Chubu · Nozawaonsen, Nagano

♨ Nozawa Onsen

A ski village with 13 free public bathhouses run by locals.

Quick facts

Location: Nozawaonsen, Nagano (Chubu region)
Water type: Sulfur spring
Tattoos: Check ahead with each bath
Directions: Open in Google Maps

The water

A sulphur spring.

History

It is said to have been discovered by the priest Gyoki in the Nara era. In the Kamakura era it was counted among the 'three Mi-yu' baths. The famous pickled vegetable nozawana is washed in the village's hot springs.

Getting there

From: Tokyo / Nagano
Route: JR Hokuriku Shinkansen to Iiyama, then Nozawa Onsen Liner bus
Time: about 25 min by bus
JR Pass: Shinkansen covered; bus not covered.

Check current timetables and fares before you travel.

Famous for (meibutsu)

Nozawana (food): the village's famous pickled greens
Hatoguruma (craft): akebi-vine pigeon-on-wheels folk toy

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