Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort

Closed for Season

Traditional Village with Modern Skiing

1085m
Vertical Drop
50
Slopes
20
Lifts
10.0km
Longest Run
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About This Resort

One of Japan's oldest ski resorts (est. 1924) in a traditional onsen village. Offers Japan's longest ski run (10km) and authentic cultural experiences with 13 free public hot springs.

Location

Prefecture: Nagano

Address: Nagano, Japan

Postal Code: 389-2502

Spoken Languages: Japanese

Season Information

Season: November 23, 2025 - May 06, 2026

Closed for Season

Note: Season dates are predictions and may change. Early and late season (November/December and April/May) may have limited snow coverage. Please check current conditions before planning your trip.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are the hot springs in Nozawa Onsen really free?

Yes! Nozawa Onsen has 13 free public hot spring baths (sotoyu) scattered throughout the village. They're maintained by locals and open to everyone. Bring your own towel and be mindful of onsen etiquette.

How do I get to Nozawa Onsen from Tokyo?

Take the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Iiyama Station (about 2 hours from Tokyo), then a direct bus to Nozawa Onsen village (25 minutes). The village is car-free and walkable.

What is the Dosojin Fire Festival?

Held every January 15th, this spectacular fire festival is one of Japan's three great fire festivals. Forty-two-year-old men defend a freshly built wooden shrine (the shaden) while twenty-five-year-old attackers and torch-wielding villagers try to set it ablaze. It's a must-see cultural experience if you happen to visit in mid-January — arrive early, bring warm clothes, and keep a safe distance from the flames.

How much does a Nozawa Onsen lift ticket cost?

Adult one-day passes are roughly ¥6,500–7,500 in peak season, with cheaper half-day, afternoon and early/late-season rates. Multi-day passes (3–5 days) and family bundles offer good value if you're staying in the village. Children, students and seniors get standard discounts; gondola-only sightseeing tickets are also sold for non-skiers heading up to the Yamabiko area for lunch.

What kinds of runs does Nozawa Onsen have?

Nozawa is a genuinely big, varied mountain: about 50 runs over a 1,085 m vertical, with everything from gentle beginner zones at the upper Uenotaira plateau and Hikage to long intermediate cruisers down Skyline and Paradise, plus steep mogul runs on Schneider and a black bowl at Yamabiko. The full top-to-bottom Skyline–Yamabiko descent is around 5–6 km — among the longest single runs in Japan.

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