Nozawa Onsen ski resort is a true snow paradise, extending from the top to the foot of Mt Kenashi (1,650m). Nozawa Onsen has a total ski area of 297 hectares and is well known for its snow quality, history and traditional Japanese culture. Offering 36 trails of which around 40% are for beginners as well as an excellent ski school, Nozawa Onsen ski resort is the perfect resort for families.
Stay at Nozawa Onsen ski resort around the 15th of Jan to see the popular Dousajin fire festival held annually.
The village of Nozawa Onsen still shows a lot of its original history and culture with many traditional Japanese Ryokans (Japanese style Inn) and 13 public hot spring baths located around the town.