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Just updated our 3-week stay in Niseko to 10 days, added a few days in Sapporo & a week in Asahikawa because of this video & saved a bunch of money while visiting more resorts. Great information. Very stoked.
Engaging for the almighty algorithm. Sick content Man! Was in Asahikawa earlier this year, they have the best Penguin walk at their zoo in the world. A momentary sense of freedom for the poor animals..
Great video, dying to go to Japan and try the pow! Would love an equivalent video for Austria, I'm really struggling to find somewhere cheap and happening but easy to get to the slopes!
Seconded for an austria equivalent video! Would be amazing. BTW I stayed in Nagano this January and was super happy with it - and the public transport links to shiga kogen, nozawa, myoko and madarao were all fine, I didnt need a car at all
A video on ski resorts accessible from Nagano (without a car) would be amazing - we are staying in Nagano for 5 nights in January 2025 and currently looking at day trip ski options!
Great video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I would love to see more detail about how to link in transport when staying at cities you’ve recommended. Thanks again, Scott.
I would also love to get your insight into the ski areas around Nagano. Headed there in February for five days. Thank you for sharing your experiences!
Really enjoy your posts. We have a trip planned to Japan this year and were booked for Yuzawa. Hotel there was hard to book and eyewateringly expensive. After watching this, have just booked a hotel in Nagano instead and booked a rental car at Times. Such a great idea, would never have thought of this. Thanks for the great idea. Lucky in New Zealand we drive on the left so that is not a problem! Would really like to see a detailed video on fields in Nagano. Been there a couple of times, only Haukuba.
Awesome video! Thanks for the tips. I went to Myoko last season and loved it. Planning on going back to Nagano and also Hokkaido this season, so your suggestions will definitely help me plan my trips :)
Excellent video. You hit the nail quite perfectly on the head re finding affordable accommodation near ski resorts in Japan. If people are interested in a less travelled part of Japan then I would recommend Morioka City, which is a fantastic, little city in Tohoku. In winter it offers pretty affordable accommodation and is within ninety minutes of Appi Kogen and Geto Kogen, which are two of the best ski resorts in Tohoku. There are also numerous other smaller resorts within an hour.
@@TheSlipperySlope If you do head to Tohoku then also try Hakkoda Ropeway near Aomori City. It is very good, especially if the weather is clear. I absolutely love Tohoku, but I want to stress that Hokkaido and Nagano are better. Have fun.
@TheslipperySlope can you give an estimate on budgeting for a 2 week ski trip in Japan? We are a group of 6 traveling from Vancouver island. Plan on following your guidance and staying in nearby cities and not on resort. Great information and video quality. I love the Yukon and liked your video from the cabin.
Hard to say. Depends on type of hotels you stay at, rental car, whether you buy lift tickets every day and how hard you party ;) If you need help with trip planning let me know.
Great video! Loved it! I’m planning a trip to Japan and I’d appreciate if you could film a video explaining the off piste policy in Japan (is it allowed? What are the best resorts? Does ski patrol do avalanche control? Thank you!
Wow, this video came just in time and with the right topic covered, too. Do you think it's feasible to drive out of Sapporo / Asahikawa every day? I want to make the most out of my stay in Japan and driving an hour forth AND back every day doesn't sound too appealing, especially after an exhausting pow day. Also, how's the parking situation like in these two cities? Free parking with the hotel room?
We usually paid like 10$ for 24h parking in the city. Ideally you go to all 3 cities in Hokkaido, chasing the pow. Least amount of driving will be from Otaru as you can be in Kiroro and Kokusai within half an hour.
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Just updated our 3-week stay in Niseko to 10 days, added a few days in Sapporo & a week in Asahikawa because of this video & saved a bunch of money while visiting more resorts. Great information. Very stoked.
Nice! Sounds like a sick trip. Enjoy!
Engaging for the almighty algorithm. Sick content Man!
Was in Asahikawa earlier this year, they have the best Penguin walk at their zoo in the world. A momentary sense of freedom for the poor animals..
Cheers! Will have to check out the zoo next time. I love penguins 🐧
Nagano resort video please! Just stumbled upon your channel researching a Japan trip, the humor, editing and quality is on point. Subscribed.
Coming soon!
Great video, dying to go to Japan and try the pow! Would love an equivalent video for Austria, I'm really struggling to find somewhere cheap and happening but easy to get to the slopes!
Seconded for an austria equivalent video! Would be amazing.
