Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort

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Nozawa Onsen, which is one of the largest and most popular ski resorts in Japan, offers visitors more tradition and culture than you can poke a ski pole at.

The resort’s name comes from its numerous public Onsens (natural hot springs), which offer skiers and snowboarders the perfect opportunity to unwind after a hard day on the slopes. The resort is also famous for its cuisine – its proximity to the Sea of Japan means seafood doesn’t have to go far before it ends up on your plate.

If you are thinking about visiting Nozawa Onsen, plan a trip in early January when you’ll catch its spectacular annual fire festival (Dosojin Matsuri).

Nozawa Onsen is located to the north of Nagano Prefecture at the base of Mt Kenashi and offers fantastic terrain for all standards!

Resort overview

Weather and snow report

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Snow cams

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Nozawa Onsen location on map

For more information on Nozawa Onsen, visit: http://www.snowjapan.com/e/spotlight/nozawa-1.html

Information sourced from www.snow-forecast.com and www.thedailyflake.com