We’ll send you more detailed information (including bus/trains timetables as soon as they are available) ahead of your arrival, however the following may help with planning the journey to Nozawa Dream:

• Most visitors come to Nozawa by shinkansen (bullet train), the nearest train station is Iiyama, which is about 14km away from the village. From Iiyama station: Nozawa Onsen Liner bus (approximately 25 minutes) or taxi. 
• Guests coming from Narita/Haneda airport can consider a shared jumbo taxi, provided by Chuo Taxi
• Alternatively, guests coming from Narita/Haneda airport can opt for a direct shuttle bus, provided by Nagano Snow Shuttle

For Nozawa Dream, the nearest bus stop is called “Shinden”, one stop before the final one, and from there it’s a short walk (250 meters).

For Nozawa Dream Central, the nearest stop is the final one “Chuo (Central) Terminal”, and from there it’s a short walk (200 meters).

The nearest ski slope to Nozawa Dream is about 300 meters away. Nagasaka Gondola (the main lift in Nozawa) is approximately 650 meters away (rental gear can be left overnight at our recommended rental shop located in front of the Gondola).

Nozawa Dream Central is a couple of minutes’ walk away from the (free) ski shuttle bus stop (the shuttle bus takes to Nagasaka Gondola). Alternatively, the “moving walk Yu Road” (that leads to Hikage area) is approximately 500 meters away.

We recommend a rental shop conveniently located right in front of the entrance of Nagasaka Gondola (the main lift in Nozawa), which provides very good gear at reasonable prices. Our Guests enjoy a 10% discount. We’ll provide all relevant information ahead of your arrival.

Ahead of your arrival we’ll indicate what are the ski passes that we believe provide the best value, which are usually daily passes that include a lunch voucher.

Ahead of your arrival we’ll indicate how to book ski classes with the instructors that we believe provide the best customised service to non-Japanese visitors

Live updates from the ski resort company can be found here, including official snow depth, lifts/slopes status, live cams, etc.

For weather and snow forecast we recommend Snow Japan, an independent and unbiased source of information, that also provides a daily commentary and an interesting snowfall analysis including comparisons with previous seasons

Yes, we’ll be happy to receive your luggage ahead of your arrival, we’ll store it for you until you get to Nozawa. Luggage can be sent from main airports or from convenience stores. We’ll send you more precise instructions on how to do it ahead of your arrival.

It is strongly recommended to always carry some cash, as not all shops in Nozawa (and in Japan in general) accept credit cards. There are two ATMs in Nozawa that accept foreign cards, but please note that they do not offer a 24/7 service and they only allow a limited withdrawal amount. More info can be found here.