Exclusive Service: Equipment Hire bookings through Samurai Snow are available strictly for guests staying in our booked accommodations. If you are staying elsewhere, please arrange equipment hire directly with local resort suppliers.
Salomon Station is the official Nozawa onsen resort rental shop and offers a wide range of skis, snowboards and wear for rental. They also offer a variety of high-grade ski models, powder skis and snowboards.
The English-speaking team of highly trained staff at the Salomon Store offer the highest levels of comfort and service to make the rental procedure simple.
Opening Hours & Pick Up Times
- Store is open from 08:00 to 17:00 (20:15 during night skiing periods)
- Equipment can be fitted between 14:00 and 15:30 the day before the rental period starts
Location
The Salomon Station equipment hire store is conveniently located on the 3rd floor of the Nagasaka Centre House located at the Nagasaka Gondola.
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Adult (16 yrs +) Expert Range
Try the latest premium skis to help you maximize your performance, including a wide selection of powder, race and all mountain available skis and snowboards from Salomon.
Boots and poles can be rented separately from the Regular Range.
Expert models are available on-site only. Please book the regular model in advance. An additional ¥2,000 per day will be charged for the Expert model and payable on-site.
Adult (16 yrs +) Regular Range
Regular range equipment for adults. A discount set of Skis, Boots & Poles OR Snowboard & Boots can be rented in this range. Or equipment can be rented separately.
Junior (up to 15 yrs) Range
Specific to Juniors, these skis & snowboards are lower priced than the adult ranges.
Clothing
Jackets & Pants are available to rent for adults or children.
Goggles, Beanie and gloves are not available for rental but are on sale in the store.
Helmets
Helmets can be rented free of charge to customers renting other items from the Salomon Rental Station. Sizes range from 2 to XXL.
2026 / 27 Prices
- Changing from ski to snowboard or vice versa is possible for a charge of ¥1,000 for each swap
- Bindings will be set-up for you with all rental items.
- Boots are relatively soft type
Payment
- Full payment required to book
Cancellation
- 75 days or more prior to the rental start date: 25% cancellation fee (75% of the value of the booking is refunded*)
- Within 30 days of the rental start date: 100% cancellation fee
- "Cancellation" includes changes that reduce the overall value of the booking.
* Refunds are made in Japanese Yen. The amount that you receive in your home currency may differ from the amount you paid in your home currency due to exchange rate fluctuations
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Exclusive Service for Samurai Snow Accommodation Guests
Winter service bookings are strictly reserved for guests who have booked their accommodation directly through Samurai Snow.
If you have a confirmed accommodation booking, please enter your Samurai Snow Reservation Details below. We will email you direct access to our booking portal along with step-by-step booking instructions.
Booking Lead Time: We are unable to accept or process bookings submitted 7 days or fewer before the start date. Please submit your request at least 8 days in advance.
Please Note: Submissions without a valid Samurai Snow Accommodation Reservation Number cannot be processed. If you have not booked accommodation with us, please book your equipment hire directly through local resort vendors.
Already paid your accommodation deposit? Check your booking confirmation email for your direct link to the Nozawa Booking Portal to book immediately without submitting this form.