Hoshino Resorts Tomamu The Tower, Tomamu, Japan

· ski-in, ski-out on the green Sunshine slope · less than 1 minute’s walk to the Tower Express quad and Nipo Chair chairlifts, the ski school meeting point, the nursery slopes and the ski bus stop

A total stand out in Tomamu, it would be pretty hard to miss Tomamu The Tower. These two striking tower blocks are as much a feature of the landscape as the forested slopes that lead right down to them. And two chairlifts leave from the base of each block, so getting up the mountain couldn’t be simpler.

Rooms here do the job – they’re bright, simple and fuss-free, and many have spot-on views of the wider resort. There’s an indoor pool if a post-piste dip sounds up your street, and the hotel has a great kids’ play area too for family-friendly fun. For some low-key après, head up the road to Hotalu street and check out the Tomamu Wine House or the café&bar tukino – you’re sure to find a tasty tipple between the two.

Breakfast is included here, and this can mean Western-style French toast, or regional-style omelettes and even Hokkaido seafood rice bowls. When it comes to evening meals, you can mix things up from day to day – stay in The Tower with Restaurant hal, or see what’s nearby. Tables fill up though, so to avoid disappointment think about booking before you go.

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· heated indoor pool and kids’ pool · extra charge for massages and treatments in the Spa Retar · café lounge · kids’ play area · extra charge for ski lockers · free WiFi throughout · lift to all floors

Bed and Breakfast

· hot and cold buffet breakfast, can be taken at the Buffet Dining hal, Forest Restaurant Nininupuri or Restaurant Mikaku · vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free options are available on request – please let us know about any requirements

All rooms are non-smoking and have a TV, free WiFi, tea and coffee making facilities, fridge, hairdryer, slippers, telephone and safe.

Twin room – sleeps 1-2: Twin beds, private bath with shower, and WC.

Triple room – sleeps 3: Three single beds, private bath with shower, and WC.

Quad room – sleeps 4: Four single beds, private bath with shower, and WC.

Cots are available to hire, free of charge, on request.