Nozawa Onsen opened for the 2025-2026 winter season on 29 November 2025. At the start, the Nagasaka gondola and the upper Yamabiko courses were open.
Nozawa Onsen is one of the largest resorts in Japan, with 44 courses. It has a kids park and a nursery, so it works well for families. At the base is a famous hot-spring village with free public baths. The village also holds the Dosojin Fire Festival on 15 January.
Source: Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort official website. Translated and summarised by Japow Guides.
