2025 Nozawaonsen Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in March)

This month, taking advantage of the skiing season, I also went skiing to join in the fun. I chose Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort, because compared to popular skiing places like Niseko, Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort is less crowded, convenient to travel, has a local atmosphere instead of being a resort, the single ski field is wide, beginner-friendly, and friendly to solo travellers. ❄❄❄❄❄ Convenient transportation: Get off at the Shinkansen Iiyama Station, and a direct bus will take you to the ski resort in 25 minutes. Delicious and comfortable: Nozawa has 13 public hot springs, and most guest houses also have their own hot springs, which are much needed after skiing; there are also enough restaurants, convenience stores in the town, bakeries, cafes, natural bars, etc. All living facilities are within walking distance: The town is at the foot of the ski resort, and it takes only 5 minutes to walk to the cable car entrance from the place of accommodation. It takes only 20-30 minutes to walk from one end of the village to the other, without the need for a car or relying on a shuttle bus. Cable car ticket (snow ticket): If you buy with a discount coupon, there are discounts of 50% and 20% respectively, and a 2-day pass can be used for 5500 yen. Equipment rental: There are many choices for renting equipment, the equipment in the ski resort is new and the price is pure board + shoes 4800 yen, and others can be added. Free shuttle of the ski resort: Nozawa Ski Resort has 3 main entrances, connected by a shuttle bus, remember that the return time is very important.

I went to the Nozawa Onsen Kawaichiya Ryokan in Nozawa Onsen, Nagano Prefecture ♨️ It has good access to the Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort, and you can enjoy touring the outdoor baths of Nozawa Onsen. There is also a hot spring inside the ryokan, so you can relax! For meals, you can eat local specialties such as yudofu, meat, and Nozawana 😋 #hot spring #ryokan #recommended for a date

dosojin fire festival in Nozawa Onsen. an incredible experience 🔥🔥 #trip #japaneseonsen #wintergetaway #japantravel #firefestival #happynewyear #2020 #wintergetaway

#japantrip Had a whale of a time here. Everyone is very friendly. Most of the shops have English speaking staff. Recommend trying the Basashi and Kuma meat (if you can find the shops!). Not many people know about them. The ski routes are well marked. Unfortunately the magic carpet was down so we can to trek up every time. The resort also had breath taking views of the mountain range in the distance. Truly an eye opening experience. The resort was easy to get to as well. Just take a train/shinkansen to Iiyama station, and from there, buy a ticket to Nozawaonsen via the Nozawaonsen liner from the vending machines. It would take you to the bottom of the resort, where you have to walk up to your accommodations. There is another vending machine at the Nozawaonsen bus stop so that you can purchase return tickets.

Nagano Prefecture 🫧 Nozawa Onsen Village Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort, shaded slope Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort is definitely a must-visit. This time, I took private lessons and spent the time being taught by a pro. It feels great to ski while looking at the beautiful mountains!! Access🚘/8006-1 Toyosato, Nozawa Onsen Village, Shimotakai District, Nagano Prefecture For lunch, we went to San Yamaki and had the typical ski slope food you can only get on the slope! Opening hours⏰/9:00-16:30 Access🚘/8006-1 Toyosato, Nozawa Onsen Village, Shimotakai District, Nagano Prefecture After the meal, we had some authentic coffee at Shichiryobe Coffee, which is so good you wouldn't think it was on the slope. Business hours⏰/8:00-16:00 Access🚘/8006-1 Toyosato, Nozawa Onsen Village, Shimotakai District, Nagano Prefecture #tripdomestictravel #onsen #nozawaonsen

Nagano Prefecture 🫧 Nozawa Onsen Village Walking around the town Nozawa Onsen Village is a compact town, so it was fun to explore on foot! ✔︎Nozawa Onsen Lodge A green-roofed landmark that has been watching over the village since 1969 Built by architect Takamasa Yoshizaka, a disciple of master Le Corbusier. It's near Nagasaka Center. I didn't stay overnight, so I only snapped a photo of the exterior. Access 🚘/7812 Toyosato Oyu, Nozawa Onsen Village, Shimotakai District, Nagano Prefecture ✔︎Nozawa Onsen Public Bath Oyu A place that can be said to be the symbol of Nozawa Onsen. Located in the center of the hot spring town, the beautiful bathhouse architecture that conveys the atmosphere of the Edo period to the present day is eye-catching. Access🚘/8713-Ro, Toyosato, Nozawa Onsen Village, Shimotakai District, Nagano Prefecture ✔︎Osakama no Yu The nearest outdoor bath, located less than 100m from Osakama. The source is written as Osakama and read as "Ogama", while the public bath is read as "Asagama". Access🚘/8759 Toyosato, Nozawa Onsen Village, Shimotakai District, Nagano Prefecture ✔︎Sato Bushi You can enjoy handmade craft beer using only the spring water of Nozawa Onsen, Nagano Prefecture, and the highest quality natural ingredients collected from all over the world. Opening hours⏰/15:00-23:00 Access🚗/9347 Toyosato, Nozawa Onsen Village, Shimotakai District, Nagano Prefecture #tripdomestictravel #NaganoPrefecture #NozawaOnsen

𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐩*⋆✈Nagano𓂃 𓈒𓏸Nozawa Onsen Nozawa Onsen Distillery Nozawa Onsen Distillery was built by renovating a historic factory that once supported the village by canning and preserving vegetables and ingredients. Founded in 2021, this new facility was just completed in 2022 I enjoyed tasting gin. It's interesting because the taste changes just by changing the way you drink it, whether on the rocks or mixed with soda! The tasting room tends to get crowded, especially in winter, so it's recommended to make a reservation. I happened to be able to enter without a reservation, but after a while, group customers started coming in one after another 🥹👍 And the whiskey barrels lined up all over the wall are impressive! The time when the maturation reaches its peak varies depending on the type of whiskey and the type of barrel, so it's hard to say🫢 By the way, the whiskey here is still maturing, and is scheduled to be released in 2026🥃 The goods are all cute, and I want a lot of them. lol 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄⁡ 𓊆𝑊𝑖-𝐹𝑖𓊇 ? ⁡ 𓊆𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑡𓊇 Some available ⁡ 𓊆𝑇𝑖𝑚𝑒𓊇 12:00-20:00 ⁡ 𓊆𝐴𝑐𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠𓊇 9394 Toyosato, Nozawa Onsen Village, Shimotakai District, Nagano Prefecture 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 #tripdomestictravel #naganoprefecture #nozawaonsen

Nagano Prefecture 🫧 Nozawa Onsen Ogama Ogama is a tourist spot unique to Nozawa Onsen. It is one of the more than 30 hot springs and gushes out boiling water at nearly 100 degrees! And this spot is also known as the kitchen of Nozawa Onsen Ogama is one of the scenic spots of Nozawa Onsen, which is also designated as a national natural monument. It has five large hot spring pools: the large pot, the round pot, the boiling pot, the bamboo pot, and the lower pot. It seems that only villagers can enter 👀 You can see it from outside the fence! Access 🚘/8713-Ro, Toyosato, Nozawa Onsen Village, Shimotakai District, Nagano Prefecture #tripdomestictravel #NaganoPrefecture #NozawaOnsen

𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐩*⋆✈Nagano𓂃 𓈒𓏸Nozawa Onsen I've put together a list of the spots I visited in 3 days. It's a small village, so even if you're only there for 3 days, you'll meet the same people several times and become friends with them, and the people you meet will know each other, so it was a refreshing stay in the local area. [DAY1] 📌Shinshu Nozawa Onsen Chochin-ya 🚗/9525-I, Toyosato, Nozawa Onsen Village, Shimotakai District, Nagano Prefecture 📌SHIZEN CAFE ⏰/7:00-17:00 (L.O.16:45) Wednesdays and Sundays 7:00-20:30 (L.O.20:00) 🚗/9609-1, Nozawa Onsen Village, Shimotakai District, Nagano Prefecture 📌Souvenir Shop (Fukiya Shoten, Tomiya Sake Shop) 📌SHIRO cafe & bar ⏰/10:00-22:00 🚗/Toyogo, Nozawa Onsen Village, Shimotakai District, Nagano Prefecture Asakama 8700 📌Sato Bushi ⏰/15:00-23:00 🚗/9347 Toyosato, Nozawa Onsen Village, Shimotakai District, Nagano Prefecture 【DAY2】 📌Nozawa Onsen Hotel 🚗/7923-3 Toyosato, Nozawa Onsen Village, Shimotakai District, Nagano Prefecture 📌Asakama 🚗/8713-Ro Toyosato, Nozawa Onsen Village, Shimotakai District, Nagano Prefecture 📌Musubiba (GURUGURU) ⏰/11:00-15:00 💤/Saturday, Sunday, Monday 🚗/Toyosato Oyu, Nozawa Onsen Village, Nagano Prefecture 📌Nozawa Onsen Public Bath Oyu ⏰/5:00-23:00 (April to October) 6:00-23:00 (November to March) 🚗/Toyogo Oyu, Nozawa Onsen Village, Shimotakai District, Nagano Prefecture 📌Nozawa Onsen Distillery ⏰/12:00-20:00 🚗/9394 Toyosato, Nozawa Onsen Village, Shimotakai District, Nagano Prefecture 📌Nagasaka Center House (Salomon Station) ⏰/8:00-16:45 (20:15 during nighttime hours) 🚗/7653 Toyosato, Nozawa Onsen Village, Shimotakai District, Nagano Prefecture 📌Oden Restaurant En ⏰/14:00-12:00 🚗/9347 Toyosato, Nozawa Onsen Village, Shimotakai District, Nagano Prefecture Tokiwaya Ryokan 1st floor 📌Manpuku ⏰/? 🚗/7897-2 Toyosato, Nozawa Onsen Village, Shimotakai District, Nagano Prefecture 【DAY3】 📌Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort, shaded slope 🚘/8006-1 Toyosato, Nozawa Onsen Village, Shimotakai District, Nagano Prefecture 📌Sun Yamaki ⏰/9:00-16:30 🚘/8006-1 Toyosato, Nozawa Onsen Village, Shimotakai District, Nagano Prefecture 📌Shichirobe Coffee ⏰/8:00-16:00 🚘/8006-1 Toyosato, Nozawa Onsen Village, Shimotakai District, Nagano Prefecture 📌Umai-ya ⏰/12:30-19:00 🚗/Yokoochi 9580, Nozawa Onsen Village, Shimotakai District, Nagano Prefecture #tripdomestictravel #NaganoPrefecture #NozawaOnsen

Nagano Prefecture 🫧 Nozawa Onsen SHIRO cafe & bar I went to a cafe & bar with a foot bath right in front of the shop ⁡ There was a fireplace inside the shop, and it was warm and cozy ⁡ All the sweets and snacks lined up in front of the cashier looked delicious, so I had a hard time choosing 🤤 ⁡ ✔︎Tiramisu ✔︎Carrot cake ✔︎Cafe latte ✔︎Flat white ⁡ The original round mugs were cute ☕️🫶 I also had a fun time chatting with the friendly staff ☺️ ⁡ I took the foot bath, and by chance, we did various things with an Australian family who joined us, and I was able to experience a once-in-a-lifetime encounter that only a trip can have 🇦🇺♨️ ⁡ Not only children in Australia, but adults also have a one-month vacation 🥺 I'm jealous... 🥺🫧 lol ⁡ By the way, you can rent towels for the foot bath for a fee 🙆🏻♀️ ⁡𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓊆𝑊𝑖-𝐹𝑖𓊇 ◯ ⁡ 𓊆𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑡𓊇 ? (Maybe there were counter seats?) ⁡ 𓊆𝑇𝑖𝑚𝑒𓊇 10:00-22:00 𓊆𝐴𝑐𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠𓊇 8700 Asakama, Toyosato, Nozawa Onsen Village, Shimotakai District, Nagano Prefecture 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 #tripdomestictravel #naganoprefecture #nozawaonsen

A few photos from my magical time at the Nozawaonsen fire festival!!

First time skiing 📍Address: Nozawa Onsen Village, Japan Snowboard recommends hiring a coach! ! Spending two days to learn can avoid many problems (e.g., injuries, loss of interest due to lack of achievement) But skiing is really a very expensive sport😂 After all, there are no ski resorts in Taiwan now, so you can only go skiing in nearby Japan, South Korea, and China~ Photography time: 2024/03/01

#0yentravelJanuary2025 This inn, which has a long history dating back to its founding in 1913, is full of atmosphere and just being there was soothing... We love to eat, so the best thing about an inn is the food! The best thing about an inn is that you can eat in your room. The food, which uses plenty of local ingredients and has a seasonal feel, warmed my heart😌✨ I'm glad that even though meals are included at such a charming inn, they're not too expensive🥹 1 night with 2 meals: 12,100 yen to 16,500 yen 1 night with breakfast: 9,900 yen to 14,300 yen

