The week before Christmas. International tourists haven't arrived. You can stay slope-side for half price. However, lower elevations (like Rusutsu’s base) may be grassy. Stick to high-alpine resorts like Shiga Kogen or the top lifts of Niseko Annupuri.
As I packed my bags in early April, I saw a group of beginners arriving. They were smart; the experts at We Are Explorers say April is the secret season for those on a budget. The lift lines were non-existent, the sun was constant, and the prices had dropped along with the mercury. best time ski japan
Just don’t tell the locals I sent you. They like their powder lines empty. The week before Christmas