Declan Murphy <declan_murphy@hotmail.com> wrote:
> I'm planning Yamasa's winter ski trips etc & have a question for
> skiers/snowboarders regarding one of the trips. Its a question of
> trade-offs. The cost of the package has to be exactly the same, but
> the destination is either Nagano (Shiga Kogen & Hakuba) or Hokkaido
> (Furano & Sapporo). Assuming you have 8 days (February 3rd-10th 2012)
> available etc, which would you prefer and why?

> Hokkaido package will have better powder, includes return airfare &
> transport etc, and includes 2 days in Sapporo for snow festival, but
> the available budget for accommodation & food is less, so it won't be
> as comfortable.

> Nagano package has good snow, but not quite Furano quality, but the
> package includes better accommodation/food quality, and more onsens.

> (the booze budget for both packages is the same in case anyone is
> wondering, and both packages would require you to either bring or
> acquire your own ski bunnies with assistance from the Institute)

I've met a lot of Japanese who've never seen the Snow Festival (I saw
it once.) They all regret not having the experience.

Mike