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

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
5.00

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 / 12 Feb 2024
5.00

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 / 16 Jan 2024
5.00

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 / 16 Jan 2024
5.00

Great weekend trip! Well planned out by trip leaders.

Alvin / 30 Jan 2023