Nozawa Onsen Guide
Short, practical guides to Nozawa Onsen Village for visitors from overseas. One new guide a day at most, each one built from public sources (village and city offices, the prefecture, national agencies, transport operators) that we list at the end with the date we read them. If we could not check something, we say so and leave it out.
Latest guides
How Do You Stay Safe in Nozawa Onsen in Winter? Snow, Avalanches and Emergency Numbers
Walking and driving on snow, the ski resort's backcountry gate rules, avalanche warning signs, and the 110, 119 and visitor hotline numbers.
What Are Nozawa Onsen's Soto-yu? The 13 Free Public Baths and How to Use Them Respectfully
The 13 communal baths kept by villagers: what is inside, how hot the water is, house rules for guests, opening hours, donations and the stamp trail.
How Do You Get to Nozawa Onsen from Tokyo? The Shinkansen to Iiyama, Then the Bus
Hokuriku Shinkansen to Iiyama, the Nozawa Onsen Liner from bus stop 4, fares and payment, the October 2026 local bus change, and winter driving rules.