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Japanese-style rooms have a tatami (woven-straw) floor, a low table with seating cushions, and an LCD TV. They come with traditional futon bedding and yukata robes, while bathroom facilities are shared.

The location was excellent, close to the free shuttle bus pick up point to Nagasaka and a mere 6 min walk from the Shinden bus stop. The owner was super helpful and kind, going out of his way to help ensure that my stay was great. He offered a ride from the Shinden bus stop on arrival, and constantly checked on whether I needed anything else. He also readily provided information of the area, and provided guidance of where to eat around the hotel. The room was really clean and comfortable, and it was a really big room. A different snack is given daily too. Overall it was an excellent stay, and I would be happy to return again, if I can get a booking.

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9.3
Superb
150 reviews
Price from
£66
per night

Just a minute's walk from the popular Ogama Hot Spring in Nozawa Onsen, Nozawa Onsen Azegamikan offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. Free private parking is available on site. Yu Road, an escalator to the Hikage Trail, is a 3-minute walk away.

Very clean. Very nice and helpful hosts. Onsen on site.

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9.4
Superb
67 reviews
Price from
£153
per night

Centrally located in the Nozawa Onsen Hot Springs area, Oyado Nozawaya offers a Japanese-style accommodation and an indoor hot spring bath. Guests can walk to the nearby hot springs, as well as the Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort, which is conveniently located a 15-minute walk away. The Nozawa Onsen Chuo Bus Terminal is a 3-minute stroll away.

Our 4 days here were a highlight of our 3-week Japan trip. The Tomii family were incredibly friendly and helpful with every request (tea, restaurant reservations, taking delivery of our skis in advance and storing them, etc.) and their meals (we had 2 breakfasts and 1 dinner) were extraordinary - creative, locally-sourced, and copious. The facilities were very nice and the location is perfect a block from the center of town.

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9.6
Exceptional
46 reviews
Price from
£101
per night

The air-conditioned rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding. Each comes with a TV, and a seating area with a low table and seating cushions. An electric kettle with green tea bags are also provided.

My room, the view on the village was beautiful ! Really comfortable, with hot water and complimentary tea ! The private bathroom was a real plus, as well as the yukata provided by the lodge. Lovely and welcoming hosts, and ideal location. I loved the light sound of water/river by the hotel, it's a very soothing and calming music to me. Would come back next year, if there's any room available !

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9.1
Superb
80 reviews
Price from
£77
per night

Nakajimaya Ryokan is a 5-minute walk from Nozawa Onsen Bus Stop. The bus stop is a 25-minute direct bus ride from JR Iiyama Station. The accommodation is a small Japanese-style ryokan in a quiet location, a 5-minute walk from the main street. Guests can enjoy the natural hot spring bath on site, and treat themselves with regional cuisine prepared with local ingredients. Free parking is available, and free WiFi access is provided in public areas and in the guest room.

Modern, newly refurbished (with a lift!) yet still keeping to the traditional Japanese elements of a Ryokan. We loved that they offered a semi raised bed. Bedding was really comfy and our room was really spacious. Didn't have any issues with the in-room amenities at all! Amazing variety of local breakfasts every morning and great that you could have your own private breakfast area. Loved the samue provided and that it was refreshed daily! Onsen was kept very clean with a lot of amenities (spent a lot of time there!) Discount off ski passes & ski equipment if you're a guest here so you don't need to book your equipment in advance - just get it when you're there using their discount! Thank you to Yukiko-san and her family for opening their home to us and being so helpful.

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9.2
Superb
89 reviews
Price from
£213
per night

Nozawa Dream Central, a property with a shared lounge, is located in Nozawa Onsen, 22 km from Ryuoo Ski Park, 32 km from Jigokudani Monkey Park, as well as 42 km from Suzaka City Zoo. The property is situated 44 km from Zenkoji Temple, 45 km from Nagano Station and 5 km from Lake Hokuryuko. The property features a hot tub, free WiFi throughout the property and luggage storage space.

At the ryokan, all units have a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a shared bathroom, bed linen and towels. The units include a tatami.

A buffet breakfast is available daily at the ryokan.

The helpful and friendly and English speaking staff and also the big western breakfast.

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8.2
Very good
158 reviews

Located in the heart of Nozawa Onsen, Tanuki offers guests a traditional accommodation with Japanese-style rooms that feature tatami (woven-straw) flooring.

All guest rooms feature an en suite bathroom, TV and WiFi access. Guests can relax in front of the fire or have a rejuvenating soak in a local hot spring. Several hot springs are situated within a 5-minute walk.

Everything about this place suited me perfectly! The location, the amazing room, the hospitality, the cafe-style included breakfast & the fantastic sushi restaurant in the same building. The sushi was so good I ate there both nights of my stay. Looking forward to returning in winter sometime.

