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Even though the accommodation situation in Sakae itself is limited, don't despair, lastminute.co.nz offers 18 hotels within a 16-kilometre drive.

The Nozawa Grand Hotel, Nagano, which is the closest hotel, sits 13 kilometres from downtown Sakae. Alternatively, check out the Jinpyokaku, located in Nagano, which is 20 kilometres away.

20 kilometres away from the heart of Sakae is the Issano Komichi Biyuno Yado. The Shima Onsen Kashiwaya Ryokan is positioned 30 kilometres away. The Shiga Park Hotel and also the Kusatsu Now Resort Hotel are some other options in Sakae.

Time permitting, make sure you see more of Chubu. Chubu offers beaches, mountains and active volcanos. Commonly visited Chubu visitor draws are the ruins, castles and traditional villages. Or spend some time snowboarding, skiing and cross-country skiing while you are here.

Everyone knows Australians are pretty laid back, so consider staying a little longer and check out the Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park and Hakuba Happoone Ski Area, in Hakuba, 70 kilometres to the west of Sakae. The Gakuto Villas and Hakuba Tokyu Hotel are just some of the great hotel and apartment options in Hakuba. Or, you could consider staying in Hakuba, 65 kilometres to the west of Sakae, where you can pick from the Hakuba Mominoki Hotel and Hakuba Onsen Ryokan Shirouma-so. The Happo-one Adam Gondola and Hakuba Goryu Ski Resort are popular attractions to check out for those visiting Hakuba.

Australians are known internationally for their love of sport, so why not visit Nagano Olympic Stadium? Find Nagano Olympic Stadium 50 kilometres to the southwest of Sakae. The Hotel Route-Inn Court Shinonoi and the Shinshu-Matsushiro Royal Hotel are good options if you want to really get into your sport.

Planning a trip to Sakae? Your best bet is Toyama Airport, 130 kilometres from the centre of Sakae. You can find a great room close by at the Hotel Route-Inn Toyama Inter.