One of the most popular ski resorts with Japanese and International visitors for a good reason. Whilst skiing came to Nozawa Onsen over 100 years ago, the ancient village long predates this and as such has retained a really traditional feel.
Lit by lanterns at night, the village has a mazy feel to it with picturesque cobbled streets, lined with small restaurants, shops, Ryokans and bars.
The mountain has a great mix of endless quiet piste runs, suitable for all ability levels and great tree skiing and off piste terrain.
With well-established and smoothly operated transport routes, Nozawa Onsen is accessible to travellers from overseas and within Japan.
Where is Nozawa Onsen?
Nozawa is located one hour due North East of Nagano city on Japan's main island of Honshu. Tokyo's Narita and Haneda Airports are the closest international airports, but Nozawa can also be reached from Nagoya Centrair Airport and Osaka Kansai International Airport.
What is the closest Airport to Nozawa Onsen?
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND), is the closest major airport to Nozawa Onsen.
Can I book Nozawa Onsen transfers with Samurai Snow?
We are only able to book transfers for guests who have already booked accommodation with Samurai Snow.
Tokyo Airport Taxi
Private taxi transfer services are available between Nozawa Onsen and Tokyo Narita or Tokyo Haneda Airport.
Sharing a taxi transfer with other travellers is a great way to reduce the cost if you have a small group.
Shared taxis are available between Haneda Airport and Nozawa Onsen (unless you are arriving at Haneda on an international flight)
Narita Airport to Nozawa Onsen Bus
The Nagano Snow Shuttle is a great value bus service offering both a Narita Airport to Nozawa Onsen bus for arrival and a Nozawa Onsen to Narita Airport bus for departure, stopping in the Shinjuku area of Tokyo along the way.
The total transfer time is 5.5 to 6 hours.
Haneda Airport to Nozawa Onsen Bus
The Nagano Snow Shuttle is a great value bus service offering both a Haneda Airport to Nozawa Onsen bus for arrival and a Nozawa Onsen to Haneda Airport bus for departure, stopping in the Shinjuku area of Tokyo along the way.
The total transfer time is 5 to 5.5 hours.
Tokyo to Nozawa Onsen Taxi
Private Taxi Transfers are the most convenient and fastest option for transfer from your Tokyo hotel to Nozawa Onsen and vice versa with a choice of 8-person or 13-person vehicle sizes offered.
The transfer time is 4.5 to 5.5 hours
Nagano to Nozawa Taxi
Private Taxi Transfers are the most convenient and fastest option for transfer from Nagano to Nozawa Onsen and vice versa with a choice of 2-person or 7-person jumbo vehicle sizes offered.
The transfer time is 1 to 1.5 hours
Iiyama to Nozawa Taxi
Iiyama Station is the closest Shinkansen (bullet train) Station to Nozawa Onsen.
Private Taxi Transfers are the most convenient and fastest option for transfer from Iiyama Station to Nozawa Onsen and vice versa with a choice of vehicle sizes offered.
The transfer time is 20 minutes
Inter-Resort Taxi
Private Taxi Transfers are the most convenient and fastest option for transfer from one of the other resorts in the Japan Alps - Hakuba, Myoko, Shiga Kogen and Madarao Kogen to Nozawa Onsen.
Jumbo size 8-seater vehicles are used for these transfer routes.
Inter-Resort Bus
Nagano Snow Shuttle operates a convenient bus service between Nozawa Onsen and the other resorts in the Japan Alps - Hakuba, Myoko, Shiga Kogen & Madarao.
A change of vehicle may be required at Nagano Station.
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Getting to Nozawa Onsen Guide
If you don't see a transfer option for the route you wish to take, there may be alternative public transfer options available or you can drive yourself.
Check out our full guide on all the options for every route to Nozawa Onsen.
Nozawa Accommodation
Nozawa has a fantastic mix of hotels and traditional Japanese Ryokans to cater for travellers of all budgets.