Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort
Nozawa onsen classic ski resort
Nozawa Onsen is one of Japan's most famous ski areas. Skiing in Nozawa dates back to 1918, and the first ski lift opened in 1950. The Hikage gondola opened in 1979, and the original Nagasaka gondola opened in 1990. Since last year there is a brand new Gondola linking up the village with the Yamabiko ski area and the Yamabiko quad lift.
Nozawa usually enjoys consistent heavy snowfall and an impressive vertical of over 1,000m. The snow is left ungroomed on some official runs and backcountry tree skiing is popular. Although visitors from overseas have increased in recent years the village largely retains a traditional Japanese feel.
Nozawa ski resort is perfect for families. The best beginner run at the top of the Gondola is called Uenotaira. 2000 meters long on a gentle slope its a great run for kids and adult beginners alike. Skyline run or challenge 39 is for the more advanced skiers and boards. Nozawa Onsen offers plenty of side country options too and tree skiing is famous.
Ski Resort Nozawa
2 Gondolas, 15 chair lifts, 45km of ski runs
Halfpipe and Snowpark on Uenotaira
Kids park at Hikage Ski area
Yumin day care service for little toddlers
How to get to the lift
250 meters meters mostly flat walk to the closest chair lift at Karasawa Ski Center
We are also happy to give you a lift especially on the first day to make life easier for families with kids
Karasawa chair lift connects with the main Gondola at Nagasaka and is an easy access to the full ski resort.
Ski lessons
No matter if you are a complete beginner or want to improve your powder skiing. Get a lessons with our friends from Nozawa Holidays. Please get in touch through the link below
Nozawa Holidays ski lessons
Alternatively and if you are interested in back country tours you can also contact the ski resort Ski school. Canyons ski school offer English ski and snowboard lessons. Please contact them directly on their website.
Canyons official Nozawa Onsen ski School
Nozawa Ski Rental
Great ski and snowboard range for a fair price. Check out the Nozawa Holidays Central Rental Shop just up the road from us. You get some good weekly discounts and can organise the gear conveniently the day before you hit the slopes. For more details prebook your gear here…
Nozawa Holidays Central Rental Shop
Another great option especially for our customers at Yubaba House is the Olive Ski Rental at Hikage Ski Center. You can leave your skis there overnight and no need to carry skis and boots up and down the escalator. Olive Rental have also a branch just around the Corner from Akari House close to the Karasawa ski lift.
Olive Ski Rental
Naski Kids Park
Fun for the kids and convenient for the adults with lots of restaurants and Cafes up at the Hikage Ski Center. Naski park has sleds, tubes and even a jumping castle for the little once looking for some fun next to skiing. Whoever needs some more adrenaline can also try out the long Zip-Line which flies high over the Hikage ski run. Check out all the fun here…
Nozawa Naski Kids Park
Yumin Daycare
Yumin is a safe and secure daycare centre with fully qualified nursery staff always in attendance.
Located on the 2nd floor of the Hikage Information Center. Please call them well in advance to reserve a spot for your toddlers and free you up for skiing.
Yumin Day care contact
Call them directly on TEL: 080-2088-0932 for inquiries and reservations (Japanese only).
BUNA
Our all time favourite mountain restaurant in Nozawa Onsen. Our friends the Ueno family are running the delicious restaurant since generations. Fantastic food and great atmosphere with friendly table service and breathtaking views. Next stop BUNA….
Buna Nozawa Onsen Mountain Restaurant
There are also other great options on the mountain. Check out the link here for more delicious food…
Mountain Restaurants Nozawa Onsen