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Nozawa Onsen, the only village in Japan that has ‘‘onsen’’ in it’s name. Though Nozawa Onsen is renowned for its famous power snow, in green season there is a variety of outdoor activities such as mountain biking, hiking, SUP etc in the lush green mountains and surrounding lakes. Immerse yourself in this quaint and picturesque village, learn its charming unique culture that has been passed on and spread the joy.
There are 13 natural hot springs scattered around in Nozawa Onsen Village, and everyone is welcome to use them. Local residents use the hot springs to cook and to bath on a daily basis. They also well known as a social gathering place unique to Nozawa Onsen where residents and travelers are able to communicate over the bath. Thanks to the establishment and great effort of the local "Yu Nakama" community who live around the hot springs, all these public communal baths are managed and well maintained.
All the onsens are free to use, but it is highly appreciated that visitors can drop a few coins in the offertory box provided after you enjoyed it.
n the mountains of Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort, there are mountain biking trails catered for beginners to advanced riders. For inquiries on mountain bike rental or tours, please contact Mt'Dock directly.
(COMPASSHOUSE https://compasshouse.jp/summer）).
At Lake Hokuryu, located 5 minutes by car and 10 minutes by MTB from the town center, you can enjoy stand up paddleboard (SUP) in a lush green environment surrounded by mountains. When there is no wind, cruising on the mirror-like surface of the lake is just as amazing as sweating yourself out in the Cosmic Sauna.
On-site reservation is possible.
For SUP reservations, please visit "Nozawa Greenfield" (https://www.nozawagreenfield.com/sup)
For Sauna reservations, please check here (https://cosmic-view.com/)
For SUP reservations, please visit "Nozawa Greenfield" (https://www.nozawagreenfield.com/sup)
For Sauna reservations, please check here (https://cosmic-view.com/)
Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort is full of charm even in summer. At the Uenotaira Highlands Picnic Garden, there are more than 500 kinds of alpine plants and wild grasses, beds of flower fields, rock gardens and outdoor picnic areas, with wooden decks and shaded outdoor lounges incorporated into the natural setting of the mountains and forests. It is easily accessible by the new Nagasaka gondola, so bring your lunch and enjoy it in this beautiful setting.
Sparena is a pool facility which offers not only both semi-indoor hot spring pool and outdoor pool, but also a free flowing hot spring where you can experience all different water activities while wearing your swimmers. Absolutely kids friendly and great for those who wants to try onsen in a more friendly way.
Sparena
https://nozawaski.com/report_summer/11671/?summer
Sparena is a pool facility which offers not only both semi-indoor hot spring pool and outdoor pool, but also a free flowing hot spring where you can experience all different water activities while wearing your swimmers. Absolutely kids friendly and great for those who wants to try onsen in a more friendly way.
Sparena
https://nozawaski.com/report_summer/11671/?summer
The Nozawa Onsen Fire Festival (Nozawa Onsen Dōsojin Hi-Matsuri) is one of the three major famed fire festival in Japan, takes place every winter on January 15.
This festival has been passed on for generations and is believed to celebrate the first born, dispel bad spirits, fend off epidemics and misfortunes, bring good fortune and fertility, also pray for good match.
As thousands of people and artists were fascinated by the festival, the late Taro Okamoto, renowned artist, art theorist, and writer who is particularly well known for his avant-garde paintings and public sculptures and murals was also very impressed by witnessing himself, that he came almost every year, and donated a lot of his work to Nozawa Onsen.
2022 LIVE Streaming of Nozawa Onsen Dosojin Hi Matsuri
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSOMmiTtDD0
2022 LIVE Streaming of Nozawa Onsen Dosojin Hi Matsuri
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSOMmiTtDD0
