- Nozawa Onsen (Nagano) is one of the most stunning traditional resorts in Japan. The local-run town feels like true Japan, while having all the western conveniences
- With abundant powder, Nozawa has plenty of terrain for beginners, powder chasers and backcountry riders to explore
- The village has over a dozen free natural hot springs, fantastic restaurants and friendly nightlife
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Nozawa Onsen Accommodation
Nozawa is known for its traditional Japanese accommodation. Check out our favourite options here. -
Nozawa Onsen
Ski Packages
Fully customisable Nozawa packages including accommodation, flights, lift passes, lessons and more. -
Guided
Group Tours
Join our guided tour through Nozawa which receives an abundant of Japow. The resort boast a ton of awesome tree runs and some amazing backcountry terrain which our guides are happy to show you -
Nozawa Onsen
day tours
If you have a rest day or need a break from the snow here are some options for a great day out of the resort. -
Nozawa Onsen Dining
There are endless dining choices in Nozawa. Doors will be closed but if a light is on and you see a red lantern then step in. Many menus are written in Japanese and English and venues are small and cosy. -
How to get to
Nozawa Onsen
You have a few different options for getting to Nozawa Onsen from Tokyo and other cities. Check out which option is best for you. -
Nozawa Onsen Trail Maps
Nozawa Onsen has only one ski area, however it is extensive with over 297 hectares of skiable terrain. Find out exactly what Nozawa Onsen has on offer with our resort guide and trail map. -
Nozawa Onsen School
Group Tours
Looking to plan an overseas school tour to Nozawa? Let us do the organisation for you with our team of experienced travel specialists.
Featured Nozawa Onsen Articles
Grasshopper’s 2024-2025 Japan Snow Season Outlook – Potential La Niña Could Deliver the Goods
Drew Jolowizc, deep turns in the Nozawa during the La Nina winter in January 2023. Photo; Dylan Robinson Mountainwatch | The Grasshopper With the Australian snow season not as memorable as we might’ve hoped we now turn our gaz [...]
Tohoku – Exploring Honshu’s Northern Region
Drew Jolowizc deep in the trees at Ani, one of the Tohoku’s powder-filled resorts. Photo: Dylan Robinson Sponsored content Mountainwatch | Jimmy Williams Tohoku is the northern most region of Japan’s main island, Honshu, con [...]
2023-2024 Japanese Snow Season Outlook – Grasshopper’s December Update
Bluebird pow day in Niseko last winter. Will we see similar days this season? Photo: Niseko United Mountainwatch | The Grasshopper The past month has been an unsettled one in Japan, where an anomalous southwest flow has brought [...]
Mountainwatch Guide to Myoko – Japan’s Powder Capital and Second Stop on The Golden Snowmads Tour
Myoko is regarded as the powder capital of Japan for good reason – 15 metres average annual snowfall means there are a lot days like this. Photo: Grant Gunderson Mountainwatch | Joe Stanco After visiting Minakami and Tenjinda [...]
First Snow Has Fallen and Resorts are Open!
As the mountains across the Northern Hemisphere are starting to disappear under a blanket of snow, ski enthusiasts around the world are starting to dust off their gear, in preparation for those first powder turns! In Japan, Niseko [...]
2023-2024 Japanese Snow Season Outlook – Grasshopper’s November Update
Niseko and Mt Yotei after this week’s snowfalls cleared. Photo: 360niseko Mountainwatch | The Grasshopper First North America, then Europe, and now Japan is on the map after the first proper snowstorm of the season came through [...]
