Our second Lunar New Year since we moved to Korea was once more spent on Hokkaido in Japan - the most amazing place for powder skiing: Niseko.Niseko claims to be the second snowiest place on the globe, and after being there for a few days, we couldn't help but absolutely believing in that statement. That amount of snow Niseko boasts hasn't been seen by many Europeans in snowy regions for ages.
As opposed to the first time when we stayed in a remote hotel out in Annupuri, we found a cozy lodge in the more exciting Grand Hirafu which was run by Aussies who treated us like family. It was their first season to host guests in Niseko, and they did more than only a good job. For anyone who is looking for a different option than a hotel, but doesn't want to stay in a backpacker's lodge, the Ramat Niseko offers nice and clean rooms with ensuite private bathroom and a wide range of entertainment (Nintendo Wii, pool table, DVD room, evening drinks and gatherings) for all ages: http://www.ramatniseko.com
Your hosts will drive you around, to the ski slopes in the morning, to the ski rental when you need equipment, to the onsen, spa or supermarket in the evening - it's first class service!
What we recommend for anyone going to Niseko is to get a guide the first day who can show you all the powder off-piste sweet spots in the region, which are not always easy to find. We got to know those spots while following some of our fellow Aussie guests of the lodge who had a guide the first few days. We missed those spots last year - quite a pity! So - do invest in a guide at least for a day. It's more than worth it.
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