Nozawa Onsen

Experiences

Six hundred years of hot springs. One hundred years of skiing. A village with more to offer than any single season.

A destination shaped by seasons, not just snow.

Nozawa Onsen has been an onsen destination for over 600 years and a ski resort for a century. Winter is famously wonderful — but the green season should not be underestimated. Quality road and mountain biking, dry slope skiing, hiking, local festivals, and 13 free public onsens make this a village worth returning to in any month.

December — April

Winter
Season

Reliable snowfall, varied terrain, communal onsens after a day on the mountain, and a traditional village setting that has remained largely unchanged for generations. Nozawa Onsen is one of Japan’s most established and beloved ski destinations — and it shows in every detail.

  • 36 runs across diverse terrain for all levels
  • Average 8 metres of snowfall per season
  • 13 free public bath houses (sotoyu) in the village
  • Dosojin Fire Festival each January
  • Compact, walkable village — no transfers needed
Explore Winter season

May — November

Green
Season

The village quietens, the mountains turn deep green, and a slower rhythm takes over. Summer and autumn in Nozawa Onsen offer mountain hiking, quality cycling, dry slope skiing, and local festivals — all set against the same dramatic landscape that defines the winter season.

  • Road and mountain biking on varied terrain
  • Hiking trails through alpine landscape
  • Dry slope skiing available through summer
  • Autumn foliage — one of Nagano’s finest
  • 13 free onsens open year-round
Explore Green season

For our guests

Concierge
Services

Our chalet concierge support begins before arrival and continues throughout your stay — helping with the practical arrangements that make time in Nozawa feel effortless from the outset.
600+
Years as an onsen village
13
Free public bath houses
36
Ski runs on the mountain
8m
Average annual snowfall