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Hot springs in Nozawa Onsen

1Springs
90°CAvg temp
1Public baths
1Free entry
1Near train
73 hotels nearby15 dining options nearby1 convenience stores nearby7 attractions nearby
Nozawa Onsen, Nozawa OnsenFREE

Nozawa Onsen

Nozawa Onsen · Chubu

90°CPublic Bath

A traditional village in Nagano Prefecture with 13 free public bathhouses maintained by the local community. The bathhouses, called soto-yu, have been managed by neighborhood cooperatives called yunakama for nearly four centuries. The same village is also home to world-class ski slopes. That combination is rare anywhere in the world.

中尾新田 バスターミナル · 0.4 km

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Frequently asked questions

Yes, Nozawa Onsen has 1 free hot spring you can visit without an entrance fee. Check individual listings for current access details.

Hot springs in Nozawa Onsen average around 90°C. Individual springs range from relaxing warm baths to intensely hot therapeutic pools — always check the temperature rating before entering.

From Tokyo, take the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Iiyama (about 100 min). Nozawa Onsen Liner bus (~25 min). Total journey time is approximately 130 minutes.

Yes. Nozawa Onsen has 1 public bath well-suited to first-time onsen visitors. Rinse thoroughly before entering, no swimming, and keep noise to a minimum.

Winter for skiing and snow monkeys; autumn for foliage. is considered the ideal time to visit Nozawa Onsen. Hot springs are a year-round attraction — winter visits are especially popular as the contrast between cold air and hot water creates a uniquely atmospheric soak.

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About hot springs in Nozawa Onsen

Village-style onsen town in Nagano Prefecture with 13 free public bathhouses (soto-yu), world-class ski slopes, and a preserved Edo-period atmosphere.