Getaways with groups in Japan

Fuji Five Lakes, Yamanashi

An upscale lakeside resort near Mt. Fuji with 16 cabins, domes and villas, each holding a private natural hot spring bath and sauna.

Niseko, Hokkaido

A 3-bedroom Japanese/Western cabin in Niseko that sleeps up to 10 and sits about 10 minutes' drive from the ski resort, pets welcome.

Yakushima, Kagoshima

Whole-cabin stays with ocean-view barrel saunas near Kusugawa, Yakushima, a 9-minute drive from the airport.

Nozawa Onsen, Nagano

A 1969 green-roofed mountain lodge in Nozawa Onsen, Nagano, a one-minute walk from the main gondola, with a hot tub, sauna and mountain views.

Furano, Hokkaido

Self-catering cabins and loft apartments in a wooded setting under a kilometre from Furano's ski slopes and town center.