Travel: Japan - General
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MyPillow:
In Dec Nagano may have snow
You can try Nikko, Yokohama or Nagano.dimitri_can:
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Thanks for your great advice! Have just decided to go Tokyo for cny holidays so no research done yet. Sorry for the boring qn!
Can I just seek your quick recommendation again on nice quaint countryside towns outside of Tokyo reachable by train, something like a day or 2 trip? Appreciate it!
can try check out Prince Nagano Ski resort[/quote]Yes, one of the Prince ski resorts in Nagano - Karuizawa Prince Ski resort - may have a bit of snow in early December. But that's still very early in the winter/snow season though. The snow doesn't really get going until mid-December or later. We've been to Karuizawa twice in mid-December and there was enough snow (natural and human-assisted) to ski on.
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Hi djl
If I remember correctly, you had recommended a weblink Goodsports to get good deal Ski rentals. The rental price is attractive as compare with the rest but I am worried about the conditions of the ski gears/boots. Can you share your experience ? I saw from the online link they have a office in Niseko and Chitose airport. Did u pick up your gears from airport? or at your ski acommodation ? If got problem if ski halfway, anywhere I can do an exchange? I will be staying in Hirafu. Thanks -
EatNonStop:
Hi EatNonStop,Hi djl
If I remember correctly, you had recommended a weblink Goodsports to get good deal Ski rentals. The rental price is attractive as compare with the rest but I am worried about the conditions of the ski gears/boots. Can you share your experience ? I saw from the online link they have a office in Niseko and Chitose airport. Did u pick up your gears from airport? or at your ski acommodation ? If got problem if ski halfway, anywhere I can do an exchange? I will be staying in Hirafu. Thanks
Oops that wasn't me. I checked back through this thread and it was dlye who had posted about Good Sports. (I haven't been to Niseko
. I've skied in Tomamu, Rusutsu and Karuizawa.)
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djl:
Oops..sorry for the mix up.. :oops:
Hi EatNonStop,EatNonStop:
Hi djl
If I remember correctly, you had recommended a weblink Goodsports to get good deal Ski rentals. The rental price is attractive as compare with the rest but I am worried about the conditions of the ski gears/boots. Can you share your experience ? I saw from the online link they have a office in Niseko and Chitose airport. Did u pick up your gears from airport? or at your ski acommodation ? If got problem if ski halfway, anywhere I can do an exchange? I will be staying in Hirafu. Thanks
Oops that wasn't me. I checked back through this thread and it was dlye who had posted about Good Sports. (I haven't been to Niseko . I've skied in Tomamu, Rusutsu and Karuizawa.) -
djl:
A mummy left http://kidsonboard.net/blog/photo-essay/karuizawa-prince-hotel-in-nagano/. It does seem easy to get to, and to navigate...
Yes, one of the Prince ski resorts in Nagano - Karuizawa Prince Ski resort - may have a bit of snow in early December. But that's still very early in the winter/snow season though. The snow doesn't really get going until mid-December or later. We've been to Karuizawa twice in mid-December and there was enough snow (natural and human-assisted) to ski on.
Karuizawa is about an hour by bullet train from Tokyo Station.
My kids are STILL having exams till next week - I can't wait for it all to be over and for the hols to start! Reading the travel forum on KSP has this calming effect on me
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EatNonStop:
Oops..sorry for the mix up.. :oops:[/quote]No worries!
Hi EatNonStop,djl:
[quote=\"EatNonStop\"]Hi djl
If I remember correctly, you had recommended a weblink Goodsports to get good deal Ski rentals. The rental price is attractive as compare with the rest but I am worried about the conditions of the ski gears/boots. Can you share your experience ? I saw from the online link they have a office in Niseko and Chitose airport. Did u pick up your gears from airport? or at your ski acommodation ? If got problem if ski halfway, anywhere I can do an exchange? I will be staying in Hirafu. Thanks
Oops that wasn't me. I checked back through this thread and it was dlye who had posted about Good Sports. (I haven't been to Niseko . I've skied in Tomamu, Rusutsu and Karuizawa.)
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i took a lot of free guides for Tokyo this time round. Any parent interested to have 1 of this, pls pm me to collect. i have 10 of each guide.
photos of these guides will be posted later -
Can someone recommend a good & comfortable hotel to stay for 3 adults in Tokyo downtown? Budget abt $200-$300 per night. Preferably near main bus station & train station, close to eateries/supermarket & places to shop & explore. Thanks!
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How do we ask locals for directions? Most cannot speak English right?
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TheAnswer:
How do we ask locals for directions? Most cannot speak English right?
People from Tokyo can speak English generally. You can download the guide that i posted, if u are unsure
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