A historic hot spring village with a world-class ski resort and some of the deepest powder in Nagano.
Live conditions
Off-seasonThe mountain is resting.
Next season
Opens late November
Current temp 15°C, wind 5 km/h. We’ll resume the daily report once snowfall picks up.
Forecast data via Open-Meteo. Refreshes hourly. Always verify with the resort before driving up.
Why Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort
A historic hot spring village with a world-class ski resort and some of the deepest powder in Nagano.
Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort is a premier ski resort in Nagano, with 36 marked runs and 1085m of vertical. It averages around 12m of snowfall a season, over terrain that suits intermediates. Expect deep powder and onsen hot springs.
Terrain in detail
BalancedMixed terrain — solid intermediate base with sharper lines for advanced skiers. Difficulty, powder character, and the stats that matter on the mountain itself.
Hardcore index
50
Mixed terrain — solid intermediate base with sharper lines for advanced skiers.
From terrain split, run profile, vertical drop, expert features.
Powder profile
Massive vertical and onsen recovery.
Heavier, frequent storm cycles — deep refills, denser snow.
12
m
per season
Frequent deep days through midwinter
Expert runs
11 of 36
Estimated from advanced terrain split.
Vertical drop
1085m
Big-mountain vertical.
Steepest pitch
39°
True double-black gradient.
Backcountry gates
None
In-bounds skiing only.
Tree skiing
Limited
Mostly groomed terrain.
Moguls
Few
Mostly cord and powder.
Mountain notes
Groomers
Excellent groomed runs on the lower mountain, with wide cruisers down to the village.
Tree skiing
Good tree skiing in the upper mountain areas, especially around Yamabiko.
Terrain park
Small park on the Hikage slope with basic features.
Crowds
Manageable crowds even in peak season thanks to 300+ hectares of terrain.
Vibe
Traditional Japanese mountain village with incredible cultural charm. Onsen after skiing is a must.
Best for
Terrain
Where to stay
Charming traditional village with over 30 free public onsen. Stay in a ryokan or pension for the full experience.
Best area
Nozawa Onsen Village (walkable to lifts)
Lift passes & pricing
Prices are approximate and may vary by season. Check the resort website for current rates.
Getting there
From airport
Approx
Train / bus
Bus from JR Iiyama Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen
Bus from JR Iiyama Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen. Approx. 2 hours from Tokyo via Hokuriku Shinkansen.
Photo: Christophe95 / CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
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