Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort Guide
Nozawa Onsen, Japan
Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 31km19 miles |
| Highest Lift | 1,650m5,413ft |
| Resort Height | 565m1,854ft |
| Nearest Airport | Niigata |
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Nozawa Onsen
The ski area of Nozawa Onsen is at an altitude of 565m1,854ft, with 31km19 miles of marked runs.
Summary
Nozawa Onsen has direct access to 31km19 miles of downhill skiing, with 20 marked pistes, served by a total of 27 ski lifts.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Nozawa Onsen is highly rated by Snowboarders and there is a Snow Park in Nozawa Onsen.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Nozawa Onsen is 10km6 miles long and the most difficult run is the 'The Challenge Wall'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Nozawa Onsen?
The next notable snow forecast is 4cm2in, expected on 18 November.
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Snow this week
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to resort | Snow to 739m2,425ft |
Ski Area Stats
Nozawa Onsen Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 8 | 6km4 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 5 | 18km11 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 7 | 30km19 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 31km19 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 27 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Nozawa Onsen Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 1,650m5,413ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 565m1,854ft |
| Resort Altitude (Nozawa Onsen) | 565m1,854ft |
| Max Vertical | 1,085m3,560ft |
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Nozawa Onsen?
This ski resort is in Nagano, Japan.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Nozawa Onsen is Niigata, 162 minutes drive away.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 27 ski lifts are able to uplift 41,510 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Nozawa Onsen open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is early December, and usual closing is Early May.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
