Nozawa Onsen

One of Japan's most traditional ski villages with natural hot springs, excellent powder, and authentic Japanese culture.

Key Stats

Vertical Drop
1,085m (3,560ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
1,650m (5,413ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
565m (1,854ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
900cm (354in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
36
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
18
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
297 ha
Total groomed and patrolled terrain

Terrain Breakdown

The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.

Beginner
20%
Intermediate
50%
Advanced
30%

Best For

PowderAprès-ski

When to go

Average monthly snowfall.

Nozawa Onsen's heaviest snowfall lands in January.

snowiestJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJun
Snowfall
peaks Jan
Typical season
Dec – Mar

Snowfall: JMA, climate normals (1991–2020).

Location

Nozawa Onsen sits in the mountains of northern Nagano, on the main island of Honshu. Its slopes climb a single peak above a traditional village, in an interior region known for heavy, reliable snowfall through the long winter.

Getting there

Moderate to reach

Fly into Tokyo Haneda (HND), then about 3 hours in by train.

Directions

Hokuriku Shinkansen to Iiyama then a 25min bus is the standard route from Tokyo.

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