Nozawa Onsen, Nagano, Japan
A collection of private homes
A locally run collection, rooted in the village
Who we are
Our approach
Nozawa Collection is a locally run group of private luxury chalets in Nozawa Onsen.
Nozawa Collection grew from our first chalet, Kihachikan, where we began welcoming guests in 2022 with Kihachikan South. Kihachikan North followed in 2023, allowing us to welcome larger groups while keeping the same personal, family approach to hosting.
Our time in the village shaped a clear idea: beautifully considered private homes, paired with attentive service from a team based here in Nozawa Onsen.
Guest feedback has reflected this approach. Kihachikan South has achieved ratings of 5.0 out of 5 on Airbnb and 9.8 out of 10 on Booking.com.
Over time, our role has expanded beyond hosting to helping shape the homes themselves. Azalea joined the collection for the 2025/26 winter season following a project in which we were closely involved in development, project management, launch and ongoing operation. That experience marked an important step in the evolution of Nozawa Collection and the way we work with new homes.
Yukiya will join the collection for winter 2026/27, with further homes already planned.
Today, Nozawa Collection brings together several seasons of experience in welcoming guests, developing homes and managing stays in Nozawa Onsen. We live in the village, work with a small local team and remain closely involved in each home and every stay.