We will be in Tokyo on a layover arriving 1/29 at 5pm and leaving Tokyo on 2/2 at 7pm. The two of us wanted to spend a day or two in Tokyo and one or two days skiing. We would love to go to a resort or a couple resorts that have great snow, off piste or tree skiing if possible, some good groomed runs, and just a nice experience. If we stayed at the resort, we would want our own private unit. But with the amount of time we are out there for, would we be better just doing day trips from Tokyo? Also, from some of the further resorts, I believe we found flights from Tokyo to Saparro for $130, but may be cutting it close with only a day or two available to ski on this trip. Another couple things we want to take in consideration is the time of season we are going with the snow quality then, will all lifts/areas be open/how busy with the Chinese new year. We only speak English and may not feel real comfortable doing any back country with a language barrier, unfamiliar territory, etc. Also, I heard Hakuba has nice back country, but nothing in bounds. I don't know if I would participate in that since I am not bringing out my avalanche gear. I understand we won't get everything we want at one resort.
So with all of this info just getting off a 12 hour flight, what would you do? Which resorts would you go to and would you stay in Tokyo and do day trips or stay at the resort for a night or two?
Thanks for all your input.
So with all of this info just getting off a 12 hour flight, what would you do? Which resorts would you go to and would you stay in Tokyo and do day trips or stay at the resort for a night or two?
Thanks for all your input.