BTW I stayed in Nagano this January and was super happy with it - and the public transport links to shiga kogen, nozawa, myoko and madarao were all fine, I didnt need a car at all
A video on ski resorts accessible from Nagano (without a car) would be amazing - we are staying in Nagano for 5 nights in January 2025 and currently looking at day trip ski options!
I second this. It seems that Nagano might be a jem to check out a bunch of different areas on the same trip.
Great video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I would love to see more detail about how to link in transport when staying at cities you’ve recommended. Thanks again, Scott.
Great info .. nice graphics!
Thanks 😉
I would also love to get your insight into the ski areas around Nagano. Headed there in February for five days. Thank you for sharing your experiences!
all the resorts in the area of nagano
Really enjoy your posts. We have a trip planned to Japan this year and were booked for Yuzawa. Hotel there was hard to book and eyewateringly expensive. After watching this, have just booked a hotel in Nagano instead and booked a rental car at Times. Such a great idea, would never have thought of this. Thanks for the great idea. Lucky in New Zealand we drive on the left so that is not a problem! Would really like to see a detailed video on fields in Nagano. Been there a couple of times, only Haukuba.
Nice! I'm sure you'll have a great time.
Nagano resorts vid will drop before your trip ;)
@@TheSlipperySlope wondering what is the app/website you use to see the forecast conditions on the ski fields in Japan. Could you pls share.
@@maheenmOpenSnow App
Awesome video! Thanks for the tips. I went to Myoko last season and loved it. Planning on going back to Nagano and also Hokkaido this season, so your suggestions will definitely help me plan my trips :)
Certainly useful video on Japan skiing! Made already a nice draft for probable trip to Japan in February. Grüsse vom Erlangen, danke dir, Servus!
Excellent video. You hit the nail quite perfectly on the head re finding affordable accommodation near ski resorts in Japan. If people are interested in a less travelled part of Japan then I would recommend Morioka City, which is a fantastic, little city in Tohoku. In winter it offers pretty affordable accommodation and is within ninety minutes of Appi Kogen and Geto Kogen, which are two of the best ski resorts in Tohoku. There are also numerous other smaller resorts within an hour.
Thanks for the tip! That area is actually on my list for my next trip. Will check it out for sure. Cheers!
@@TheSlipperySlope If you do head to Tohoku then also try Hakkoda Ropeway near Aomori City. It is very good, especially if the weather is clear. I absolutely love Tohoku, but I want to stress that Hokkaido and Nagano are better. Have fun.
Very Very helpfull video (especiallya as I'm thinking of heading to Sapporo)! Out of interest, what do you think of Bankei?
we need that Nagano video! Im heading there this january so exicted
Amazing video!!
Love the info!!!
@TheslipperySlope can you give an estimate on budgeting for a 2 week ski trip in Japan? We are a group of 6 traveling from Vancouver island. Plan on following your guidance and staying in nearby cities and not on resort.
Great information and video quality. I love the Yukon and liked your video from the cabin.
Hard to say. Depends on type of hotels you stay at, rental car, whether you buy lift tickets every day and how hard you party ;)
If you need help with trip planning let me know.
Great info. Planning a trip there in January from N. America. Resorts here have priced me out.
Great video! Loved it! I’m planning a trip to Japan and I’d appreciate if you could film a video explaining the off piste policy in Japan (is it allowed? What are the best resorts? Does ski patrol do avalanche control? Thank you!
There’s some info in my comparison video. However, the off-piste policy can vary hugely from resort to resort, so it’s hard to generalize.
@@TheSlipperySlope Thanks, noted! I’ll take a look at the video!
Great Video! Where would you do a ski season?
Probably Nozawa Onsen for Honshu and Furano for Hokkaido.
Wow, this video came just in time and with the right topic covered, too.
Do you think it's feasible to drive out of Sapporo / Asahikawa every day? I want to make the most out of my stay in Japan and driving an hour forth AND back every day doesn't sound too appealing, especially after an exhausting pow day.
Also, how's the parking situation like in these two cities? Free parking with the hotel room?
We usually paid like 10$ for 24h parking in the city.
Ideally you go to all 3 cities in Hokkaido, chasing the pow. Least amount of driving will be from Otaru as you can be in Kiroro and Kokusai within half an hour.
Not going to lie your Japanese is super impressive how long have you been learning?
Thanks. Considering how long I’ve been at it, it’s actually still pretty basic 🙈
Where were those barriers at 11:30 ??
Between Niseko and Kiroro I think
I think Morioka and Aomori would be good cities to add to that list. Lots of under the radar areas with great snow in Tohoku.
Yeah, they’re on my list for next winter. Aomori looks really fascinating!