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Nozawa Onsen

長野県

general.prefecture.

A charming hot spring town where hot springs harmonize within the city.

This is a charming hot spring town where the hot springs are harmoniously integrated into the city, such as boiling mountain vegetables in the natural monument 'Asagama' and multiple public baths scattered throughout the town. It is famous as a hot spring resort and is effective for neuralgia, rheumatism, and women's diseases. After sightseeing or leisure activities, let's heal our tiredness with 100% natural hot springs!

Features & How to Enjoy

Classic Onsen

Highlights

Point 1

Enjoy Historical Buildings During a Hot Spring Town Stroll

In Nozawa Onsen, there are many historical buildings and cultural facilities to be found. For example, there is Kenmeiji Temple, the birthplace of Nozawana (a type of pickled vegetable), and a hot spring inn beloved by the artist Taro Okamoto. Additionally, taking a stroll through the hot spring town allows you to see the wooden bathhouses of the Edo period, such as "Daiyu," where you can feel the atmosphere of the time, and the natural monument "Makama," which produces water close to 90 degrees Celsius. This is a must-see spot for history enthusiasts.

Point 2

Spend an Active Time in a Rich Natural Plateau

Nozawa Onsen is located in a rich natural setting, offering active leisure activities such as trekking and winter sports. There are also many attractive tourist spots besides hot springs, from shrines with a solemn atmosphere to natural rich plateaus. For example, you can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view from the "Manten View Terrace". It's recommended for those who want to spend an active time while being in touch with nature. After enjoying the activities, why not relax in Nozawa Onsen?

Point 3

Tour 13 Natural Hot Springs on an Outdoor Bathing Tour

At Nozawa Onsen, the outdoor bathing tour is popular, allowing you to visit 13 natural hot spring baths. In particular, "Daiyu," the oldest outdoor bath, is a representative hot spring of Nozawa Onsen, with a traditional wooden bathhouse where you can bathe for free. Each outdoor bath has a different water quality, and it's enjoyable to walk the maze-like slopes with the smell of sulfur. Why not feel the history and culture of Nozawa Onsen while touring the outdoor baths?

Point 4

Enjoy Delicious Local Cuisine

The Nozawa Onsen and Shiga Kogen areas are rich in local cuisine, with soba noodles, sake, and horse sashimi being particularly famous. At the Togakushi Nature Park, you can also taste local drinks such as "Tsugaike Snowmelt Cider". In addition, you can taste the delicious pickled Nozawa vegetables, which originated in the area. There are also many delicious restaurants in the hot spring town that use local ingredients to create their dishes. A morning market is also held, where you can buy fresh local ingredients. Why not enjoy some delicious local cuisine?

Point 5

Tourist Spot Enjoyable for Families with Children

Nozawa Onsen is recommended for family trips. It's a place rich in nature, so in winter there is a ski resort, and from spring to autumn you can enjoy outdoor activities such as trekking and autumn leaves viewing. It's a tourist spot enjoyable for families with children, and the famous Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort has facilities for children, such as a dedicated children's slope, so it's safe. There are also accommodations with children's meal menus. Why not enjoy hot springs with your family after playing to your heart's content?

History

The History of Nozawa Onsen

Nozawa Onsen has been carefully preserved through the system of "yugumi" (hot spring groups) that has been in place since the Edo period. The "sotoyu" (outdoor hot springs) that were nurtured by the bonds of this yugumi are a shared asset of the village and are 100% natural hot springs. In the communal bathhouses, both villagers and visiting guests can enjoy pleasant interactions. The time spent relaxing in the hot springs is the perfect moment to share the events of the day. At the main hot spring of Nozawa Onsen, the Yakushi Sanzon (three Buddhist statues) are enshrined, while at other hot springs, the Twelve Shogun are worshipped as guardians of the hot springs. As sacred beings that have been passed down since ancient times, they continue to protect the hot springs. Let's spend a blissful time in Nozawa Onsen, where a rich hot spring culture spreads.

Access

Access to Nozawa Onsen

Access to Nozawa Onsen is available by public transportation or private car. For those using public transportation, the nearest station is Iiyama Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen line. From Iiyama Station, you can take the direct bus "Nozawa Onsen Liner" to get to Nozawa Onsen. The travel time from Iiyama Station to Nozawa Onsen is about 25 minutes. Using the bus makes it convenient to access the hot springs. For those using a private car, please use the Shiozawa Ishiuchi IC on the Kanetsu Expressway from the Tokyo area, or the Toyama Iiyama IC on the Hokuriku Expressway from the Nagoya or Osaka areas. After getting off the highway, please follow the road signs to Nozawa Onsen. By choosing either public transportation or private car, you can comfortably reach the hot springs.

Parking

Introduction to Parking Information in Nozawa Onsen

In Nozawa Onsen, there are multiple parking lots to meet the parking needs of visitors. At the central terminal, there are the Nitta Parking Lot (multi-level), the 1st Parking Lot, the Nakao Parking Lot, and the Yokoochi Parking Lot. Each parking lot is located around the hot spring area and has the convenient feature of being easily accessible. During the summer season, some parking lots are free, but please check the website for detailed fees. When using the parking lot, please be aware of the possibility of it being full or crowded and we recommend arriving early. Also, please note that there may be changes in parking fees or operating hours, so please check for the latest information.

Basic Information

Address

Nozawa Onsen Village, Shimotakaigun, Nagano Prefecture

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