Niseko Village Accommodation - any recommendations late Feb to early March?

A snowHead

Hi all
A friend and I are looking to fly to Japan - late Feb/early March - we're having trouble finding accommodation but not sure we're looking in the right place - prefer Hirafu village. We'd prefer a twin room with ensuite (2 x females!) or small apartment.
Does anyone have any recommendations?
And does anyone whose in the know think early March is too late to get the light n fluffy powder in Niseko??
Thanks!!

A snowHead

Hirafu is where you want to be. Look here

http://www.powderlife.com/niseko-accommodation

Last March (2011)

http://www.snowjapanforums.com/index.php/topic/20142-tr-spring-on-hokkaido/page__p__399738#entry399738

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Thanks Mike - that's really helpful. Exciting times!

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I stayed at the Pension Moorea with 2 friends last Jan (2011), the room was a bit cosy for 3 males and we didnt have ensuite although the pics on the attached link suggest en suite is available.
http://www.skijapan.com/Home/Resorts/Niseko/Accommodation/Pensions-Lodges/Details?&AccommodationID=90&AccommodationName=Pension+Moorea

This year we are staying in Yuki Yama Apartments, i will be able to tell you more about this place in 10 days time
http://www.skijapan.com/Home/Resorts/Niseko/Accommodation/Apartments/Details?&AccommodationID=123&AccommodationName=Yuki+Yama+Apartments

Enjoy your trip, you will love Niseko!

Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.

Thanks Andy - we've found accommodation in a place called M lodge which looks good enough. Now to prepare for a week of (hopefully) thigh burning powder!

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Hi Mike
Am just about to fly out for Niseko and have a quick question for you. My friend is not as good a skier as I and I imagine I'll want to head out to some more challenging areas than she might be up for at some point - a bit uncertain as to whether I should do this on my own in a new resort so was wondering if there any guides who take groups of unrelated individuals? Most of the guiding companies I've checked out need at least a minimum of 2 - and are obviously priced accordingly. Anything you can recommend would be great.
Cheers
Kirstin

Mike Pow,

Then you can post your own questions or snow reports...

If you haven't already you could ask to join an existing group with a company like Shinsetsu Mountain Guides or The Powder Guides.

There's plenty of inbounds off-groomed terrain that's obvious and adjacent to easier groomed slopes so you can ski with your friend.

There's also the Mizuno-sawa area of Niseko Village where you sit through an avalanche talk and then ski it with a patroller.

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Niseko Village Accommodation - any recommendations late Feb to early March?

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