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8.6
Fabulous
356 reviews
Price from
£120
per night

Located just a 10-minute walk from Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort, Resort In Toemu offers cosy Japanese-style accommodation with free Wi-Fi. A coin-launderette can be used at extra charge. Paid parking is available.

This property felt like staying in a large ski lodge with the combination of private rooms and traditional Japanese elements. We were cozy, warm, could relax, play games, meet other guests or just relax in our own room. The room is large. The futons were the comfiest we had on our holiday in Japan. Henry and the staff team were extremely helpful and were always available for any question you may have. The shared bath facilities were good and had western style showers too, but there is also a mineral water onsen only around the corner which is wonderfully therapeutic after a days skiing. 10 min walk to everything: the slopes, the restaurants, the shops.

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8.5
Very good
136 reviews

Just 200 metres from the lifts of Nozawa-Onsen Ski Resort and 50 metres from a free-use public hot-spring, guests can enjoy the fireplace lounge at Alpine Villa Nozawa. Rooms are Japanese-style and offer mountain views, and the entire property is non-smoking. Free WiFi is available.

Perfect accommodation that had it all: extremely clean, comfortable beds, very tasty and varied breakfast and the villa is located right next to an onsen. The team was very friendly and helpful and their hospitality made it really hard to leave this beautiful village.

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8.3
Very good
102 reviews
Price from
£16
per night

Featuring 1-star accommodation, Minshuku Kojima is located in Nozawa Onsen, 22 km from Ryuoo Ski Park and 32 km from Jigokudani Monkey Park. The air-conditioned accommodation is 42 km from Suzaka City Zoo. Zenkoji Temple is 44 km from the ryokan and Nagano Station is 45 km away.

beautiful property, great location and host.

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8.9
Fabulous
41 reviews

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Experience culture authentically with a stay at this traditional Japanese-style accommodation. Sleep on the floor (on a futon roll) in a room furnished with tatami flooring and sliding doors. Guests can often expect access to a communal bath plus a complimentary Japanese garment called a yukata.
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  • Oyado Nozawaya
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 46 reviews

    Centrally located in the Nozawa Onsen Hot Springs area, Oyado Nozawaya offers a Japanese-style accommodation and an indoor hot spring bath.

    Friendly family run business, generous rooms, nice onsen

  • Nozawa Onsen Azegamikan
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 67 reviews

    Just a minute's walk from the popular Ogama Hot Spring in Nozawa Onsen, Nozawa Onsen Azegamikan offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. Free private parking is available on site.

    The location -brilliant!. Staff-exceptional Breakfast-awesome

  • Kadowakikan
    Central location
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 150 reviews

    A 3-minute walk from Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort, Kadowakikan features ski-to-door access, a hot spring bath and free WiFi.

    The room was clean and the view of the village and the mountain

  • Nakajimaya Ryokan
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 89 reviews

    Nakajimaya Ryokan is a 5-minute walk from Nozawa Onsen Bus Stop. The bus stop is a 25-minute direct bus ride from JR Iiyama Station.

    GREAT JAPANESE STYLE ACCOMODATION, GREAT ONSEN FACILITY.

  • Hatoguruma Kawabata
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 80 reviews

    Located in the Nozawa hot-spring district, Hatoguruma Kawabata features Japanese-style accommodations.

    Great breakfast and dinner. Very friendly and welcoming staff. Very clean and Tidy room.

  • Chitosekan
    Central location
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 24 reviews

    The cosy Chitosekan is 750 metres from Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort and features a hot-spring bath and Japanese meals.

    女将さん、宿の方々がとても親切で居心地が良かったです。 スキー場や何をするにもアクセスがいい場所でした。旅のいい思い出になる宿でまた行きたいです。

  • Minshuku Kojima
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 41 reviews

    Featuring 1-star accommodation, Minshuku Kojima is located in Nozawa Onsen, 22 km from Ryuoo Ski Park and 32 km from Jigokudani Monkey Park.

    The room was super comfortable with maximum privacy.

  • Ryokan Sakaya
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 16 reviews

    Situated in the Shimotakai District, Ryokan Sakaya is a 3-minute walk from Kenmei-ji Temple and the Nozawa Onsen bus stop.

    The family onsen, the food and it's presentation .

  • Nozawa Dream
    Central location
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 93 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Nozawa Dream offers accommodation in Nozawa Onsen.

    Staff were absolutely amazing and very accommodating.

  • Tanuki Nozawa
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 356 reviews

    Located in the heart of Nozawa Onsen, Tanuki offers guests a traditional accommodation with Japanese-style rooms that feature tatami (woven-straw) flooring.

    really loved the place. well situated, lovely crew.

