Nozawa Onsen
Ski Resort

Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort

Resort Information

Nozawa Onsen is the perfect place to visit for a authentic Japanese ski experience. The ski resort offenses a variety of slopes and activities that are perfect for anyone- from beginners to experts. Nozawa is located on the slopes of Mt. Kenashi and is one of Japan’s oldest ski grounds. The resort receives a consistent amount of snowfall each year, making it the perfect spot for a winter getaway.

Browse ski runs below or you can find more information about the ski field directly from the Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort webpage.

Ski Resort Map
Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort

Ski runs

Challenge 39° Wall

Advanced
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Challenge 39° Wall

Advanced
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900m - 1,070m
300m
The steepest course in Nozawa Onsen, perfect for powder runs. Accessed from the top of Schneider course and runs into the main Challenge course.

Challenge Course

Intermediate
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Advanced

Challenge Course

Intermediate
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Advanced
735m - 1,075m
1200m
Features a variety of terrain, narrow at the entrance, wide and flat in the center, then turning steeply toward Utopia B course and the Forest trail. The Challenge pair lift generally runs on weekends and holidays.

Forest Trail

Beginner
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Intermediate

Forest Trail

Beginner
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Intermediate
660m - 1,075m
5000m
A beginner course connecting Paradise slope with the Hikage ski area. It's 5km long and ideal for beginners, but narrow in most parts (7-10 meters). Be careful not to get separated from your group.

Hikage Slopes

Beginner
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Advanced

Hikage Slopes

Beginner
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Advanced
660m - 790m
600m
The heart of the old Nozawa Onsen ski resort, easily accessed from the village by the "Yu Road" travellator or free shuttle service from the Nagasaka area. Home to the main ski school, ticket offices, day care center, several restaurants, and the kids park.
The Hikage Gondola, a quad lift and a triple lift to connect to the Nagasaka Goldola.

Karasawa Slope

Beginner
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Karasawa Slope

Beginner
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565m - 970m
3000m
A long gentle beginner course in the bottom valley of the Nozawa ski area, with an average incline of 8 degrees. Located next to Carpark 2, with a lift ticket office, shuttle bus stop, and access lift connecting to the Nagasaka ski area.
Open pair lift.

Paradise Slope

Beginner
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Paradise Slope

Beginner
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1,075m - 1,230m
1200m
The largest open area on the mountain, ideal for beginners with great views across the valley toward Mt Myoko. Includes an open quad lift and several restaurants, making it a perfect family course.
Open quad lift.

Schneider Course

Advanced
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Schneider Course

Advanced
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700m - 1,075m
1500m
An expert-level course for advanced skiers, featuring a ridge run with a maximum incline of 32 degrees. The first half is generally groomed, while the lower half is steep and ungroomed. Branches off to Challenge and Utopia courses.

Skyline Course

Intermediate
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Advanced

Skyline Course

Intermediate
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Advanced
565m - 1,450m
4500m
Recently expanded, now allowing skiing directly from the top of Yamabiko back to the village. For advanced skiers, with a narrow entrance and several ungroomed courses branching off towards the bottom (Grandprix, Jumping, Hachiman, Mukobayashi).
Serviced by the pair lift next to the top gondola station.

Uenotaira Slope

Beginner
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Advanced

Uenotaira Slope

Beginner
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Advanced
1,220m - 1,410m
2000m
Extends across the plateau in the middle of Mt. Kenashi, accessible from both Nagasaka and Hikage Gondolas. Known for excellent snow quality from early to late season. The wide and gentle slopes are perfect for beginners and families. Features a half-pipe and a snow park.
High-speed covered quad lift.

Uenotaira Snow Park

Beginner
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Advanced

Uenotaira Snow Park

Beginner
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Advanced
1,220m - 1,410m
2000m
Runs along the right side of the Uenotaira course, featuring equipment like rails, boxes, barrels, wave run, small kickers, large kickers, and a well-maintained halfpipe. Serviced by the Uenotaira covered quad lift, with toilets and restaurants at both the top and bottom.

Utopia Ski Area

Advanced
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Utopia Ski Area

Advanced
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675m - 900m
750m
Consists of Utopia A and B courses. Utopia A branches off Schneider course, featuring a mogul field and ungroomed sections. Utopia B is less steep, running back toward the Utopia bottom lift station and the Hikage ski area.

Yamabiko Slopes

Intermediate
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Advanced

Yamabiko Slopes

Intermediate
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Advanced
1,366m - 1,650m
800m - 1300m
Nozawa Onsen ski resort's mountaintop area, consisting of five courses (A to E). Offers expansive views and wide-open spaces, contrasting the narrow streets of the hot spring village below. Depending on snow conditions, this area can run until early May. On clear days, you can see the Sea of Japan from the summit.
Covered quad lift to the top of A course at the summit, and an open quad lift to the top of D and E courses.
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