Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono

The glass facade stares straight into the Hokkaido peaks, and on a powder day that view is almost unfair. This is a ski-in resort that works harder than most to justify year-round visits, with rooms that fold in quiet nods to Japanese design and a few suites holding private onsen baths. Everyone else heads to the spa. A Michelin Key recognizes it, and an outpost of a well-regarded Sapporo restaurant is on site.