[2025 Nozawaonsen ] Travel Guide for Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort (Updated Jun)

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.

Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort in Nagano Prefecture is a popular ski resort with an elevation difference of 1,085 m, a 10 km course that is the longest of any ski resort in Japan, and a reputation for its good snow quality. The 36 courses range from beginner courses to ungroomed areas that will impress even the most advanced skiers, and you can also enjoy the traditional hot spring town that spreads out at the foot of the mountain. #tripmemory2022 #Nagano #NaganoPrefecture #NaganoPrefectureTourism #Skiing #Snowboarding #ConnectWithSnowboardLovers #SkiResort #SnowScenery

I went to Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort in Nozawa Onsen, Nagano Prefecture⛷ Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort has many beginner, intermediate, and advanced courses, so anyone can enjoy it👍 Also, if you take the gondola and lift to the top of the mountain, you can take a photo of the national highway sign buried in snow! It's sure to look great on Instagram, so be sure to visit! #photogenicspot #Nagano #NozawaOnsen

I went to Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort in Nagano Prefecture! During the winter season, you can enjoy the finest powder snow in Nozawa Onsen Village, Nagano Prefecture. With 44 courses and slopes, you can enjoy winter sports all day long! Please come and visit us sometime. #Nagano#Ski#Snowscape

In the village where snow falls silently, we regain our romantic imagination of winter. In this quietly snow-covered village, we rediscovered the romance of winter. First Arrival: Old Souls in the Snow Country Arrival: An Old Soul in the Snow Country Nozawa Onsen Village is not the kind of place that will amaze you at first sight, but it is the kind of village that will slowly take root in your heart. Nozawa Onsen isn’t a village that stuns you at first sight—it’s the kind that quietly takes root in your heart. After getting off the car, the moment I stepped into the thick snow, it felt like I had walked into a black-and-white Showa movie. The hot steam from the hot springs wafted along the cobblestone road, an old man was burning firewood in the wooden window, and the aroma of miso soup and grilled mochi wafted from the street corner. As I stepped into the thick snow, it felt like walking into an old Showa-era film. Steam rose from the onsens, elders fed firewood into stoves, and the scent of miso soup and grilled mochi lingered at every corner. Ski resort: slopes full of snow and laughter Ski Day: Slopes Woven with Snow and Laughter The snow in Nozawa is not only soft, but also has a sense of "maturity" and stability. It is not as flamboyant as the younger ski resorts, but it has the confidence of “knowing how great you are but not needing to prove it”. The snow here isn’t just soft—it’s wise. It doesn’t need to brag like newer resorts. It knows it’s legendary. We slid down from the top of the mountain, and the view opened to the sea of ​​clouds and the town with white roofs. Friends fell and laughed along the way, some insisted on practicing turning with the snowboard, while others were obsessed with taking pictures of the scenery on the beginner's road. From the summit, the town’s rooftops looked like sugar cubes scattered below the clouds. We tumbled, laughed, carved turns, and paused for way too many photos. Hot spring time: the most healing thing is not water, but silence Onsen Moments: The Real Healing is in the Silence In the evening, I took a bath in the Oyu. The wooden house was so quiet that the only sounds I could hear were the sound of water and falling snow. That evening, I soaked in Oyu, the village’s iconic wooden bathhouse. The silence was broken only by water and snowfall. The grandma beside me nodded and smiled. Although we didn't say a word, it seemed like we were quietly guarding this tenderness together. An elderly woman smiled quietly. We didn’t exchange words, but it felt like we were both guarding something gentle and timeless. Nozawa at night: A fairy tale of the snowy country lit up Nozawa at Night: A Lit-Up Snowy Fairytale At night we wandered around the village in wooden clogs, ate roasted dumplings, bought handmade straw sandals, and laughed and played on the snowy road dotted with lights. At night, we wandered in geta sandals, munching on grilled dango, buying handmade straw sandals, laughing like kids under fairy lights strung across snowy streets. Conclusion: Final Notes: Nozawa is a gentle adventure. It's not the kind of place that makes you wow, but when you leave, you will look back many times as you walk away. Nozawa is a gentle kind of adventure. Not the kind that blows your mind, but the kind you keep looking back at, even after you've left. #skiing #snow #hot spring

#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

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

#0yentripnovember This ski resort is located in the northeastern part of Nagano Prefecture and is the fourth largest in Japan in terms of total course area! Because of its size, there are no gondolas or lifts that can take you from the bottom to the top in one go! Take your time and make your way around! Because it is a popular ski resort worldwide, there are a lot of foreigners and not many Japanese people! So the restaurants are crowded! If you go at a different time, you will be able to eat comfortably! This ski resort is extremely challenging from top to bottom! Please go and try it out! ! 📍 7653 Toyosato, Nozawaonsenmura, Shimotakaigun, Nagano Prefecture

#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.

I stayed in Nozawa Onsen for 3 days and 2 nights to go snowboarding. This area has many cafes and izakayas, and I felt that the most distinctive feature was that there were more foreigners than Japanese people. The town is old-fashioned Japanese, but the people living there are foreigners, so it's a bit of an unusual place. But it's fun. Every store I went to was always attended by foreigners, and some of the owners were foreigners. When I talked to a foreign store clerk, he said that he came on a working holiday and was working hard while looking forward to snowboarding. The town also had old-fashioned buildings and atmosphere, and the snow and scenery matched very well, making it very stylish. For me, the main attraction of Nozawa Onsen is being able to enjoy snowboarding and skiing, taking a bath in the hot springs, and having delicious food at a ryokan. If you have time, you won't get bored even if you visit cafes and restaurants other than the ryokan, so I felt that it was a tourist spot. There are a few free hot springs scattered around the city, so it's fun to explore them. Although our purposes are completely different, I think this is the perfect place for those who want to study English and enjoy snowboarding and skiing! The specialty oyaki was also delicious! #wintertrip #hotsprings #trip #snowboarding #skiing #foreigners #snowboard #skiing #japan #NozawaOnsen

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