May 15

Most accommodations center on Grand Hirafu. Here, make sure you stop by the chic J-Sekka Building (sekkamseko.com), home to a gourmet deli, spa, sake lounge, and a trio of restaurants. Nearby, Hotel Kanronomori (81-136/58-3800; kanronomori.com; doubles from US$240) has private and public onsens and a range of tatami or Western-style rooms.

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