Nozawa Onsen is one of Japan's most iconic ski destinations, seamlessly blending world-class skiing with centuries-old hot spring culture. The resort offers 36 courses across a massive 1,085 meters of vertical drop, from the summit at 1,650m down to the village at 565m. The terrain ranges from gentle practice slopes near the village to challenging expert runs and powder bowls on the upper mountain, particularly the famous Yamabiko area.
The village itself is the true star of Nozawa Onsen, with 13 free public bathhouses (sotoyu) fed by natural hot springs scattered along its narrow streets. Traditional ryokan, craft shops, and izakaya line the atmospheric lanes, creating a quintessentially Japanese mountain village experience. The annual Dosojin Fire Festival in January is one of Japan's most spectacular winter events. With excellent shinkansen access via Iiyama Station, Nozawa Onsen is one of the most convenient major ski areas to reach from Tokyo.
Nov 29, 2025 — May 6, 2026
Projected from last season's published operating dates.
Average annual snowfall is 1,200 cm. Conditions vary through the season.
How to reach the resort from the nearest station and from Tokyo, what each leg costs, and what the JR Pass actually covers.
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カフェ＆レスト オリーブ serves Western cuisine, desserts, and alcohol. It is open from 10:00 to 17:00 and is located near 日影ゲレンデ and 遊ロード. The restaurant has a capacity of 40, accepts cashless payments, and does not allow pets.
ski course
チャレンジ39°のカベ is a ski course with a maximum grade of 39°.
ski course
チャレンジコース is a 1,200m ski course with a vertical drop of 340m.
ski course
林間コース is a 5,000m ski course with a vertical drop of 415m.
ski slope
日影ゲレンデ is a ski slope at an elevation of 660m.
ski course
シュナイダーコース is a 1,500m ski course with a vertical drop of 375m and a maximum grade of 32度.
ski course
スカイラインコース is a 4,500m ski course.
ski slope
上ノ平ゲレンデ is a ski slope at an elevation of 1,407m.
cross-country course
上ノ平高原 ブナの森クロスカントリーコース is a cross-country course at an elevation of 1300ｍ.
レンタルショップ
Compass Renatl Base is a rental shop with a café serving originally roasted coffee. Its ski set, including skis, boots, and poles, costs 5700円 per day for adults and 4000円 per day for children.
博物館
日本スキー博物館 is open year-round from 9:00 to 16:00. It is about a 10-minute walk toward 伊勢宮 after getting off at 遊ロード日影, and is also directly accessible from the slopes. The museum is closed every Thursday; when Thursday is a public holiday, it is closed the following day. Admission is 300円 for adults.
インフォメーションカウンター、共有スペース、ロッカー、レンタル、ショップなど
長坂センターハウス is a center house featuring an information counter, shared spaces, lockers, rentals, and a shop. It was renovated in 2021, has a capacity of approximately 250 in total, and coin lockers are available for ¥200–¥600.
ski resort
野沢温泉スキー場 is a ski resort.
summer sports facility
オリンピックスポーツパーク is a summer sports facility with a 2.1km course. It features two fully grassed soccer fields, a sub-ground, a roller-ski course, a cross-country course, and training machines. It is open from 8:30 to 17:00 from May 7, 2026 to November 8, 2026. The fee is ¥100 per person per hour.
レンタルショップ
55 POWDERS RENTAL is a rental shop located directly in front of the slopes and courses. Board set rental, including a board and boots, costs ¥4,500 per day for adults and ¥3,500 per day for children.
レンタルショップ
SRS野沢カワヒロ長坂店 is a rental shop located a one-minute walk from the 長坂ゴンドラリフト boarding area. It is open from 8:00 to 16:30. One-day ski set rental, including skis, boots, and poles, costs 3900円 for adults and 2600円 for children. One-day snowboard set rental, including a board and boots, is also 3900円 for adults and 2600円 for children.
レンタルショップ
河達レンタル offers ski set rentals, including skis, boots, and poles, for 2000円 per day for both adults and children. With advance reservations, equipment can be delivered to your accommodation free of charge.
レンタルショップ
レンタルショップオリーブ is a rental shop offering ski sets from ¥4,300 for adults and from ¥3,500 for children. Snowboard sets for adults are available from ¥4,300.
レンタルショップ
レンタルハウス サンアントン is a rental shop in the 日影スキー場 area. Ski set rental, including skis, boots, and poles, costs ¥4,400 per day for adults and ¥3,400 per day for children.
レンタルショップ
SKI＆SNOWBOARD RENTAL SHIRAKABA is a rental shop with free Wi-Fi. It is open from 8:00 to 17:00. Ski set rental, including skis, boots, and poles, costs ¥5,800 per day for adults and ¥4,800 per day for children.
レンタルショップ
Sports Thanx is a rental shop open from 8:00 to 17:00. Ski set rental, including skis, boots, and poles, costs ¥4,500 per day for adults and ¥3,000 per day for children.
レンタルショップ
ロッヂ ウエノスキー is a rental shop with more than 1,000 pairs of skis. It is open from 8:00 to 17:30.
レンタルショップ
サロモンステーション is a rental shop on the third floor of 長坂センターハウス. It is open from 7:45 to 16:15 and has 10 adult sets and 5 children’s sets. Adult rental prices are ¥6,300 for night skiing, ¥7,400 for 5 hours, and ¥9,500 for one day.
halfpipe
ハーフパイプ is a halfpipe measuring 110m in length and 3.5m in height. Its dimensions are FLAT BOTTOM 8m × FLAT BOTTOM～COPING 4m × DECK 7m.
スノーアクティビティ
スノーシューイング is accessible via 長坂ゴンドラリフト, 日影ゴンドラリフト, or 上ノ平フォーリフト. A one-day adult set, including snowshoes, poles, and boots, costs 3,000円.
snow park
上ノ平スノーパーク is a 2,000m snow park located at elevations from 1,220m to 1,410m. Features include kickers, boxes, rails, a halfpipe, and waves. The season runs from late December to Sunday, March 29. Operations for the 25/26 season have ended.
スノーアクティビティ
ジップ・スカイライド is a snow activity operating from November 29, 2025, to May 6, 2026. It is open from 9:30 to 16:00 and features a 652 m course with a maximum speed of approximately 70 km/h. Use is available to elementary school students and older, with a weight requirement of 25–110 kg. A single ride costs 2,000 yen for adults and 1,500 yen for children.
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