Nozawa Onsen
About Nozawa Onsen
A historic hot-spring village where steam rises from public baths and traditional ryokans line narrow, snow-dusted streets.
Highlights
- Public thermal baths
- Traditional ryokan stays
- Steam-cooked street food
- Steep forest runs
Key Facts
- Altitude: 565m
- Top lift: 1645m
- Ski pistes: 43km
- Ski lifts: 17
- Lakes nearby: 4
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Nozawa Onsen
- Today: 17 to 19 °C, rain, 2 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 5357 m (5070 to 5880 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 21 | 17 / 19 °C | rain | dry | 2 h sun |
| Tue, Sep 22 | 13 / 17 °C | drizzle | dry | 6 h sun |
| Wed, Sep 23 | 10 / 21 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Thu, Sep 24 | 11 / 17 °C | drizzle | dry | 0 h sun |
| Fri, Sep 25 | 11 / 19 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 6 h sun |
| Sat, Sep 26 | 13 / 17 °C | drizzle | dry | 0 h sun |
| Sun, Sep 27 | 13 / 17 °C | drizzle | dry | 1 h sun |
| Mon, Sep 28 | 12 / 19 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 7 h sun |
| Tue, Sep 29 | 10 / 15 °C | rain showers | dry | 10 h sun |
| Wed, Sep 30 | 9 / 13 °C | drizzle | dry | 11 h sun |
Getting to Nozawa Onsen
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport (MMJ), 96 km away, about 1h55 by road
Where to stay in Nozawa Onsen
139 places to stay for a night on 2026-09-25, from 81 EUR per night, median 170 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Nozawa Onsen page.