Nozawa Onsen
1 / 4Nozawa Onsen ski resort is in Nagano Prefecture, Japan, Honshu, Chubu. It has 44.5 km of pistes for skiing and snowboarding and 16 lifts.
Trail information
Altitude and trails
Nozawa Onsen, Japan
★★★★★3.2out of 5
1,650 м
top
1,085 м
Vertical drop
565 м
base
Total slopes
44.5 км
Lifts
16
Vertical drop
1,085 м
Adult ski pass
€ 40 / day
Opening hours
08:30 - 17:00
Trails by difficulty - 44.5 km total
Easy22.1 км · 50 %
Intermediate13 км · 29 %
Difficult9.4 км · 21 %
Ski pass prices
Adults
7,500 ¥
€ 40
Children
4,500 ¥
€ 24
Data verified on 31 July 2026. Source: the resort’s own website.
Nozawa Onsen ski resort is located in Nagano Prefecture (Japan, Honshu, Chubu). It has 44.5 km of pistes for skiing and snowboarding. There are 16 lifts.
Maps
Lifts
Ski lifts in detail
16 lifts · Season 2026/27
- 2Gondola lifts
- 14Chairlifts
- 3Magic carpets
Lifts in total
16
Capacity
26,372people/hour
Total lift length
15.3км
Newest lift: Nagasaka Gondola, 2020 г.Longest lift: Nagasaka Gondola, 3,109 м
Data verified on 31 July 2026. Source: the resort’s own website.
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Contacts and opening hours
Lift opening hours
Opening hours
08:30 - 17:00
Typical season
Late November - mid-April
Season
28 November 2026 - 6 May 2027
Nozawa Onsen
Mid · 1 108 м
Updated at 07:24
+21°Rainfeels like +21°
Precipitation1.1 mmMET
wind4 km/hMET
Snow line4 350 мCALC
Forecast data from MET NorwayDetailed forecast →
Accommodation
Hotels and apartments in the resort towns
Nozawa Onsen0.6 км
Prices are per night for a stay in high season. Last checked: 9 September 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Which months are best for visiting Nozawa Onsen?
January and February offer the coldest weather: the average daytime temperature in the available data ranges from -5.6 to 2.4 °C, and the nighttime temperature from -11.1 to -3.9 °C. Data on snow quantity or quality by month is not provided, so snow conditions cannot be assessed separately.
How much does a lift pass cost?
A day pass costs €40, or 7500 ¥ in the local currency. A children's day pass costs €24.
Is the resort suitable for beginners?
Yes, the resort has 22.1 km of easy pistes out of 44.5 km in total. A further 13 km are intermediate pistes, while 9.4 km are difficult, so more experienced skiers will also find suitable options.
What are the lift operating hours?
The lifts operate from 08:30 to 17:00. There are 16 lifts in total at the resort.
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