WantToSki 0 Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 just like in all my vacations, i prefer to have everything planned, reserved, confirmed, etc. in advance - so at this time im already considering finalizing my ski trip to some resort in hokkaido. preferably in january, and in furano... however, i would also like to avoid the crowd... so, when is the best time to go to furano to at least enjoy a reasonable of powder? im thinking of at the first week of january - say for a week? thoughts? thanks in advanced! Link to post Share on other sites
mattlucas 0 Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 After careful consideration and consultation I think the best time will be January 1-7 No crowds Guaranteed Link to post Share on other sites
kaiser soce 0 Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 Sorry but I gotta Link to post Share on other sites
WantToSki 0 Posted September 10, 2006 Author Share Posted September 10, 2006 halfmachine, why? Link to post Share on other sites
1 4 Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 He was joking. New Year will be busy but the week after New Year, weekdays, is usually quite quiet at places I have been to. Link to post Share on other sites
WantToSki 0 Posted September 11, 2006 Author Share Posted September 11, 2006 okay - since ive been already making some checks from the 3rd up until the 8th (arrive back at tokyo on that day) another question that i have is what would be the cheapest option... should i book things separately, like accomodations through SJ, then air tickets separately, lift tickets through special discounts at the lodge themselves? or, go through some all-in-all tours (i have no problem with nihongo, so i can opt for any tour package out there)? as an additional inquiry, are the accomodations (like those advertised here at SJ) have a much higher average, well, mainly due to the english-speaking premium? or they're pretty much the same? thanks! Link to post Share on other sites
slow 0 Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 toque, haha funny, GOOD PREDICTION! WTS, here you go, three years ago but still same story I think. http://www.snowjapanforums.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi/topic/1/4126.html? Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 I predict its going to be bucketing in Niseko (other Hokkaido resorts dont count) Feb 8th-13th. If youre there at that time then you will be scuba diving through Strawberries Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 how many people on this site have even been to Furano lets see hands. Not me. There is a famous horn at furano you should hear it. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 I've been to Furano. Did a fly drive. Nice colours during the summer, but I prefer slient white. Link to post Share on other sites
Markie 0 Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 I haven't been but intend to, in any case, let me put a hand in for Sunrise. I know she's been there. Link to post Share on other sites
WantToSki 0 Posted September 11, 2006 Author Share Posted September 11, 2006 okay - i guess ive been away too much that i cant pick up the nuances of the english language... hehehe... so, is it a good idea to go to Furano (it seems that most SJ's are not a fan of this resort - if not, which one?) around january 3 to 8, 2007...? thanks!!! *head whirling and whirling* Link to post Share on other sites
ProbablyaCrazyPerson 2 Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 I heard that Furano was pretty good. Noticed some places listings for Furano on SJ as well recently. Is it becoming more popular? Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Its quite popular with the J-crowd. Gaijin only know the "N" word Link to post Share on other sites
gerard 6 Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 "it seems that most SJ's are not a fan of this resort" I wasn't under that impression. I think Niseko's the place people like to dis. I've never been to Furano in winter but I hear it's good. Not quite as much snow as Niseko but colder with some good back country and less people. It must be steeper too. I've heard you can ski down the back face and take a dip in a hotspring half way down. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Why leave the main island when you dont have to? The bigger resorts are all here. Its got a famous horn to you should hear it. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Quote: Originally posted by Creek Boy: Its quite popular with the J-crowd. Gaijin only know the "N" word I used the N word too many times. So I'd like to sggest a resort about 1 hour by coach from Rusutsu. Link to post Share on other sites
gerard 6 Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 "Why leave the main island when you dont have to?" If I was in nagano I probably wouldn't leave... but some of us aren't on the 'main island' to begin with. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Yes you arent in the best ski location now are you. I think most people are in the cities etc. osaka nagoya tokyo Link to post Share on other sites
gerard 6 Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 I'm looking to make a move in 6 or 18 mnths. Right now I'm having a bad day so maybe 6 mthns. Know of any good Uni jobs in Nagano? Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Im fighting to get one too ger...or see if there are any available... Link to post Share on other sites
bushpig 0 Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 CB, Taz mentioned a possible contract extension in the pipeline. Heard anything about that? Link to post Share on other sites
bushpig 0 Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 yeah, but tenure would be sweet. Kobe aint all that far away right? Link to post Share on other sites
bushpig 0 Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 mate, take this over to snow in japan... Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Been thinking about this. The best time to go would be when I'm not there. So that's mid Jan onwards. Link to post Share on other sites
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