Hi, I am looking to do some skiing in Japan. I would really appreciate any advice on a good place to go (not too expensive), best time of year to Ski and what is a good hotel to stay at that isn't too expensive.
You could also try Hakuba, Nagano, which is very nice. We were there in mid-March this year, which was coming towards the end of season.
We booked an apartment called Alpine Azumi Deluxe Apartment, which was very comfortable. Try Ski Japan Holidays, website www.japanspecialists.com, email bookings@japanspecialists.com. If you need lessons, try tours@evergreen-outdoors.com (if you don't, fine!)
I was introduced to The Niseko Company www.thenisekocompany.com and used them to find accommodation last season in Niseko. This company have some fantastic accommodation -really luxuriuos. They also arranged everything for my group-transfers, tickets,lessons,rentals and food etc...highy recommend them
A great time of year to come to niseko is in late feb early march. We stayed at Gondola Chalets ( http://www.gondolachalets.com/ ) last time and will be back again!