Ski Nozawa Onsen | Japan
Overview
Nozawa Onsen is not only one of Japan’s original skiing destinations, but it is also a hot spring resort with traditional charm. If you are looking for a well-rounded winter holiday that fuses exciting skiing adventures with the well-established Japanese culture, then Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort should be your next stop.
Example Ski Holiday Itinerary | 7 nights
$POA / Pending Boarder re-opening
Our ski packages generally include:
Return Airport transfers, 7 nights accommodation, daily breakfast, 6-day lift ticket.
Early Bird bookings:
If you book early we have access to various discounts on lodging, lift tickets and other extras.
Accommodation options:
While it’s harder to find western-style dwellings, Nozawa Onsen offers accommodations for any type of traveller’s budget; ranging from hostels to condos. This Japanese snow paradise is only 3 to 4 hours away from Tokyo and is accessible by plane, bullet train, or bus.
Nozawa Onsen offers ski-in, ski-out village, terrain for all abilities, authentic village, 30 types of mineral hot springs and snow monkey tours.
Note: Japan’s borders are currently closed to tourists – apart from guided package tours. Keep checking back as we are keeping a close eye on any updates.
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Winter Experiences
Cross-Country Skiing
Nozawa has produced many Winter Olympic Athletes over the years. For those looking for a challenge, try the Olympic Cross Country Course and many more around lake Sutaka up at Uenotaira.
Fire Festival (Dosojin Matsuri)
Celebrated on the 15th of January each year, the Dosojin Matsuri (Dousoujiin) Festival is an exciting event with lots of fireworks and sake. It is held to pray for a plentiful harvest, health, good fortune for the year and snow.
Onsens
There are 30 different types of mineral hot springs throughout the village which feed the 13 public hot spring baths. Oyu and Ogama are regarded as it’s most recognizable onsen landmarks.
Snowmobiling
Enjoy a relaxing break from skiing and riding with a snowmobile excursion around the snowfields and along forest tracks, taking in the scenery of Nozawa with friends and family.
Snow Monkey Tours
Join a tour into the Yudanaka National Park to visit the majestic Nagano Snow Monkeys. Just a short drive from Nozawa Onsen.
Zenko-ji-Temple
Dosojin Matsuri (Dousoujiin) Festival is an exciting event with lots of fireworks and sake. It is held to pray for a plentiful harvest, health, good fortune for the year and snow.
More Activities: Snowshoeing and more.
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