This hot spring and resort village of 5,000 inhabitants is about 4 hours by rail and bus from Narita Airport.
Located in Northern Nagano, Nozawa Onsen is not only famous for skiing but is well known for having some of the highest snowfalls. Nozawa Onsen ranks amongst one of the best ski resorts in Japan with a bustling traditional village with beautiful old streets and the Japanese spirit, history, culture and festivals makes this an unforgettable experience.

On the 15th January every year the famous Dosojin Fire Festival is held in Nozawa Onsen. This festival is one of the three major fire festivals in Japan and is held to pray for health, good fortune and a plentiful harvest for the coming year. NOT TO BE MISSED!

For those looking for a “real life” Japanese ski experience then Nozawa offers the best choice. This combined with the wonderful hospitality of the local villagers makes for a great ambience and a refreshingly new and exciting ski holiday.