Originally Posted by
5khours
I wouldn't sweat it, but Shizukuishi would be a great alternative choice in the same general direction.
I'd like to hear more about Shizukuishi. Are the runs wide? How's the rental and locker facility? How's the hot spring? Hotel reviews suggest average-at-best rooms and mediocre hotel restaurant, but I guess that's to be expected from Prince.
I'm looking at 6-7 different places in Honshu for skiing this Dec, including Appi Kogen and Shizukuishi. Appi seems to be 2x the size of Shizukuishi in terms of both
#runs and acreage. But size isn't always important. If you or anyone's been to both, I'd love to hear comparisons.