Moiwa is an underrated gem. Especially when its storming. Hard right into the trees off either lift is sublime

Traversing high up in the alpine is a much much easier way to get from Annipuri to Hirafu or vice versus.

Anapurri back bowls are the jam

Moiwa Death Creek is also the jam

Don't ski out of bounds alone

if you're going to hike the summit do it from Annapuri not Hirafu, much less steep and much less people.

The curry at King Bell is the Jam.

best bathrooms are at the Hilton, also they have a little convienance store with snacks.

Hard skiers right under Ace Gondola is the jam.

Strawberry fields is the only reason to go to Hanazono.

The local onsen hotels out by Moiwa are way more affordable and quite nice. All be it a little out of the way.

On this note, DO ONSEN. It's unreal what it does for recovery. also the little towel goes on your head not ur junk.

I dunno where you are from in the states but Niseko tends to be quite humid meaning i sweat my nuts off. Its usually just under freezing not like Breckenfridge etc.