Nozawa Onsen Accommodation, Nagano, The Alps Japan

Nestled in the Japan Alps is a magical place steeped in culture and with some terrific skiing and boarding. Nagano was home to the Winter Olympics in 1998.

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Nozawa Holidays - Ski Japan
Nozawa Holidays – Ski Japan

Get in touch if keen to get knee deep in powder or neck deep in a Hot Spring soon…

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Check out our video of our 4 main properties below.


Nozawa Onsen is a very traditional town with beautiful hot springs, friendly locals, and awesome snow. Our Lodge gives you amazing value and we have a range of accommodation to suit any budget.

  • The Lodge is only 100m to the slopes and short stroll to town
  • Relaxed and comfortable atmosphere
  • In the centre of Japan’s main Island Honshu easy access from anywhere
  • You can fly direct to Tokyo and there is a shuttle bus direct to the Lodge
  • English and Japanese Speaking Staff to help with all your needs
  • Unique and beautiful place with breathtaking nature and culture
  • Nozawa Village is also famous for its hot springs, there are many nearby
  • Lots of terrain, with Gondolas, high speed quads, and long runs – very few lift lines
  • And of course, there’s plenty to do in Nozawa Onsen
  • Find out more about Nozawa Onsen

Thanks Mark – we were first invited to Nozawa years ago and have been enjoyed the skiing, the village and your hospitality ever since.  Thanks for helping us enjoy it so much,

Lyndell, Paper Divas

Here is a usual informaiton in Nozawa Onsen:  Nozawa Onsen Information Pack

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Top 5 Reasons To Ski In Japan

Check out this great article from the Sydney Morning Herald on the Top Five Reasons to Ski In Japan.

We proudly own and operate 4 fantastic accommodation properties in Nozawa Onsen!

Over the next few weeks we’ll be updating so if you’re looking to ski Japan then you won’t find a better deal!

Mother Nature coming to Nozawa Onsen

by Mark on November 24, 2010

White taking over Nozawa Onsen

Another nice dusting on the top slopes of Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort this morning. Mother Nature is teasing us a bit and probably still not enough for the lifts to open up. The resort has set the date to open now as November 27th but feel it may be a bit later at this stage.

Over the years we have had some early seasons and some later seasons but overall on average I find December 10th is a safe bet to be hitting the slopes. The forecasters are predicting a cold and snowy December so lets hope they know what they are talking about and  to see the slopes open soon

On the other side of the Season March is always a pretty reliable month for snow. The base is all here, usually 2 to 3 meters and we still get some epic powder days with almost no crowds. If you are thinking of coming we are still doing some great deals for March and April and have good availability just drop us a mail at lodgenagano@gmx.net or fill in the booking form on the site

For the serious Ski Bum we are doing a great deal for a month stay anytime in March or April right up until May 6th the closing day for Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort

Mystical March Japan Ski Tour

  • 30 Nights Stay based on Twin share
  • Healthy Breakfast Included Daily
  • Unlimited Days Lift Pass ( Season Pass)
  • Use of Village run Hot Springs
  • Free Nozawa Onsen Stylish T Shirt
  • Friendly and knowledgeable Staff to help you enjoy your stay
  • All just 140,000 yen per person Adults
  • Children 15 and under just 95,000 yen per person

Thats less than 5,000 Yen per day for everything. Makes you want think about quitting work and taking the kids out of school for a while!  Hope you can join us

March in Nozawa Onsen Perfection

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Nozawa Onsen First Snow for the Season

by Mark on October 27, 2010

First Snow of the Season hits Nozawa Onsen

Probably don’t need to rush out and wax up the skis just yet but may be time to pull them out of the garage! Still October and the first snow has hit Nozawa, always a welcome sign to see that white blanket on the Mountains.

Forecasts are showing it may not last long but nice to get one under the belt. Hopefully a sign for a great season ahead. The resort is planning to open on November 20th snow permitting so fingers crossed.

If you have not already booked for the coming season get in quick as things are filling fast. March still has good availability and one of the best times of the year with a well established base, a mix of powder and sunny days and most of all nice and quiet on the slopes!

We look forward to welcoming you to Nozawa Onsen this coming season and a deeper shade of white not far away.

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Beautiful Video of Nozawa Onsen

by Mark on September 15, 2010

A beautiful, beautiful video from a recent visitor to Nozawa that I just stumbled across on YouTube.
What an eye this guy has!

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Ski Season Not Over Yet!

by Mark on March 9, 2010

2010 has been an amazing ski season, and we’re not done yet! We’ll be staying open until May 6th, and there’s plenty of great snow on the way.

We’ve still got plenty of beds available for March and April, which are some of the best times in Nozawa.  We’ll have plenty of snow, and absolutely no crowds. We’ve got some great specials, so come and enjoy Nozawa with us!

Here’s a few highlights of the 2010 season so far.

Morning Traffic

Morning Traffic

Monkey Thoughts

Monkey Business

Getting Air Yamabiko

Air on Yamabiko

Blue Powder Tom

Blue Powder

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Nozawa Onsen Ski Season goes until May 6th

by Mark on February 4, 2010

Nozawa March 07

Nozawa Onsen March 2007 Drawing some nice Lines

2010 is proving to be an amazing season so think we will be looking good to go the full distance and have a truly golden Golden week. The Resort generally stays open until the end of of the Golden Week Holiday which is May 6th with Mother Natures cooperation on the Snow.

So we still have some great snow to enjoy ahead of us. March I feel is one of the best times in Nozawa. All the snow is here and absolutely no crowds. I am often skiing fresh powder on the top of the Mountain with a few others on March 30th every year

We still have some good availability for March and April and giving good discounts so get in and book as soon as you can and come and enjoy all the magic place has to offer

Yamabiko 4 Chair Lift Nozawa Onsen

Yamabiko 4 Chair Lift Nozawa Onsen

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