A 1969 green-roofed mountain lodge in Nozawa Onsen, Nagano, a one-minute walk from the main gondola, with a hot tub, sauna and mountain views.
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Nozawa Onsen Lodge is a mountain lodge built in 1969, designed by architect Takamasa Yoshizaka, recognizable by its green roof and set a minute's walk from the village's main gondola. It sits in the Oyu district of Nozawa Onsen, a village in Nagano known for its thirteen free outdoor hot spring baths and historic streets that can be wandered between soaks.
The lodge pairs easy access to skiing and mountain views with amenities built for unwinding after a day outside: a hot tub and a sauna are on site, and the layout suits groups and families traveling together. Hours run from 7:00 to 21:00 every day, giving a wide window for check-in or use of the common spaces.
Getting here from Tokyo takes about four hours by car on the Kan-Etsu and Joshin-Etsu expressways, or roughly two hours by train and bus — the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Iiyama Station, then the Nozawa Onsen Liner bus from there. Parking at the lodge is limited and requires an advance paid reservation; if the lot fills, staff direct guests to a nearby paid lot. In winter, the road near the Nagasaka gondola doubles as part of the ski slope, so access is routed instead through Oyu-dori — GPS navigation may default to the summer route, so it's worth confirming directions ahead of a winter visit.
Booking runs directly through the lodge's own website.
Good to know
- How do I book a stay at Nozawa Onsen Lodge?
- Booking is handled directly through the lodge's website, nozawa-onsen.co.jp/lodge, or by phone at 050-8890-6608.
- How far is the lodge from Tokyo?
- About four hours by car via the Kan-Etsu and Joshin-Etsu expressways, or roughly two hours by train and bus using the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Iiyama Station followed by a 30-minute bus ride.
- Is parking available on site?
- Yes, but spaces are limited and require an advance paid reservation; if the lot is full, staff will direct guests to a nearby paid parking lot.
- What amenities does the lodge have?
- A hot tub, a sauna, mountain views, and proximity to skiing, with a setup geared toward groups and families.
- What are the lodge's opening hours?
- The lodge operates from 7:00 to 21:00 every day of the week.
Details checked October 2, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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