Hotel Hammond Takamiya is a great-value base in Zao Onsen, combining spacious rooms, excellent service, relaxing onsen facilities and easy access to the slopes.

It’s a comfortable, well-priced option for families and groups, with Western-style rooms for up to two guests and larger Japanese rooms sleeping up to five.

After a hearty breakfast, it’s just a five-minute walk to the Zao Sky Cable and the lifts. Back at the hotel, soak in the hot springs and unwind before another day exploring Zao’s famous powder and snow monsters.