Some Japan ski/snowboard backcountry tips thoughts and advice

[Gem56]

If anyone has any questions about the basics of a Japan ski holiday or anything else, let me know. I've been to Niseko 7 times now and taken many a newby there, so have a bit of it sussed out.

Cynicor we are going to Niseko in May - have you been outside of the ski season? Would love any tips if you have any

 

[Cynicor]

Cynicor we are going to Niseko in May - have you been outside of the ski season? Would love any tips if you have any

Sorry for the slow reply. Never been outside of the snow times, I don't think many westerners have!

No particular tips for it, do you have any specific questions? It will be quite easy to get around but a rental car would probably be best and driving should be easy.

 

[travelislife]

Interestingly enough summer is actually high season for tourists to Hokkaido. The majority obviously being Asian. Thai Airways actually just up gauged their flights in to Sapporo to 747s.

Unfortunately I haven't been there out of winter so can't provide much advice!

 

[Cynicor]

Interestingly enough summer is actually high season for tourists to Hokkaido. The majority obviously being Asian. Thai Airways actually just up gauged their flights in to Sapporo to 747s.

Unfortunately I haven't been there out of winter so can't provide much advice!

Yeah, it's massive in summer. But primarily domestic and then the rest, as you say, from Asia. Not many whiteys

I find it hard to justify 2 trips there in a year when I have so many other places I want to see, but it looks like it would be quite amazing, beautiful, and full of wildlife.

 

[Ausbt]

This looks good if you are a chocolate / confectionery fan:

Shiroi Koibito Park

Also should still be Cherry Blossoms around in early May, I'd be researching the best spots.