Overview
One of the most popular ski resorts with Japanese and International visitors for a good reason. Whilst skiing came to Nozawa Onsen over 100 years ago, the ancient village long predates this and as such has retained a really traditional feel. Lit by lanterns at night, the village has a mazy feel to it with picturesque cobbled streets, lined with small restaurants, shops, Ryokans and bars.
The mountain has a great mix of endless quiet piste runs, suitable for all ability levels and great tree skiing and off piste terrain.
With well-established and smoothly operated transport routes, Nozawa Onsen is accessible to travellers from overseas and within Japan.
Where is Nozawa Onsen?
Nozawa Onsen is located 30km due North of Nagano, the gateway city for the ski resorts known as the 'Japan Alps'.
The Nagano region is located 280km North West of Tokyo on Honshu, Japan's largest island.
Nozawa Onsen is one of the popular ski resorts in the Northern Nagano region that also include Myoko, Madarao, Shiga Kogen and more.
The Chuo Bus Terminal is centrally located within Nozawa Onsen village and is the hub for road transport in and out of the village.
What is the closest Airport to Nozawa Onsen?
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND), is the closest major airport to Nozawa Onsen.
Narita Airport to Nozawa Onsen
Tokyo Narita Airport is one of two international airports serving the Greater Tokyo Area, the other one being Haneda Airport, which together forms the main gateway in and out of Japan.
Narita is a larger airport than Haneda and is located further away from the center of the city but is well connected to the city via rapid train services.
The transfer time to Hakuba is between 4 and 5 hours depending on your chosen method of travel
Haneda Airport to Nozawa Onsen
Tokyo Haneda Airport is one of two international airports serving the Greater Tokyo Area, the other one being Narita Airport, which together form the main gateway in and out of Japan.
Haneda is a smaller airport than Narita but is located much closer to the center of the city.
The transfer time to Nozawa Onsen is between 3.5 and 6.5 hours depending on your chosen method of travel
Tokyo to Nozawa Onsen
Tokyo is the primary gateway in and out of Japan. To the outsider, Tokyo's myriad sights and sounds are as compelling as they are exotic.
The scale and the pace of life can be a little disorientating at first but the buzz quickly gets under the skin. It's a city to return to again and again and experience something new every time.
The transfer time to Nozawa Onsen is between 2.5 and 5.5 hours depending on your choice of transfer.
Nagano to Nozawa Onsen
Nagano is the gateway city for passengers heading to the ski resorts known as the 'Japan Alps'.
If you are staying in Nagano, the route to Nozawa Onsen is well established.
The transfer time to Nozawa Onsen is between 1 and 1.5 hours depending on your choice of transfer.
Hakuba to Nozawa Onsen
Breathtaking alpine panoramas, steep and dramatic landscapes and a healthy dose of powder snow. The resorts of the Hakuba valley are the heart of the Japan Alps.
The transfer time to Nozawa Onsen is just 2 to 5 hours depending on your choice of transfer.
Myoko to Nozawa Onsen
An authentic Japanese ski town with uncrowded slopes, Myoko is powder and park heaven, combining modern facilities and true Japanese charm.
The transfer time to Nozawa Onsen is 1 to 2 hours depending on your choice of transfer.
Combining a trip to Nozawa Onsen with a few days in Hakuba or Myoko are popular options.
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Nozawa Transfers
Whether you are coming from Tokyo or one of the other Ski Resorts in the Nagano area, there are numerous options for the transfer to Nozawa.
Book now through our Pre-Trip Concierge Service
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Nozawa Accommodation
Nozawa has a fantastic mix of hotels and traditional Japanese Ryokans to cater for travellers of all budgets.
All information is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of writing.