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NOZAWA ONSEN

📍Nozawa Onsen, Nagano, Japan

💎 Hidden Gem❄️ Powder Haven🍺 Après Capital🏞️ Scenic CruiserIndependent☀️ Year-round destination

Photo: Hideyuki KAMON · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Photo details

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Vertical drop
3,560 ft
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Skiable terrain
734 acres
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Avg snowfall
568 in*
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Lifts
16*
Hotels & direct contacts ↓

GETTING THERE

Nearest Airports

✈️
NRT
Tokyo Narita
About 3.5–4.5 hours
drive time
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HND
Tokyo Haneda
About 3–4 hours
drive time

Approximate planning ranges; allow extra time for traffic and winter conditions.

From Tokyo, take a Hokuriku Shinkansen service that stops at Iiyama. Continue on the Nozawa Onsen Liner to the village. Match the train and bus timetables, especially for evening arrivals, and ask your lodging how to get from the bus stop to its entrance.

WHERE TO STAY

Use these picks to compare location, atmosphere and the kind of stay you want. Ask for a total quote for your dates and room, including fees and cancellation terms.

luxury

Premium experiences with exceptional amenities

Luxury

Ryokan Sakaya

inn · Inside Nozawa Onsen village

Stay here if you want hot-spring baths at the inn and a seasonal Japanese meal. Select the room and dining plan together when reserving.

Nozawa Onsen village staysTraditional ryokan tripsHot-spring lodging

Contact the hotel directly

Reservations+81 269-85-3119Hotel enquiriesinformation@ryokan-sakaya.co.jp
Official hotel website & booking ↗

Contact source · checked 2026-10-21

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

premium

High-quality stays with great features

Premium

Nozawa View Hotel Shimataya

hotel · A short stroll from the Nozawa Onsen moving walkway

Japanese, Western and mixed room styles give different groups a choice, with multilingual staff and mountain and valley views.

Nozawa village staysJapanese or Western room choicesTravelers using the moving walkway
Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page
Premium$$$ · earlier budget guide

Kaiya Nozawa Mountain Lodge

lodge · Near the slopes · walk to the village and Akiha Public Onsen

Choose a lodge room for a simple near-slope stay, or the studio if you want to cook and have a private bathroom.

Near-slope staysVillage bath visitsStudio self-catering
🍳Kitchen in ground-floor studio
Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Ask about equipment storage. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, Kitchen in ground-floor studio.

Without current field-level confirmation: property type, price guide, Ask about equipment storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

mid-range

Quality stays at reasonable prices

Mid-range

Lodge Nagano

lodge · 100 metres from the Nozawa Onsen slopes, with a shuttle bus direct to the lodge

The slopes and village hot springs are close by. English- and Japanese-speaking staff can help you plan the shuttle arrival and where to leave your bags.

Near-slope Nozawa staysBudget ski tripsTravelers using the shuttle bus
Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

budget

Affordable options that get the job done

Budget$ · earlier budget guide

Nozawa Central Apartments

condo · Central Nozawa Onsen village · walk or arrange access to your lift

A kitchen and space to dry boots and clothing suit a longer stay. If renting from Nozawa Central, ask about leaving those skis or boards near the Nagasaka gondola.

Self-cateringFamilies and groupsLonger stays
🍳Equipped kitchen in listed unit🎿Building drying room · gondola locker for eligible rental gear
Sources & planning details

Checked: mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, Equipped kitchen in listed unit, Building drying room · gondola locker for eligible rental gear.

Without current field-level confirmation: identity, property type, price guide.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

OVERNIGHT STAYS & CAMPERVANS

For Nozawa Onsen, compare a booked room or rental around Nozawa Onsen with a designated campsite that accepts your vehicle and winter dates. Choose your base around the daily mountain journey and the power, water and indoor facilities you need.

Compare lodging options ↗

Book a designated overnight place for your vehicle and dates. Day parking does not provide permission to camp.

Sources & planning context

Historical planning figures · Figures marked * come from earlier references and may differ from current resort figures.

Other names · Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort, Nozawa

Compare the setting and type of stay. Room choice, availability and the total booking price are specific to your dates.

Typically late November to early May

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗
Schedule source ↗Official resort ↗
Official website
https://en.nozawaski.com/
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summer and winter destination
Yes
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Beyond winter
Gondola-accessed downhill mountain biking on trails for several ability levels.
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Summer visit planning
Some late-summer weekdays are closed; check operating dates.
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Skiable area (acres)
734
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summit elevation (ft)
5413
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Base elevation (ft)
1854
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Vertical drop (ft)
3560
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Runs
36
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Night skiing
Scheduled · 2026–27 · 16:30–20:00 · Starting December 26, 2026 on published night-ski dates · Nagasaka Quad; dates, lift operation, and skiable area can change with weather and snow.
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026

Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Lifts, Reported average snowfall (in), Longest run (mi).

Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.

Some official information still refers to 2025–26. Confirm current dates and pet policies before visiting.

Nozawa Onsen operator trail map ↗Karasawa, Skyline and Schneider are separate mapped courses with different ratings. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Nozawa marked powder courses ↗Steep ungroomed courses branch from Skyline and have specific exits. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Nozawa rail and bus access ↗Iiyama is the Shinkansen gateway and the Nozawa Onsen Liner serves the village. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Nozawa Onsen tourism festival entry ↗Admission tickets are for village residents and overnight village guests. Visitors should enquire at their lodging. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Ryokan SAKAYA<Official Site> ↗Ryokan SAKAYA · Nozawa Onsen · 18 Generations · Rooms · Seasonal Cuisine · December 2026 to March 2027 · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Home ↗Stay in Nozawa Onsen · short stroll from the moving walkway · Deluxe Japanese Western · Standard Western Twin · Shimataya Restaurant · multilingual staff · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Nozawa Onsen Accommodation — budget ski resort accommodation ↗only 100m to the slopes · short stroll to town · shuttle bus direct to the Lodge · English and Japanese Speaking Staff · range of accommodation · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Kaiya Nozawa Mountain Lodge ↗Near the slopes, village centre, Sparena and Akiha Public Onsen. Most rooms use shared bathrooms. Ground-floor studio has private bathroom and kitchen; common areas include a wood fireplace. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Nozawa Onsen Tourism — Kaiya Nozawa ↗Destination listing locates Kaiya near a public hot spring and explicitly lists no on-site onsen/bath facility. Guest showers and the studio bathroom are distinct. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Nozawa Central Apartments — unit 201 ↗The operator describes a central village two-bedroom unit with equipped kitchen, living and dining space and shower. Building facilities include a drying room, laundry and rental shop. Ski lockers near Nagasaka are for qualifying rental gear. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Nozawa Onsen Ski School and international lessons ↗Canyons operates the international side of the resort school. The school at Hikage offers adult and children’s group formats as well as private ski and snowboard tuition. Group availability depends on enrolment and instructors. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Nozawa Holidays lesson registration ↗Nozawa Holidays offers English private ski and snowboard instruction, children's groups on selected dates and guided tours of the resort pistes. Lessons meet at Compass Rental Base, formerly Mt Dock, below Nagasaka Centre House. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Compass House rental reservations ↗The operator accepts ski and snowboard rental requests online. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Compass Rental Base, Nozawa Onsen resort directory ↗The resort identifies Compass Rental Base and links the shop’s online booking form. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Compass House operator location ↗The October 30 branch identity check placed Compass House and its rental business in Nozawa Onsen. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Haus St. Anton dining ↗The hotel serves a French-based seasonal dinner drawing on Japanese and Asian ingredients. Dinner must be arranged ahead. Its village shop and café also offer oyaki and preserves. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Haus St. Anton Hotel & Jam Factory ↗The hotel and shop are on Ooyu-dori in central Nozawa Onsen at 9515 Toyosato. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Ryokan SAKAYA Information|Ryokan SAKAYA<Official Site> ↗Ryokan Sakaya lists an authentic Japanese restaurant with several banquet halls and 14 private dining rooms at its Nozawa Onsen property. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Michi-no-Eki Nozawa Onsen Restaurant ↗The roadside station restaurant serves ramen, rice bowls and homemade tofu dishes. It offers local nozawana pickles alongside food made with village-grown rice. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort – Restaurant Chantel ↗The ski resort places Chantel near the slopes in the Nagasaka area and lists Japanese, Western and Chinese food, including soba. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Nozawa Onsen SPArena ↗The bathing complex names Chantel as its restaurant. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Nozawa Onsen tourism – Libushi ↗The village tourism directory identifies Libushi as AJB’s taproom, with a small brewery behind the bar and locally brewed ales, stouts and sours on tap. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

  • Nozawa official 2026–27 winter fare period ↗

    Official 2026–27 fare period is November 28–May 5. Separate ski-area opening/closing confirmation was not verified; these fare bounds are not presented as confirmed operating dates.

  • Nozawa Japanese season-pass terms ↗

    The pass terms describe May 5 as the season’s end; November 28 ticket-counter opening is delayed if skiing opens later.

  • Mountain Bike | Nozawa Onsen ↗

    Gondola-accessed downhill mountain biking on trails for several ability levels.

  • Nozawa Onsen company overview ↗

    The first-party Nozawa Onsen company overview page states the asserted mountain facts. Metric source values are stored in the site's rounded imperial display units.

  • Nozawa Onsen — Night Ski ↗

    Nozawa Onsen publishes the current night-ski start date, venue, hours, and conditions caveat.

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