J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by andyhull

steverandomno wrote:

Admin wrote:

andyhull wrote:Final details sorted for holiday to Niseko Japan and deposit paid. 16 of us going!
I'm a tad excited about this one!

Full trip report required for that one Andy! Although I'll probably have to ban you shortly afterwards on account of dribbling, whimpering jealousy! 8)

You will have a great time Andy.

So much powder. My top tip would be to leave your skis at home???

Ski carriage fees are an order of magnitude more expensive on Japanese legs of many airlines, especially the national ones. There's powder everywhere but the resort terrain is less steep than you might be used to, so it's a bit pointless trying to cope on mid width skis if that's what your used to. Unless you ski something like a Rossi S7 I would hire something as fat as you can.

Also, dining is a bit hit or miss. As a general rule the further from the slopes in Hirafu, the better. It's a while since we went, but I remember J-Sekka as good. The traditional Japanese restaurant opposite the 7-11 style place on the main road through town has amazing Sushi.