When heading abroad, sometimes it’s difficult to know what to bring with you and what to leave behind. This is especially true when you’re on your way to the ski fields of Japan. And so the question is; what to bring to Myoko?
Obviously, you’re going to need a jacket and maybe even some thermals, but nobody wants to be lugging the whole wardrobe around. So here’s the necessities for a comfortable winter visit to the powder capital of Myoko Kogen.
- Good shoes – While we haven’t done complete surveys or study, we’d suggest that there is indeed nothing worse than allowing your feet to become cold and/or wet. That’s why shoes which will keep yours warm and dry are a must. You’ll see that gumboots (with warm inners) are the footwear of choice for the discerning local, however, any shoes which ensure the above will suffice.
Gumboots aren’t too expensive to buy in Japan and so, if you don’t want to take up suitcase space, you can get a pair once you arrive in Japan. - Thermal underwear – suggesting that we practically live in ours may suggest we never wash them. Fortunately, we have the necessary personal hygiene and foresight to function as respectable, warm adults. Buy a couple of pairs. Maybe even 3!
- Ski/snowboard gear – The vast majority of winter visitors to Myoko Kogen come on a powder mission. If you’re simply in town to experience the local hospitality, you can skip this one. But if it’s Japow you’re after, you’ve probably already considered the apparatus. It’s not necessary to bring ski gear with you. Accessing the ample rental gear available couldn’t be more simple.
- That’s about it except for one last thing – a healthy respect for the local way of life. Wherever you’re from, it’s a given that Japan does things a little differently. Just as we love to see our guests get a kick out of experiencing the famous Japanese hospitality, so too do we aim to continue building a good reputation with the local people. With this in mind, we encourage our guests to both learn and respect local customs.
If you have any further questions about this post or absolutely anything else, please get in touch.
