After the recent Australian invasion into Niseko scared off some of the long-time happy returners; it's about time the powder hounds came back to J-land and got some of the fluffy stuff again. Hakuba has long been known of; after all; the 1998 Winter Olympics were held here; but people seem to prefer the mellow slopes and guaranteed snow of Niseko. Average snowfall in Hakuba: 12m/year!! And there is actually steep terrain here; unlike Niseko. (best you carry a beacon and take an avalanche course before going into the back country!)
I don't want to see my private paradise overrun like Niseko was. But surely we can have a happy medium that will help the dire local economy?!
Hakuba! Steep and deep and still uncrowded
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It was nice knowing you, if you are going to spam us you could at least post some decent pow pics of Japan otherwise you really aren't welcome.
Cheers.
When spammers stop by, J2skiers do rather enjoy a good stoning session :D
So does that mean you're giving me a free holiday including flights, drinks ( Could be expensive that one ) accommodation and also feed me for a fortnight cause it is not worth going for a week, you're a generous guy and as long as my tickets are though by Monday week you can eat as much spam as you like.... :hunf: :hunf:
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Started by Takoyaki in Japan 07-Aug-2007 - 13 Replies
Takoyaki posted Aug-2007
a day without ice cream just shouldn't be lived
Greenskier
reply to 'Hakuba! Steep and deep and still uncrowded' posted Aug-2007
Thanks for the info on Hakuba. I have been considering it as a possible destination as I want to experience the real Japan without too many Australians. What is it like in terms of crowds?
Takoyaki
reply to 'Hakuba! Steep and deep and still uncrowded' posted Aug-2007
Well, obviously there are some lines on the weekends and peak holidays. But there is still plenty of untracked stuff all the time off-piste. Also; the town and area are still quaint and Japanese; unlike Niseko. Plenty of good deals abound in all price ranges and for all ability levels.
a day without ice cream just shouldn't be lived
Delphinebleu
reply to 'Hakuba! Steep and deep and still uncrowded' posted Dec-2008
Hi there.
Hakuba (Happo) is a great option, and I can also recommend Nozawa Onsen and Shiga Kogen. They are the best and biggest ski areas around Nagano prefecture.
Nozawa Onsen
http://www.nozawaski.com/winter/en/
Shiga Kogen
http://www.shigakogen.gr.jp/english/
Hkuba(Happoone/Happo)
http://www.hakuba-happo.or.jp/winter-resort/
The accomodation starts around 50 pounds (half board) to 150 pounds, lift pass is around 20 pounds or so.
On weekends, there might be some queue, but shouldn't be that bad. The longest queue I have experienced was 45 mins to get on to Big Gondola but that's rather rare. Usually up to 5 mins to get onto normal lifts.
Hope this helps.
Hakuba (Happo) is a great option, and I can also recommend Nozawa Onsen and Shiga Kogen. They are the best and biggest ski areas around Nagano prefecture.
Nozawa Onsen
http://www.nozawaski.com/winter/en/
Shiga Kogen
http://www.shigakogen.gr.jp/english/
Hkuba(Happoone/Happo)
http://www.hakuba-happo.or.jp/winter-resort/
The accomodation starts around 50 pounds (half board) to 150 pounds, lift pass is around 20 pounds or so.
On weekends, there might be some queue, but shouldn't be that bad. The longest queue I have experienced was 45 mins to get on to Big Gondola but that's rather rare. Usually up to 5 mins to get onto normal lifts.
Hope this helps.
Edited 1 time. Last update at 30-Dec-2008
RossF
reply to 'Hakuba! Steep and deep and still uncrowded' posted Dec-2008
If yu are bringing pics of Japan you must also bring pics of the pow!!! It is an unwritten rule...
Pablo Escobar
reply to 'Hakuba! Steep and deep and still uncrowded' posted Apr-2009
MyokoGuy wrote:Thanks very much. But don't worry I'll let you have this one gratis. :wink:
It was nice knowing you, if you are going to spam us you could at least post some decent pow pics of Japan otherwise you really aren't welcome.
Cheers.
Bandit
reply to 'Hakuba! Steep and deep and still uncrowded' posted Apr-2009
MyokoGuy wrote:Thanks very much. But don't worry I'll let you have this one gratis. :wink:
When spammers stop by, J2skiers do rather enjoy a good stoning session :D
Ian Wickham
reply to 'Hakuba! Steep and deep and still uncrowded' posted Apr-2009
MyokoGuy wrote:Thanks very much. But don't worry I'll let you have this one gratis. :wink:
So does that mean you're giving me a free holiday including flights, drinks ( Could be expensive that one ) accommodation and also feed me for a fortnight cause it is not worth going for a week, you're a generous guy and as long as my tickets are though by Monday week you can eat as much spam as you like.... :hunf: :hunf:
Topic last updated on 27-August-2010 at 12:42