  • Toemu Nozawa Lodge
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 136 reviews

    Located just a 10-minute walk from Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort, Resort In Toemu offers cosy Japanese-style accommodation with free Wi-Fi. A coin-launderette can be used at extra charge.

    It looks old but it's clean and comfortable to stay.

  • Sunrise Meiji-ya
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 8 reviews

    A 10-minute walk from Nozawa-Onsen Ski Resort, The Sunrise Meiji-ya boasts 13 different types of natural hot spring baths near its property.

  • Alpine Villa Nozawa
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 102 reviews

    Just 200 metres from the lifts of Nozawa-Onsen Ski Resort and 50 metres from a free-use public hot-spring, guests can enjoy the fireplace lounge at Alpine Villa Nozawa.

    breakfast was very good and different every morning

  • Nozawa Dream Central
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 158 reviews

    Nozawa Dream Central, a property with a shared lounge, is located in Nozawa Onsen, 22 km from Ryuoo Ski Park, 32 km from Jigokudani Monkey Park, as well as 42 km from Suzaka City Zoo.

    Fantastic friendly staff. Perfect spot for our holiday

  • Ikemoto
    Central location
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 20 reviews

    Conveniently located only a 10-minute walk away from the Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort ski slopes, Ikemoto provides guests with free Wi-Fi at the lobby and a drying room for ski wear.

    民宿就在野沢中央巴士站旁很方便。 1F有雪具乾燥室,因有天然溫泉湯池,因此住宿含每人150日圓的入湯稅。 這家是我見過唯一有電梯的温泉民宿,迎賓温泉饅頭很好吃!

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Ryokans that guests love in Nozawa Onsen

  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 86 reviews
    Lovely, welcoming ryokan very close to the Nagasaka gondola and ski hire shops ( less than 5 min walk) with a delicious and varied breakfast served every morning. There is a very soothing onsen in the building. An easy walk down into the town centre and to the bus terminal. Excellent, good value place to stay in Nozawa Onsen
    Fiona
    Young couple
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 314 reviews
    Spacious Tatami room with very comfortable futon. Very friendly and accomodating staff. Location perfect too
    Chris
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £76.95
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 80 reviews
    Comfortable room, in small family-run hotel, with views across the village to the mountains and snow Excellent hosts - very obliging. Excellent traditional breakfast and dinners (dinners are booked separately). Easy 10min walk to travellator..past onsens, shrines and traditional buildings.
    Steven
    Family with young children
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 7 reviews
    Good location, close to onsens and 10 minute walk to the gondolas. Breakfast was amazing and served on time each morning. The staff were very friendly and made the stay very comfortable. The futons and tatami mats were comfy to sleep on and the rooms are kept fairly warm with heating. It can get cold however, over night but the bedding was very warm.
    Alison
    People with friends
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 24 reviews
    A lovely traditional Ryokan right in the middle of Nozawa main village a short walk from to the Yu-Road escalator which takes you straight up to the ski area. The hosts are lovely people and the traditional breakfast was delicious. It also has it's own onsen.
    Matthew
    Group
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 25 reviews
    We enjoyed our stay at Sawa, a traditional family run accomodation. Communal toilets, bathroom, onsen and dining. It’s basic but a lovely experience. Staff are very kind and friendly. We had a family tatami room and slept on futons. Good location, short walk to the first chairlift (ski hire & lift passes all available in same area) short walk to restaurants and onsen.
    Kate
    Family with young children
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 27 reviews
    Very friendly owner. The room is spacious and warm. Great location close to the Yu road. Liked how the western room offered a hybrid of a tatami mat area and western beds. There was even a yukata and tea set. Close to onsen nearby.
    Jesse
    Solo traveller
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 58 reviews
    This is a ryokan style hotel. The room is spacious and the futon beds very comfortable. The property is right on the ski fields which is great if you want to take a break and warm up during the day. Best thing? They have their own private ( for guests only) Onsen . Fantastic ✔️
    Julie
    Young couple
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 89 reviews
    Traditional-style ryokan with very elegant look. Fresh tatami floors in our room and everything was well maintained or new. Friendly helpful staff. Good location - in the heart of the village and a short walk to Yu-road travelator to Hikage gondola (you can leave your ski gear overnight at the ski hire places there, so a bit of a walk to the ryokan is fine). Good in-house onsen, and several other public onsens nearby.
    Ian
    Young couple
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 43 reviews
    Our room was amazing - super spacious, beautiful views, authentic Japanese feel with futons and tatami mats and the temperature was perfect. The location was also impeccable - 2 minute walk to the ski resort and ~5 minute walk to many cafes/restaurants/onsens etc. Nice and spacious communal area with comfortable couches and lovely views. The Japanese hosts were very friendly and helpful. There were no regular private showers but instead a public bath on site - lovely after a cold day skiing. It was also very quiet.
    Briana
    Young couple
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