Nozawa Onsen is a ski area in Nagano with 3 webcams, 44 runs, 20 lifts and 1085 m vertical.
An adult day ticket costs ¥7,800.
Nozawa Onsen snow report: live webcams, snow depth, fresh snowfall and a 7-day forecast for the Nagano hot-spring ski village, plus lifts, runs and access.
2026-27 season: opening Sat, November 28 (source: resort site, checked October 27). Early-season period November 28 to December 18; the opening festival is on December 19.
Cameras are expected to come back online when the season starts (opening: Sat, November 28). Some cameras stream all year: press play to try one.
The longest run is about 10 km. An adult day ticket is around ¥7,800 (check the resort for current prices).
Still images from the resort's cameras show the slopes. Snow depth and the 7-day snowfall and temperature forecast for Nozawa Onsen come from Open-Meteo forecast models for its part of Nagano.
Best for: Powder, Onsen, Multi-Day, Night Skiing, Shinkansen, Long Runs
Regular period (Dec 19 to Mar 28) window price. Early season ¥5,600
Prices checked 18 Oct 2026
Rental Prices (1 Day) (Estimated)
Ski/Board + Boots (Adult): ¥5,500 JPY
Ski/Board + Boots (Child): ¥3,500 JPY
Jacket + Pants: ¥4,500 JPY
Board/Skis Only: ¥4,000 JPY
Some Nozawa Onsen village shops deliver rental gear to your lodging.
Getting there
Distance from Tokyo: 260 km
Car: 3.5h from Tokyo
Train: Tokyo→Iiyama (Hokuriku Shinkansen 1h50m)→Nozawa Onsen (direct bus 25min)
From Haneda: about 2.5h via Iiyama Station. Source: Nozawa Onsen official, Japan Guide
Road Conditions & Access
Tyres: Winter tyres required. Chain restrictions are enforced on the Joshinetsu and Nagano expressways in heavy snow.
Driving: The last 10-20 km up to the ski villages is usually mountain road that ices up in the morning.
Live closures: Nagano prefectural road information and NEXCO Central publish restrictions.
Things to do nearby
Dining & Activities
Ogama (Public Bath): The best-known of the 13 public baths in Nozawa Onsen village. Free to use.
Furusato no Yu: Day-use bathing facility in Nozawa Onsen. It has outdoor and indoor baths. Towel rental available.
Nozawana Pickle Making: Experience making Nozawana pickles, a local specialty. Taught by local grandmothers.
Sparena: Large bathing facility in Nozawa Onsen with heated pools, a spa and a sauna. Popular with families.
Night Skiing: Night skiing at Nozawa Onsen. Lit-up runs at Nihon Yashiki area. Weekends only.
Nozawa Onsen Ski Museum: Museum on the history of skiing in Japan, including Nozawa Onsen's own, where Japan's first ski lift was installed in 1930.
Ogama Hot Spring Egg Cooking: Experience cooking eggs and vegetables in 90°C natural hot springs. Traditional method used by locals for daily cooking.
13 Sotoyu Bath Tour: Tour the 13 free public baths scattered throughout the village. Each has unique water qualities and atmosphere. Bring your own towel.
Snow Monkey Park Day Trip: About 45 min drive from Nozawa Onsen to Jigokudani Monkey Park. See wild Japanese macaques bathing in hot springs. A good rest-day outing.
Dosojin Fire Festival: Traditional fire festival held every January 15th. One of Japan's three great fire festivals.
Nozawa Onsen is unique for combining excellent skiing with a traditional Japanese onsen (hot spring) village. The charming village has 13 free public hot spring baths, narrow streets, and authentic Japanese atmosphere alongside modern ski facilities.
How much snow does Nozawa Onsen get?
Nozawa Onsen receives approximately 11 meters of snowfall annually, making it one of the snowiest resorts in Japan. The ski area tops out at 1,650 meters, ensuring reliable snow conditions throughout the season.
Can I walk to the ski lifts in Nozawa Onsen?
Yes, Nozawa Onsen is a true ski-in/ski-out village. Most accommodations are within walking distance to the main Nagasaka Gondola. Free shuttle buses also connect all parts of the village to the ski area.
Are the hot springs free in Nozawa Onsen?
Yes, Nozawa Onsen has 13 free public hot spring baths (sotoyu) scattered throughout the village. Each has unique characteristics and water temperatures. There are also private onsen ryokans for more luxurious bathing.
Is Nozawa Onsen good for snowboarding?
Yes, Nozawa Onsen is very snowboard-friendly with a terrain park, half-pipe, and plenty of natural features. The resort also has excellent off-piste areas and tree runs that snowboarders love.