Nozawa Onsen is a village first and a ski resort second, and every 15 January it holds a fire festival where local men defend a wooden shrine tower against torch-wielding villagers. Even without the festival, it’s the most characterful base in the area.
Nestled in Nagano, the Snow Monkey Park & Shibu Onsen Afternoon Tour offers a captivating blend of nature and tradition - but what awaits beyond the snow monkeys?
Most Popular★ 5.0“Long walk, a good thing that we had weared the walking shoes. The apple pie was very good. The tour guy, Tome was very nice, friendly and respectful.”
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54 reviewsFrom $78.60by IXSM Travel
Fascinated by the prospect of witnessing snow monkeys, exploring a historic temple, and savoring local sake, visitors will find the 1-Day Winter Tour from Nozawa Onsen an unforgettable experience.
★ 5.0“A really enjoyable, fun family experience with a great guide. The walk is icy but beautiful, and the monkeys are special, particularly for the kids. The afternoon was relaxed and fascinating.”
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32 reviewsFrom $150.89by Snow Monkey Resorts Tours (Machinovate Japan Ltd.)
See Zenko-ji, Iiyama’s winter snow huts, Nozawa Onsen and a Shinshu miso brewery on a guided day trip from Nagano.
★ 4.6“The limited-time Iiyama Kamakura (Igloo) event is truly worth participating in. Thank you to Lion Travel for planning the itinerary, and to our guide, Ms. Carp, for her multi-faceted and friendly service, detailed explanations of each attraction, and comprehensive answers to traveler questions. Highly recommended!…”
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14 reviewsFrom $132.45
Discover Nagano's highlights with this full-day tour from Nozawa Onsen, including snow monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple, sake tasting, and authentic local cuisine.
★ 4.9“Kieron was a fantastic tour guide. Great communication, a wealth of knowledge and overall nice fellow. Our bus was clean and our driver provided a smooth ride. No complaints.”
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13 reviews10 hoursFrom $135by Machinovate Japan Ltd.
Get private Chinese or English ski coaching at Nozawa or Togari, with tailored lessons for beginners, families and more confident skiers.
★ 4.8“Had a great lesson with BiN (z12369874566)! He was super patient with the two of us and explained everything really clearly, especially how to fix our posture. Very professional but also easy to learn from. We made a lot of improvement, especially since one of…”
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6 reviewsFrom $301.55
Learn to ski or snowboard in Nozawa Onsen with a certified instructor, multilingual support, a full lesson day, and a video to take home.
★ 5.0“Kenn, the young and handsome Chinese instructor, is also amazing at Japanese. He was patient with me when I got lost and was late, helped me translate when renting equipment, and I was wearing too many layers and too much protection for snowboarding, making it…”
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3 reviewsFrom $472.95
Indulge in the exhilarating adventure of snowmobiling through the stunning winter landscapes of Nozawa Onsen, where the thrill of the ride is only matched by the opportunity to unwind in the region's renowned hot springs.
★ 5.02 reviewsFrom $162.40