ausi ski bum 1 Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 What exactly is a gaijin, last season about 40,000 Australians visited Japan to ski. I believe we are still vastly outnumbered by visitors from Hong Kong Link to post Share on other sites
HeatherLocklearRocks 1 Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 I meant - anyone not Japanese and visiting from overseas...... Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Quote: After dealing with Narita and assuming a very well managed transfer on the trains it will still be 3hrs or more (1 hour on the Narita express and 1 hr 30min on the Shink, 30 min worth of transfers, waiting for trains etc) to get to Echigo Yuzawa. And once there it is still probably another 15-20min to the accommodation. Narita > Tokyo, about 1 hour (1800 yen Skyliner or 3300 yen N Express) Tokyo > Yuzawa, about 80-90 minutes (6000 yen) So yes, even with the quickest transfers, Yuzawa is 3 hours from Narita. Minamami is 15 minutes less on the Shinkansen, but a bit more of a ride from there to the skiing. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Originally Posted By: ausi ski bum What exactly is a gaijin, last season about 40,000 Australians visited Japan to ski. I believe we are still vastly outnumbered by visitors from Hong Kong Vastly outnumbered by HK visitors yes, but not for ski. There aren't even 10,000 skiers in HK. Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Originally Posted By: thursday Originally Posted By: ausi ski bum What exactly is a gaijin, last season about 40,000 Australians visited Japan to ski. I believe we are still vastly outnumbered by visitors from Hong Kong Vastly outnumbered by HK visitors yes, but not for ski. There aren't even 10,000 skiers in HK. I think it's something like 80% of foreigners skiing at Niseko are Aussies. All companies here though are actively marketing in HK and other SE Asian countries. We are starting to get a lot more skiers from Singapore and Thailand. Mainland China and Korea are also growth areas. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Originally Posted By: Mantas Originally Posted By: thursday There are just not enough high-end hotels at Niseko. Has become more and more difficult to book. Cant see that being a problem thursday. What percentage do you think wants this level of accommodation? Not thinking the majority of the Aussies as they'll prefer a backpackers or a self catering lodge for 2 weeks at a time. Mr and Mrs Sapporo with kids who drive up on Friday nights, ski Saturday and leave Sunday afternoon. They'll stay at the hotels. That's why it's very difficult to book a stint over a Saturday night. Example, the Hirafutei with the onsen balconys, very expensive but never available. Alpen, not exactly luxurious but always full at the weekends. I always have to book (and deposit) right at the beginning of the season to get the dates I want. Link to post Share on other sites
ausi ski bum 1 Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 I am already booked for Dec Jan 2007/08 as the self contained apartments also fill quickly. 80% are aussies, wow .... well I guess if your gonna have a bunch of gaijin running (or skiing around) they may as well be Aussies. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 I'm surprised they let you book so early as they will hike the prices at the beginning of October. Actually it's "announce the prices" but it's always hike. Link to post Share on other sites
ausi ski bum 1 Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Originally Posted By: thursday I'm surprised they let you book so early as they will hike the prices at the beginning of October. Actually it's "announce the prices" but it's always hike. The unit I stay in is Australian owned and I am friends with the owner however most Aussies heading over there have booked already, we generally book as early as we can to ensure we get the best air fares and ensure our accommodation is assured. I have even hired a car for that period. Link to post Share on other sites
charlotte 0 Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 What is the car for? (And don't say driving!) Isn't the mountain easily accessible from anywhere in Niseko? Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 charlotte, there are some incredible onsens around Niseko but you need a car to access them. Most of my fav onsens are up there Link to post Share on other sites
Pete the Shoemaker 0 Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 I've been to Niseko twice now. The first time was about 10 years ago. The second time was this last season. Wow. How that place has changed, and still is by the looks. Loved it then and still loved it (though I wish there were a few less people!) Link to post Share on other sites
BettyBoo! 0 Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 I've not been anywhere. But there must be quite a lot right about the place with the amount of attention and love it seems to get. I'm hoping to maybe take a trip up there, but maybe will wait until I get the basics down ok Link to post Share on other sites
Farley's Rusk 0 Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 My gf and I are planning on going up in February, as well as some time in Nagano as well and so I'm looking forward to being able to see what these places are like. Can't wait. Link to post Share on other sites
x67 0 Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Nice read folks! I am keen to take the trip to find out about it and it will probably be my only longish trip of the season. Other than Niseko I plan to check out all the places nearby here in Fukushima. Any other Fukushimaians here? Link to post Share on other sites
the best skier here 0 Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Niseko is a wonderful place and offers excellent skiing. I know it well and I am now based in Nagano so know this region well also. If it was just about snow, I would choose Niseko every time. I went last season and there were no problems there that I could see. We had a really fun few days with a lot of nightlife as well. Great times. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Has it been 5 months already since the last post. ENJOY Link to post Share on other sites
SnowJapan Admin SnowJapan 178 Posted November 20, 2007 SnowJapan Admin Share Posted November 20, 2007 Are you trying to break our server? Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Thursday likes phishing Link to post Share on other sites
zdlfskdladealijfsxdfk 0 Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 I actually heard of some "Hakuba Probs" last season? I don't know if it was just a joke or now, but gaijin running naked down the street and a few fights - true? Link to post Share on other sites
ausi ski bum 1 Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Originally Posted By: zdlfskdladealijfsxdfk I actually heard of some "Hakuba Probs" last season? I don't know if it was just a joke or now, but gaijin running naked down the street and a few fights - true? They were just heading home after the spa Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 maybe the biggest turtle will catch something?? Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 I didn't hear about the Naked ones. I did hear about the bad behaving servicemen. Link to post Share on other sites
rach 1 Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Can you tell us what happened? I think I missed that. Link to post Share on other sites
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