Nozawa Onsen Powder Weekend

Huge ski resort with some of the best pow around. Free hot springs all around town. Great snow, great resort, free ski and snowboard lessons, party event, good people - good times!
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Overview

Full weekend at the epic Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort! Lots of free hot springs all over town. Quality lodge close to the slopes. Free ski and snowboard lessons, party event, cant wait!

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

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

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

Breakfast in the hotel
Skiing / Snowboarding at Nozawa Onsen followed by a soak in the onsen.
Return bus back to Shinjuku. Stop for snacks/dinner along the way.

Inclusions

Transport

  • Round trip, private charter bus: Shinjuku ~ Nozawa Onsen ~ Shinjuku

Accommodation

  • Two night's accommodation - quality lodge, only 2min walk from the lifts. Ski back to the door!

Meals

  • Breakfast on both Saturday and Sunday mornings
  • Dinner on Saturday night

Tickets/Entry Fees

  • One day lift pass for use at Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort.

Optional Activities (Free)

  • Free beginner ski or snowboard lessons on Saturday morning with English speaking instructors

Tour Staff

  • Dedicated trip leaders for the whole trip

Other Inclusions

  • Accident compensation insurance
  • 10% sales tax

Optional Extras

Ski Set (Skis, Poles, Boots) ¥4,500 / day
Ski Boots Only ¥2,500 / day
Skis & Poles Only ¥3,500 / day

Snowboard & Bindings Only ¥3,500 / day
Snowboard Set (Board, Boots, Bindings) ¥4,500 / day
Snowboard Boots Only ¥2,500 / day

Wear Set (Jacket & Pants) ¥3,500 / day
Snow Pants Only ¥2,000 / day
Snow Jacket Only ¥2,000 / day

Snow Goggles ¥500 / day
Snow Gloves ¥500 / day
Helmet, Goggles, Gloves Set ¥3,000 / day
Helmet ¥2,000 / day
Snow Goggles & Gloves ¥1,000 / day

Free ski lessons (beginner) Free
Free snowboard lessons (beginner) Free

Lift pass for the final day ¥8,000 / day

Dates & Availability

Jan 22nd (Fri) – Jan 24th (Sun), 2027 Available On Sale
¥43,900 ¥40,900
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Important notes

Rooming: rooms are shared rooms with 3~5 people, allocated with same gender. You are welcome to room with friends - please make a note on the booking form. Private rooms for two or three people are also available during booking, if booking for 2 or more people at once. Room styles may vary according to the hotel and may be Japanese style tatami mat rooms with futons or western style rooms with beds.

Reviews

“This was my first ski outing with TSC and overall it was a very positive experience. The trip was well organised and communications were efficiently handled. The cost of the weekend was reasonable and the hotel's facilities and food were excellent for the price. The social events were also fun, with plenty of opportunities to make new friends on and off the slopes. Definitely planning to be back next year!”

Michael Mar 2026

“I enjoyed very much. The snow was real powder! I would join next year too!”

Rieko Feb 2026

“Very well organized trip with helpful and friendly guides! TSC is always my go-to for snow trips.”

Jessie Feb 2026

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

Muhammad Feb 2026

“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 Jan 2026

“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 Jan 2026

“Everyone is always very nice and helpful! Nozawa is a wonderful place to ski. Thank you very much!”

Francesca Jan 2026

“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 Jan 2026

“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 Jan 2025

“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 Jan 2025

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

Tina Jan 2025

“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 Jan 2025

“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 Jan 2025

“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 Jan 2025

“Great value for money! Super powder weekend. Cheap powder ski rentals right in front of the accommodation. Amazing organization, nice hotel with bathtub and good breakfast. Guides always helpful and supportive. The only downside: the accommodation is close to one lift but far from the Nagasaka Gondola (17 min walk uphill) . ”

Francesca Mar 2024

“What a great start of our snowboarding trip with Tokyo Snow in 2024! Snowfall all day long, the sun and the blue sky the next day, and everything was well organized! It was an extra bonus that we played pool and darts with our new friends at the party. Thank you, KG and TSC staff for a great trip! Can’t wait to hang out with you guys again!”

Miki Feb 2024

“Very good trip as always. Hotel with brand new tatami rooms and great views, perfect location practically at the foot of the lifts, well equipped for gear storage and drying, free onsen nearby and very good food. Travel arrangements impeccable. Already looking forward to the next trip.”

Alberto Jan 2024

“Awesome weekend in Nozawa Onsen. This was my second time on this trip and it continues to be one of the best. The Nozawa village has lots of cute bars and restaurants in addition to the numerous onsens around town. Trip leaders were great and the snow conditions were ideal. Highly recommend joining this trip!!”

Courtney Jan 2024

“Great weekend trip! Well planned out by trip leaders.”

Alvin Jan 2023

“Nozawa Onsen Powder Weekend with Tokyo Snow Club is becoming our annual event. A fantastic way to spend weekend with friendly and cool people addition to snowboarding. Keiji is an excellent tour leader. He has eyes everywhere and makes sure everyone is happy. He has a great amount of snowboarding knowledges and experiences. He advises to each person at a different level. We all improved our snowboarding skill during this weekend. Thanks to Keiji, a fantastic leader and his staff! Will definitely book another trip with TSC very soon. ”

Miki Jan 2023

“Enjoyable trip! Had loads of fun! Kenji san was a really awesome snowboarding teacher!”

Victor Jan 2023

“Well organised trip with a great group of people. Good food at the accommodation and easy to get to the slopes. A little cramped on the full bus. Great value although the travel subsidy vouchers weren’t accepted anywhere in the village. ”

Euan Jan 2023

“I decided to go alone for the first time for this season but 3rd time with snow club. Always having fun with this group and could make new friends! The resort was also good ,many lifts and courses to enjoy.”

Sirithanya Jan 2023

“Well organised and KG and the other crews were nice and fun. ”

ERI Jan 2023

“One of the best trips with TSC so far! The hotel and food were really good, so were the rentals. Slopes were great too! ”

Rohit Jan 2023

“It was the first time I travelled with Tokyo Snow Club and certainly not the last one. The excellently organized trip offered space to socialize and, at the same time to be independent. One had a choice. The combination of snow, skis and hot springs was marvellous. I had a great time!”

Aleksandra Jul 2022

“Very good week end, good organisation, recommended. ”

Michael Jan 2022