Introducing recommended courses, weather forecasts, live cameras, and course maps for Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort
What is Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort (Nagano) like?
A hot spring atmosphere and a variety of courses that will have you hooked after just one visit
Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort is one of Japan's largest ski resorts, boasting a hot spring town brimming with Japanese atmosphere. It receives a lot of snow throughout the season and has 36 courses to satisfy everyone from families and beginners to advanced skiers
The difference in elevation from the summit to the bottom is 1,085m, and the ski area is one of the largest for a single ski resort in Japan. The lifts are cleverly positioned, allowing you to efficiently access a variety of runs
The non-compressed snow zone in the Yamabiko area at the top of the mountain is an irresistible zone for lovers of deep snow, where you can enjoy a beautiful tree run between beech and white birch trees.
After skiing, you can stroll around the hot spring town and soak your feet in a foot bath, or tour the 13 outdoor baths, which are unique pleasures at Nozawa Onsen
'25-26 Season Topics
Introducing the new activity "E-SNOW BIKE"!
Starting this season, a new activity has been added: e-snow bikes, electric bikes that can be used on snow. Because they run on electricity, they are quiet yet powerful, allowing you to speed up the slopes of ski resorts. They can be used on a special course on the Nagasaka slope. Up to five people can ride in shifts every hour. A training course is included, so even beginners can feel at ease.
Business hours: 9:00-17:00
Fee: 4,500 yen per hour (adult)
Reception: Nagasaka Center House 3F Salomon Station
*Requires a regular passenger car license, moped license, or motorcycle license
Recommended courses at Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort
・Yamabiko B course
Maximum slope: 33 degrees Average: 17 degrees / Distance: 800m / Slope direction: ー
The Yamabiko area, which extends from 1,400m to 1,650m above sea level, has excellent snow quality, and 1m of fresh snow can pile up overnight! The Yamabiko B course is a loose, uncompacted snow course. There are many spots along the course where you can enjoy deep snow. When there is no fresh snow, you can enjoy comfortable carving with good edge hold at speed while enjoying moderately changing slopes.
Challenge the 39° wall
Maximum gradient: 39 degrees Average: - degrees / Distance: 300m / Slope orientation: -
It boasts the steepest slope in Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort at 39°, so steep that you can't see the middle of the slope from the entrance. After snowfall, you can enjoy steep and deep powder rides. It is one of the courses that Nozawa-savvy powder enthusiasts aim for first after snowfall
・Black saddle course
Maximum slope: 37 degrees Average: 28 degrees / Distance: 550m / Slope direction: ー
On the right side of the entrance of Ushikubi Course, you can slide down towards Hikage Slope. After it snows, you can run from the top of the Nagasaka Gondola to Mizunashi Slope to Kurogura Course for a little-known powder run.
A video that helps you visualize the course
course map
weather forecast
View detailed snow forecast for
Nozawa-Onsen at snow-forecast.com
live camera
Mount Kenashi Summit
Yamabiko Course C
Uenotaira Slope
Hikage Slope
Nagasaka Slope
lift fee
| adult | Senior | child | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day ticket | 7,500 yen | 6,000 yen | 4,500 yen |
| 4 hour ticket | 6,400 yen | 5,100 yen | 3,800 yen |
Slope information
·Basic information
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| Top altitude 1,650m | Longest run 10,000m | Elevation difference 1085m | Maximum slope 39° |
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44 courses | 19 lifts | 2 gondolas | ropeway -book |
・Monthly average snowfall
| December | January | February | March | April |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100m | 300cm | 300cm | 200cm | 100cm |
・Course level, percentage of uncompacted snow, compacted snow, and bumps (%)
Recommended information from ski resorts
Beef Stew Doria with Nozawana Rice @ Rest House Yamabiko
This restaurant is the closest to Yamabiko Station on the Shin-Nagasaka Gondola. Nozawana rice topped with rich beef stew and melted cheese is irresistible! This piping hot dish is grilled to order and is very popular.
Nozawa Onsen Spalina
It's about a one-minute drive from Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort's first and second parking lots. This versatile day-trip hot spring facility is fully equipped with a large open-air bath where you can wear swimsuits, an open-air bath with a view where the hot spring water flows directly from the source, separate indoor baths for men and women, and separate saunas for men and women.
Restaurant Chantelle is also popular for its original menu using traditional ingredients from Nozawa Onsen.
Information
Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort
7653 Toyosato, Nozawa Onsen Village, Shimotakai District, Nagano Prefecture, 389-2502
