What other travelers are saying about Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort
Super fun resort with lots to explore! Very beginner friendly as you can take greens all the way down from the new gondola (through rinkai). There’s a lot of flat portions so you might get stuck a couple times if snowboarding. Take the opposite route for the famous skyline route (mostly reds).
It also seemed very family friendly with lots of activities for kids!
A great ski resort for beginners to intermediate skiers. Slopes are long enough, and there is plenty of beautiful snow and nature. Main downside is the connection between slopes which is not always optimal.
04-Jan-2025
First snowboarding experience ever.
Loved it enjoyed every moment there.
They have beginner to expert levels and area is quite large. All type of ski lovers can enjoy and learn skiing here.
We rented from Solomon located just in way to resort.
We rented two snowboard sets (7000yen each for 5hrs).
Fell down a-lot and tried many times and hope I got better.
The onsen village is also great place to explore near the ski resort. We strolled in evening in our way back.
Recommended and definitely going again.
Great Ski/Snowboard resort !!! So much beautiful snow.
Many different routes for all levels.
Many beautiful ridge trails that have great views. Our trip was mid march and we were lucky as we enjoyed great snow (a week prior to our visit it had been rainy every day, would recommend going sooner in the season or count on your luck).
We had a magical 5 days ⛷️ on this gorgeous mountain ✨plenty of trails for all levels, well-maintained runs, with plenty of sunshine and the heaviest snowfall.
The trails are well-marked with clear signage, and the gondolas and chairlifts make it easy to hop between trails and keep the momentum going. Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate, or advanced skier, there’s a perfect run for you. There are restaurants up the mountains too - special mention to Buna’s beef udon (absolute comfort in a bowl) and Popeye’s coffee on the Paradise trail - perfect motivation to ski down for me.
A huge shoutout to Anthony, our instructor, who was patient, empowering, and made learning so much fun.
What makes Nozawa extra special is that it’s owned by the city, not a corporate mega-ski chain, which gives it a unique charm and a welcoming, local feel. Can’t wait to be back!
