Some thoughts and suggestions on Niseko Hirafu Ski Resort:

1. Niseko Hirafu Ski Resort includes four ski areas, all located on Annupuri Mountain, and together they form the Niseko Ski Federation. These four ski areas are interconnected on the mountain, and you can buy ski tickets covering all four ski areas at any one of them. If you only plan to ski 1-2 ski areas, you can choose a single ski area ticket, which is about 300 RMB per day. The price of the all-mountain pass is 9500 yen (475 RMB) per day. 2. Features of the four ski areas: - Annupuri ski area has gentle and spacious slopes, very suitable for beginners. - Garden ski area is suitable for snowboard park players. - Niseko Village ski area has narrower slopes, but beautiful scenery. - Hirafu ski area is the largest and most diverse of the four ski areas, but also relatively crowded. In my opinion, unless you love adventure, there is no need to buy an all-mountain pass. Because it requires climbing between different ski areas, and if you miss the cable car, you may need to wait for the bus to go back, which is quite tiring. 3. Niseko has a very large amount of snowfall, and it snowed for three of the four days you stayed. Because it keeps snowing, the ski areas here hardly have any ice surface, it is easy to slow down with snow, and it won't hurt too much if you fall. After skiing in Niseko, you may feel like you are skating in Chongli and the Northeast. In addition, due to the continuous snowfall, there are hardly any carving players here, and hard snow conditions rarely occur. The freshly flattened snow will soon accumulate again, making it difficult to fully utilize the edge to cut into the snow. (So double-board skiers should not choose too narrow skis, and snowboarders should not choose completely carved boards, because you will have this experience) In general, Niseko Hirafu Ski Resort has a large amount of snowfall, providing good snow quality and a comfortable skiing experience. Choose a ski area that suits your level and preferences, and enjoy the fun of skiing!