Namerikawa to Nozawaonsen

Updated: March 17, 2024 11:26 PM

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Namerikawa to Nozawa Onsen

Language: Japanese

Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)

Distance: Approximately 160 km

How to Reach

• By train: Take the Hokuriku Shinkansen from Namerikawa Station to Nagano Station, then transfer to the Shinano Railway Line to Nozawa Onsen Station. The journey takes around 3 hours and costs approximately 12,000 JPY.
• By bus: There are no direct buses from Namerikawa to Nozawa Onsen. You can take a bus from Namerikawa to Toyama Station, then transfer to a bus to Nozawa Onsen. The journey takes around 5 hours and costs approximately 7,000 JPY.
• By car: Rent a car and drive from Namerikawa to Nozawa Onsen. The journey takes around 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Expenses

• Accommodation: Around 5,000 JPY per night for a hotel or ryokan.
• Food: Around 3,000 JPY per day for meals and snacks.
• Transportation: Around 12,000 JPY for a round-trip train ticket or 7,000 JPY for a round-trip bus ticket.
• Activities: Around 5,000 JPY for a day trip to Jigokudani Monkey Park or a hike in the surrounding mountains.

Best time to go

The best time to visit Nozawa Onsen is during the winter months, from December to March, when the snow is at its best for skiing and snowboarding. However, Nozawa Onsen is also a popular destination during the summer months, when visitors can enjoy hiking, mountain biking, and fishing.

What to Eat

• Oyaki: A local specialty made of buckwheat flour and filled with vegetables or meat.
• Soba noodles: A type of thin buckwheat noodle served with a variety of toppings.
• Onsen tamago: Eggs boiled in the hot springs.

Where to Go

• Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort: One of the most popular ski resorts in Japan, with a variety of slopes for all levels of skiers and snowboarders.
• Jigokudani Monkey Park: A park where visitors can observe Japanese macaques bathing in hot springs.
• Nozawa Onsen Hot Springs: A number of hot springs located throughout the town, where visitors can relax and rejuvenate.

FAQ

• Can I ski or snowboard in Nozawa Onsen?
• Yes, Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort is one of the most popular ski resorts in Japan.
• Can I see monkeys bathing in hot springs?
• Yes, you can visit Jigokudani Monkey Park to see Japanese macaques bathing in hot springs.
• How do I get to Nozawa Onsen?
• You can reach Nozawa Onsen by train, bus, or car. The most convenient option is to take the Hokuriku Shinkansen from Namerikawa Station to Nagano Station, then transfer to the Shinano Railway Line to Nozawa Onsen Station.

*Distance calculation may be aerial distance.

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