Snowboarding in Japan. Which is a better resort for a 2/3 day trip by bus from Tokyo.. Naeba or Hakuba?

Question

I went to Hakuba in January and had a great time. Snowboarded on gyuru, 47 and happo one. I want to hit the slopes again in febuary. I know the ins and outs of getting to and staying in Hakuba but always like to try new places but want to hear if its worth trying Naeba. I hear is lively in the evening too. but no night skiing? is that correct? Hakuba was 5 hours by keio bus from shinkjuku, not sure on Naeba yet. I'd want to keep it fairly buget so cheap bus is preffered. Thanks for your time.

Answer 1

Almost of the people go there by shinkansen&bus or by car.

I know there are some buses of travel agencies. Of course, they are cheap. But, you have to reserve by yourself.

http://travel.rakuten.co.jp/bus/10.html

http://www.travex.co.jp/businfo/tokyo/jo...

I recommend shinkansen.

I haven't ever been there, but my ex-co-workers have  been there several times a year. Yeah, its powder snow is very famous. I think it is worth snowboarding. It might be very crowded, though.

And, lifts stop at 9PM (10PM on Sat). I think you can enjoy night-snowboarding.

Naeba: http://www.princehotels.co.jp/ski/naeba-...