu 0 Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 Where specifically in Japan are you going to be? That may help narrow down the options... Link to post Share on other sites
joho103 0 Posted January 6, 2006 Author Share Posted January 6, 2006 I am not commited to any area of Japan. The only thing I am commited to is flying in and out of Tokyo on the 14th and 22nd. So I guess I am limited by distance from Tokyo to make it worthwhile. I was thinking Nagano area because I heard it is close, fun and plenty of mountains to choose from. Link to post Share on other sites
DumbStick 13 Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 There sure is. Check out Hakuba village lots of fun to be had there. Link to post Share on other sites
joho103 0 Posted January 7, 2006 Author Share Posted January 7, 2006 Thanks for the advice everyone. I will let you know how it goes. Link to post Share on other sites
joho103 0 Posted January 8, 2006 Author Share Posted January 8, 2006 Oh, does anyone have a recommendation for a place to stay. I heard there are some fun places to stay there. One I noticed searching the forum is Hakuba Alps Backpackers. Since I traveling alone I was hoping to meet some people at my hotel. My price range is up to 7000 yen. Link to post Share on other sites
Davo 1 Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 Staying there or at another backpackers is a good way to meet people, get useful info, and generally have a fun time. If you go to a hotel or pension you're far less likely to get to know anyone else staying there, even if you do speak Japanese. For someone in your position Joho you can't go wrong at one of the backpacker places-they're all good fun places to stay and are run by good people. Link to post Share on other sites
joho103 0 Posted January 10, 2006 Author Share Posted January 10, 2006 You guys run a good forum here. plenty of good advice. Thanks again. Link to post Share on other sites
sfesharaki 0 Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 Joho, I am staying at Snowbeds (backpacker place) in Hakuba from Jan 25-29th. Its run by a guy named Mitch who is real helpful. Its also real cheap-about 3,000 yen/night. Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 You cant go wrong staying at Snowbeds. I was there a year ago for bout 2 weeks and had a nice time at Mitchs place. Very convenient location for the slopes, buses, onsens, and good restaurants are only a short walk away. Link to post Share on other sites
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