Are you planning a ski trip to Japan this year? If so, lucky you! The prefectures of Japan are varied, plentiful and awe-inspiring, with their natural beauty and of course, fantastic winter sporting facilities. We are sure that this is something that you can’t wait to tick off that bucket list, and you will want the experience of a lifetime, with minimal stresses, drama or fussing. However, planning a ski trip to a destination that you have never been to before can be daunting, to say the least, and hours can be spent scrolling through endless articles, advice pages and hotel FAQs trying to find all the information you need. So, to help you out, we have a few travel tips to take into consideration when planning your Japan Ski Trip. Read on to find out more.
Location, location, location
Now, we know this may seem obvious, but it’s important to remember that Japan is HUGE. So, if you have any cities/sites that you really do not want to miss while you’re visiting on a ski trip, then it’s probably best that you choose a ski destination that’s only a couple of hours away. For example, the Karuizawa Ski Resort is close to both Nagano and Tokyo, meaning that you can get to these cities with only a little bit of planning – and spontaneity can be afforded! Whereas if you wanted to visit Tokyo but you’ve booked a stay in Hokkaido, then you’re looking at a couple of hours flight that will need plenty of planning and forward-thinking.
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Secondly, you will want to think about how you’re going to get around. If you want your ski holiday to be just that – skiing, then you may not have thought too hard about how you’re going to get around. Well, one of our favourite things about Japan is the fantastic public transport that it has to offer. Incredibly speedy, super-efficient and perfectly punctual, the trains of Japan will certainly get you where you need to go. We highly recommend that you choose to fly into somewhere that you can easily connect to a train – so that you don’t have to figure out the bus timetables (which are rarely translated), or hire a car. Of course, if you want to hire a car that will not be a problem, but you will need to think about revising Japanese road signs and a few keywords so that you don’t find yourself in a bit of a pickle when getting to your Karuizawa Ski Resort.
Check out the Facilities
This last point cannot be stressed enough – check out the facilities of your hotel. You will want your resort to have varied, exciting slopes and trails that you/your family can enjoy, and you may even want to hire equipment – so it’s always worth checking the quality of what they offer. Furthermore, you should check that the hotel has an onsen for guests like the Karuizawa Ski Resort does. This is not only a quintessential Japanese experience that you should enjoy, but it also has tremendous benefits for your body that it will thank you for after long days out in the snow. These include soothing aching muscles, smoothing out dried skin and aiding a great nights sleep.
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