Hey guys 👋, today I want to introduce you to a super awesome travel secret - Nagano, Japan! With its beautiful mountains and rivers and rich cultural heritage, it's a paradise for travel lovers! 🌟 Next, let me take you to Nagano and feel its unique charm! 🎉 🔍 Beautiful attractions not to be missed: 🌳Karuizawa: The natural scenery here is simply stunning! Lush forests, crystal-clear lakes, and heartwarming hot springs make it a great place to relax! 🛁 🏞️Kamikochi: Walking along the ancient path, surrounded by mountains, the air is filled with a faint fragrance of grass and trees, making you feel peaceful and serene. 🧘‍♀️ 🌊Lake Toya: The lake is like a mirror, reflecting the blue sky and white clouds, like a beautiful painting. Photography lovers, this is definitely a must-see place for you! 📸 ♨️Nozawa Onsen: With a long history and excellent water quality, soaking in the warm spring water makes you feel all your fatigue is gently washed away, leaving you relaxed and comfortable. 💤 🍜 Authentic food, a feast for the taste buds: 🍜Nagano Ramen: A bowl of steaming hot ramen with chewy noodles and rich sauce is an ultimate temptation for your taste buds! 🤤 🍰Nagano Wagashi: Crispy crust wrapped in sweet filling, each bite is a perfect inheritance of traditional delicacies, leaving you with endless aftertaste! 😋 This trip to Nagano really made me fall in love with this place! Not only is the natural scenery breathtaking, but the food is also unforgettable. 💖 Are you tempted? Come and share your Nagano travel plans! Or, what other niche travel secrets do you have in Japan? Leave a comment and let me know, let's discuss it together! 👇

Hey guys👋, today I'm going to share with you an amazing travel guide to Nagano, Japan📖, taking you into this dreamy place surrounded by mountains✨. Nagano is like a hidden gem in the mountains, not only with picturesque natural scenery but also with a rich historical and cultural heritage. Let's start this wonderful journey together🧳! 🌳Karuizawa: The dreamland of Nagano, with crystal-clear lakes like mirrors, is like a painting carefully drawn by nature🖼️. Here, soak in a warm hot spring, and the fatigue disappears instantly, and the body and mind are extremely relaxed, it is simply a paradise on earth🥰. 🌳Kamikochi: Step into this pure land, the ancient path stretches under your feet, and the surroundings are silent, only the sound of the wind and the birds intertwine into a natural symphony🎶. Walking among them, the noise in your heart seems to be quietly smoothed out. The temples and shrines along the way are also precipitating the stories of the years, waiting for you to explore🕵️‍♀️. 🌳Lake Toya: A muse for photography enthusiasts! Stroll leisurely along the lakeside, or take a boat ride on the lake, or enjoy the fun of fishing with a fishing rod🎣, every moment can be immersed in the beauty of the lake and mountains, and every shot is a blockbuster📷. 🌳Nozawa Onsen: As a long-established hot spring town, it has a variety of hot spring facilities for you to choose from🛀. After soaking in the hot spring, you will feel comfortable and refreshed, and every pore seems to be cheering🎉. 🍜Nagano Ramen: When you come to Nagano, you must not miss this special delicacy! The unique sauce is paired with chewy noodles, whether it is rich miso ramen or novel and interesting shabu-shabu ramen, every bite can make your taste buds dance🥳. 🍰Nagano Wagashi: Traditional Japanese sweets, crispy and sweet, take a bite, and the sweetness spreads on the tip of the tongue. It is perfect as a snack for the journey or as a souvenir for friends and family🎁. This trip to Nagano made me deeply intoxicated by the magic of nature and the profound cultural charm. Guys, are you also unable to suppress your inner longing🤩? Come to the comment section to share your Nagano travel plans, let's go to this romantic date together💌!

This hotel is amazing. Room size is big! Amenities are great - heated drying room for snow gear, free washing machine, living room with tv and games. You can also have your own food or take away in the dining area. Breakfast is provided in the accomodation cost. #Nozawaonsen #japan #snow

#skiseason Known for its traditional Japanese village feel, Nozawa Onsen in Nagano Prefecture blends culture with top-tier skiing. The town’s historic hot springs, which have been a part of Japanese culture for centuries, are open for free to visitors, making it an excellent choice for relaxation after skiing. The resort itself features around 50 km of ski terrain, with varied options from beginner to expert trails. The village atmosphere and easy access to traditional onsens make Nozawa Onsen a delightful spot for those looking to experience authentic Japanese hospitality alongside their skiing.

