Nozawa Onsen Powder Weekend

Nozawa Onsen Powder Weekend

Huge ski resort with some of the best pow around. Free hot springs all around town. Peak snow conditions, great resort, party event, good people - good times!

Overview

Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort is truly a snow paradise - a huge resort, with a great variety of courses offering something for everyone. From long, wide open runs that are great for beginners and intermediates to steep powder runs that will leave the more experienced skiiers/boarders grinning ear to ear. The super long runs of Nozawa Onsen also mean that you spend alot more time cruising down the slopes than sitting on the lifts. The back & side country tree runs at Nozawa Onsen are second to none. There are natural halfpipes, gullies and tons of well spaced powder tree runs to explore.

The traditional town of Nozawa Onsen is scattered with authentic Japanese buildings and free onsen houses throughout. There is a fantastic atomosphere in the village with many restaurants, bars and night spots. 

We are staying in a stylish lodge located only 2min walk from the lifts (you can ski back to the door). The lodge is very close to one of the larger free onsens, and also has its own onsen on site. 

The Plan

19:30 ~ 23:00 :
Meet in Shinjuku. All aboard the TSC Bus! Watch movies, chat with old and new friends, and get excited! Stop to stretch and grab snacks along the way. Arrive in Nozawa Onsen and check into the hotel. Have a late night onsen and/or sleep

07:30 ~ 08:30 :
Breakfast at the hotel
08:30 ~ 16:30 :
Head onto the slopes! Get out there early and ski / snowboard all day. Free lessons available
16:30 ~ 18:30 :
Soak in one of the free onsens (or hotel onsen). Relax with a cold drink
18:30 ~ 19:30 :
Dinner in the hotel restaurant
19:30 :
Party / social event

07:30 ~ 08:30 :
Breakfast in the hotel
08:30 ~ 16:00 :
Skiing / Snowboarding at Nozawa Onsen followed by a soak in the onsen.
16:00 ~ 20:30 :
Return bus back to Shinjuku. Stop for snacks/dinner along the way.

Reviews

5.00

the accommodation was clean, not cold, and not far! also the trip was nice!

Muhammad / 01 Feb 2026
5.00

This was absolutely a powder weekend. I was surprised that the hotel for this trip was so clean and comfortable! Even if you aren’t a pro, you can have fun at the beginner lesson and enjoy all the onsen in town and what a cute town it is. The hotel itself was located close enough to a lift and there were lots of cute restaurants in town too. The snow and slopes were the best I’ve ever experienced and I can’t wait to go back.

Katie / 30 Jan 2026
5.00

Had a wonderful time! The rooms were fantastic, the food was just what you expect! Everything was expertly planned and ran on schedule. It would be nice if we could have some brief input on random roommate pairings (sleep times, language).

Olivia / 28 Jan 2026
5.00

It was a well organized trip as always. The hotel was just a 3 min walk to the closest lift. We had great breakfast and delicious hot pot for dinner. With the rental shop across the street it was a really comvenient location, even with an Onsen. Nozawa offers a great variability of pists and the numerous Onsen in the village are a big plus. It was snowing a lot during our trip, with great powder snow.

Laura / 27 Jan 2026
5.00

Wonderful trip! The guides are always organized, very friendly and helpful. The accommodation is a few minutes walk from the Karasawa lift. Lots of yummy food for breakfast and dinner and great company! Thank you always:)

Francesca / 28 Jan 2025
5.00

Great weekend! The resort is pretty good, long runs, good off piste and the town is beautiful, nice community. Also the hotel location quick close to the chair lift and the staff very supportive. Totally recommended.

Rogelio / 28 Jan 2025
5.00

The team behind TSC organizes everything pretty seamlessly, and are also great people to ride with. They take care of the details so you can just focus on being on the mountain. Always appreciate you all, TSC team!

Linda / 28 Jan 2025
5.00

The hotel room and food were amazing and the tour guides made sure everything ran smoothly. I thoroughly enjoyed this trip!

Tina / 28 Jan 2025
5.00

Only a 4 hour bus ride with a couple stops away. Hotel is minutes from the slopes & its nice, cozy, and warm with plenty of hang out space. There's a rental shop across the street with gear for all types of levels. Fantastic meals and walking distance to Nozawa's night life & minutes away from a shuttle that brings you to the gondola base if that's more preferred. Hotel is also minutes from other delicious cafes and restaurants and walking distance to other onsens. The TSC staff always does a great job curating a fun experience for everyone. Only tip is to bring a powercord for extra access to outlets at the hotel.

Jenessa / 28 Jan 2025
5.00

Another amazing trip with TSC. Easy ride up and back to Nozawa, great party in the evening, and very organized throughout. Thanks for the great trip!

Nicholas / 28 Jan 2025