Whether you are introducing a child to the snow for the very first time or an adult looking for a new adventure in skiing, Nozawa Onsen ski resort has the perfect area for you to get you started !

Uenotaira and Paradise slopes

The slope is gentle and wide, and since the temperature is lower than at the base area, the snow quality is excellent. Four-person chairlift equipped with safety bars, ensuring a safe and secure ride. To reach the bottom of the mountain, you can either ski down via the tree-lined course that extends from the Paradise Slope, or if you are not confident in your skiing ability, you can take the gondola lift you rode up on to return to the base.

The Foot of the Mountain – Hikage Area * Nagasaka * Karasawa

The lower slopes of the resort are separated in 3 different locations : Hikage – Nagasaka – Karasawa. You will find there, wide and gentle slopes with quick and easy access from the village. Within a short walk distance from most accommodation and close to rental shops, first timer guests can also enjoy winter sports.

Of the three areas, Karasawa is the lowest one and is located next to the parking P2. A Ticket center, toilets and shuttle bus stop make its access easy even during snow storm. The main slope is serviced by the Karasawa Pair Lift. And the Nagasaka Link chairlift gives you a easy access to the Nagasaka gondola, in the next valley.

With the most busy area in the morning, you find Nagasaka, located next to the parking P1 (separated in A – B – C block with direct access to the slopes). Here you can find rental shops, cafes, bars and restaurants. A ticket center, toilets, and the last stop of the free shuttle bus to complete the services range available over there.

Finally, the most preferred area of family and kids, The Hikage area. Higher up on the mountain with access via travelator to and from the village. This is where you will find the Kids Park and School for lessons. A ticket center, toilets, child daycare, restaurants and rental shops are also provided there.

Nozawa Onsen Kids Park

Safe! Secure! Full of Fun! Enjoy playing in the snow at the Kids’ Park!

Easy access from the hot spring village via the free moving walkway “Yu Road”!(from the Kanji Play and the word ‘road’, literally means the “Fun’s Road”) or by snowmobile shuttle Naski Go (¥700 yen one way *preschool child rides free per paying adult*) from the Nagasaka area. It is located in front of the Hikage Information Center on the Hikage Slope, the Kids’ Park features permanent fluffy play equipment and a sledding area. It’s the perfect place for young children who are just getting started with skiing or snowboarding—or making their very first snow-play debut!

A safe but exiting kids play area, with everything the little ones need. Here you will find sled and tubing courses, jumping castles and Magic carpets for first time skiers and snowboarders.

The kids park operates every day from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, from the middle of December till the end of March depending on the snow conditions.

Ski and snowboard lessons for children

Lessons are held every day at the Hikage ski school. Ski lesson are open for children from 5 to 12 years old. 
Snowboard lessons are open for children from 7 to 12 years old.

Lessons are divided into groups that fits a certain level. Absolute beginners stay near the kids park at the magic carpet while more capable skiers/snowboarders are taken out into the resort to learn. Parents meet their children back at the kids park at the end of the lesson.