Located in Nozawa Onsen Village, Shimotakai District, Nagano Prefecture [Ogama Onsen Park Furusato no Yu] It is one of the few day-trip hot springs in Nozawa Onsen Village, and the indoor baths have hot and warm water, as well as one open-air bath👌🏻 Shampoo and body soap are provided, so you don't have to worry about bringing amenities😌 Towels are also sold👌🏻 For 700 yen per adult, you can enjoy a bath while feeling the nature to your heart's content, so please go✨️ #0 yen travel autumn 📍Address: 8734 Toyosato, Nozawa Onsen Village, Shimotakai District, Nagano Prefecture 389-2502 🕰️Business hours: 10:00-19:00 (closed on Thursdays) 💰Price per person: 700 yen

Nozawa Onsen in Nagano Prefecture is already very famous~ How to get there: Drive or take the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Iiyama Station. It takes 3 hours to get there from Tokyo. Nozawa Onsen has 9 outdoor hot springs, which can satisfy your daily post-ski healing time. Soaking in different outdoor hot springs in the morning and evening is very relaxing. After all, skiing still makes your muscles sore~ The entire village is a 10-15 minute walk from the ski resort (you can also take a shuttle bus). The top of the mountain is full of beautiful misty pine trees, the ski trails are diverse, and you can eat delicious beef rice around the ski resort. It is a perfect ski resort. See you next year~ #野泽滑野 #日本自驾 #長野亞粵 #野泽外湯

I would like to introduce "Nozawa Onsen" in Nagano Prefecture. As the only village in Japan with "onsen" in its name, it has flourished as a hot spring resort since ancient times. It is also famous for its ski resort in winter. Nozawa Onsen has 13 outdoor baths, or free public baths. These are hot springs where you can only bathe in a bath with natural spring water. It is an irresistible spot for hot spring lovers who can visit the outdoor baths. When you arrive at Nozawa Onsen, please stop by the Nozawa Onsen Tourist Information Center. The information center will give you a detailed map and tell you the way, so it is a good idea to go there first to get around. The main attraction of Nozawa Onsen is the hot spring water called "Osakama" where vegetables and eggs are boiled. You cannot use the water, but you can see the boiling and steaming process, so please take a look. Nozawa Onsen is very easy to get around, so you can do it in one day. ⭐Nozawa Onsen Tourist Information Center 9780-4 Toyosato, Nozawa Onsen Village, Shimotakai District, Nagano Prefecture, 389-2502 #Free Hong Kong Air Ticket #Nagano Prefecture Tourism #Nozawa Onsen

We followed the coaches to Baibai's place to eat ice cream. It was Xiaopacai's first time playing, so we were afraid of being bumped into, so we took Xiaogui with us! This blizzard brought soft snowflakes ❄️ I had a lot of fun falling~ After three days, I can finally go up to that high place to see the beautiful mountain view. It's worth it👍 #Nozawa Onsen #Nozawa Ski Resort

Has been a wonderful 10’days trip to Nozawa, Nagano, Japan for our first Skiing trip. We have total 5 family’s joining us and such as remarkable moment. 😊👏💪🙏

My most favorite ski resort is Nozawa onsen. Not too far from Tokyo. I love the small village where you can walk from hotel to the wooden chair lift. I found it charming and unique and relax. Not too many people. Food is awesome especially the Japanese pork buns. The village looks so cute. #merrychristmas #merrychristmas

Known as Japan's longevity town, Nagano Prefecture is full of natural hot springs, and the folk customs are very simple. Traveling here can live in local people and experience the most traditional Japanese and local cuisine. Nozawa Onsen in Nagano, Nagano is a hot spring that will come to Nagano Prefecture. The quaint hot spring street is full of hot springs, and there is a scent of scent. There is open-air hot spring water, which is a place where local residents use hot spring leeks. Leek is a local custom. Nozawa produces a vegetable called Nozawa, also known as Japanese mustard. Autumn is just the harvest season. Local residents can eat it directly after hot spring water. It can be marinated, and after a winter, you can eat crispy and refreshing pickled wild vegetables! We stayed at the local family's home. The simple and comfortable rooms are very warm and close to the local life. In the evening, I would like to eat local dishes at the locals' home. The table is full of the master's personal preparation. Their household ingredients are all natural, mushrooms are collected by themselves, and food is also grown by themselves. The key is that the couple are very nice and live very happy~