Hotel Sunplaza Tsugaike  

In the mountains of Otari, this ski hotel sits 0.3 mi from Tsugaike Ski Resort and within a 5-minute walk of Hakuba Ski Area and Maeyama Hyakutai Kannon—ideal for ski trips and mountain escapes.

Fifty air-conditioned rooms come with refrigerators, flat-screen TVs, safes and electric kettles; private bathrooms feature shower/tub combos, complimentary toiletries and slippers. The hotel packs a massage room and sauna, karaoke and ping-pong, kids' playrooms, laundry and a tour desk, with staff who speak English, Japanese and Korean.

Built for skiers: ski-to-door access, ski transfers, on-site ski rental and ski pass services. Complimentary Wi-Fi, free parking, an elevator and daily housekeeping keep things convenient—wake up to snow-swept mornings and hit the slopes fast.

Two on-site restaurants serve up hearty options, including Friday, which focuses on Japanese cuisine to fuel your days on the mountain.