Snow, Onsen and Crab!

[VPS]

Me too!
I booked a ryokan famous for their full course crab dinner, at an eye watering price I might add....

yes but the memories will way outlive the cost

 

[rbjhan]

yes but the memories will way outlive the cost

Yes!
Also because I've been looking at London hotels, everything Japanese feels very reasonable now

 

[VPS]

Yes!
Also because I've looking at London hotels, everything Japanese feels very reasonable now

I've just been looking at London hotels too and horrified and very annoyed that my friend had to give up his flat in London. He'll be back in a few weeks but I need it sooner than that

 

[rbjhan]

I've just been looking at London hotels too and horrified and very annoyed that my friend had to give up his flat in London. He'll be back in a few weeks but I need it sooner than that

I've decided Premier Inn is my new best friend

 

[elanshin]

Yes!
Also because I've been looking at London hotels, everything Japanese feels very reasonable now

I had the same problem after NYC. My friend's sister (who lives in NYC) comes back home now and doesn't flinch at 300-500AUD a night hotel, they're "good value".

 

[rbjhan]

I had the same problem after NYC. My friend's sister (who lives in NYC) comes back home now and doesn't flinch at 300-500AUD a night hotel, they're "good value".

It's all about what you are used to isn't it.
If you say A$300 per night I convert that into 30K Yen in my head and went "oh I could book a ryokan with this money and that includes a nice room, onsen, dinner and breakfast!"

 

[rbjhan]

Damn the CX flight was a long haul config when I booked.
Now it's been changed to the 232 regional J, //sadface

 

[rbjhan]

日本三景 Three Views of Japan

The Japanese seem to be obsessed with the number three for some reason! (there are also 3 best night views, 3 best onsens, etc....yeah you get the idea)
Anyways these 3 are supposed to be the (best? most famous?) scenic spots in the country.
I've already been to Miyajima in Hiroshima, and Matsushima Bay in Miyagi.
I like Miyajima but holy cow wtf is Matsushima and why is it a best view??

So, I'm more than a bit skeptical about Amanohashidate...I mean, it's a sandbar....
But since I'm going to that region anyway, might as well pay a visit. Luckily the local private rail company has some interesting special trains
I had the schedule all worked out and trains booked only to discover yesterday the cable car up a hill to see the sandbar is not running the whole of Feb! Chair lift is a no for me. So I'll need to go to the other end of the bay....problem is I don't have that one extra hour to do it!
Hmmm, might have to give up on one of the trains....not happy!

 

[rbjhan]

Aahhh look at Kenrokuen today!

 

[Seat0B]

The Nagano area and most of central Honshu has been hit by strong winter storms. Unfortunately not as much here on Hokkaido

 

[rbjhan]

The Nagano area and most of central Honshu has been hit by strong winter storms. Unfortunately not as much here on Hokkaido

Bummer!

 

[rbjhan]

One of the ryokans I booked posted this on their insta today..

 

[craven morehead]

Sounds interesting

 

[VPS]

One of the ryokans I booked posted this on their insta today..

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I want to be there now

 

[rbjhan]

I like CI a lot, but their IT is....something else.....
I didn't even know you can pre-select meals until last time they sent me an email.
But alas, no email this time! Luckily I know now...

If they want to compete with SQ or CX, well that's one area that needs big improvement!

 

[rbjhan]

Slightly concerned about the weather (snowfall) in Gifu/Nagano.....
I've been glued to Tenki.jp for a week now

 

[jukebox333]

Slightly concerned about the weather (snowfall) in Gifu/Nagano.....
I've been glued to Tenki.jp for a week now

Ominous:

また寒気　東海～沖縄は「10年に1度の寒さ」　北陸など「10年に1度の大雪」予想(気象予報士 望月　圭子)

気象庁が発表した「早期天候情報」によりますと、東海～九州・奄美は17日頃から、沖縄は18日頃から「10年に1度の低温」が予想されています。また、北陸・岐阜県山間部は17日頃から、長野県北部・群馬県北部は18日頃から「10年に1度の大雪」の可能性が高まっています。2月後半も、強烈寒気による大雪に、警戒が必要です。

tenki.jp

 

[rbjhan]

Ominous:

また寒気　東海～沖縄は「10年に1度の寒さ」　北陸など「10年に1度の大雪」予想(気象予報士 望月　圭子)

気象庁が発表した「早期天候情報」によりますと、東海～九州・奄美は17日頃から、沖縄は18日頃から「10年に1度の低温」が予想されています。また、北陸・岐阜県山間部は17日頃から、長野県北部・群馬県北部は18日頃から「10年に1度の大雪」の可能性が高まっています。2月後半も、強烈寒気による大雪に、警戒が必要です。

tenki.jp

Well yes, this bit is not good!

北陸・岐阜県山間部は17日頃から、長野県北部・群馬県北部は18日頃から、降雪量が多くなる可能性があり、「10年に1度の大雪」の可能性が高まっています。山沿いを中心に、また積雪がグンと増える可能性があります。

Fingers crossed!