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Nozawa Onsen
Throughout its 500-year history, the charmingly picturesque village of Nozawa Onsen has boasted an impressive assortment of rejuvenating, mineral-rich hot springs that has attracted visitors from all over the world. Nozawa Onsen offers a unique opportunity to experience these numerous natural hot springs while getting a taste of their world-renowned powder snow, sensational sightseeing and the lush nature of Mount Kenashi. With convenient location to historical hotpots, traditional Japanese inns and locally-sourced dining, the short trip from Tokyo will feel like a trip back in time without sacrificing the modern conveniences or English-speaking locals that make this trip so welcoming.
Tourists and locals alike can choose to soak in any of the thirteen public baths which pull fresh water from thirty different sources. These public baths are free-of-charge but often have a small donation box to help support the locals who regularly clean and maintain the baths. Guests also have access to private and public hot springs at inns, making it easy to relax after a long day exploring.
Nozawa Onsen will satisfy all destination desires with easy access to well-known historic temples, stunning parks, hiking trails, museums and morning markets. Local food specialties are available including Onsen Tamago, a beloved soft-boiled egg which gains special flavour from the hot spring’s minerals. After a long day sightseeing, skiing and soaking, there’s no better way to end the day than enjoying some beers, fresh juices and snacks made from local spring waters and organic ingredients at one of the local bars.
Further information
http://nozawakanko.jp/english
Travelling times to Nozawa Onsen
from Tokyo: approx 2 hrs 25 min train, from Osaka: approx 4 hrs 10 min train
Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort
Those in search of the perfect Japanese winter sports paradise need look no further. Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort offers a wonderland of 36 powder snow-covered slopes running through the 1,650-meter Mt. Kenashi. Alongside the world-renowned slopes, guests of the resort will also gain access to relaxing hot springs, day-care centres, rental and sports shops, cafes and restaurants that cater to both Japanese and Western-style tastes.
Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort accommodates all skill levels with a fairly even amount of beginner, intermediate and advanced courses. Beginners can choose from a variety of different slopes such as the Uenotaira Snow Park which is the perfect starter area with gentle slopes and wide runs. Beginners can also opt to head on over to the Hikage area where the Nozawa Ski School offers fun group and private lessons taught by skilled, English-speaking instructors.
If you’re an intermediate or advanced skier, check out some of the exhilarating powder-snow areas including the challengingly steep slope that has a vertical drop of 39 degrees. More adventurous skiers and snowboarders can also experience the Uenotaira Snow Park area to carve up the halfpipe, kickers, boxes, wave and other varying terrain.
