Nozawa Grand Hotel

We stayed here in Jan 2024 and Jan 2026. The staff always provide excellent service, and the breakfast/dinner were delicious. The only downside is that the facility is a bit old and worn, but it was no big deal to us. For our most recent stay, we requested 4 extra futons because it was a bit too hard. There was a gentleman who works at the reception table at night who personally delivered 1 futon at a time to our room. The staff are always courteous and go the extra mile to make our stay comfortable. We look forward to our next stay there.

Wonderful hotel to experience amazing Japanese hospitality. Our family of 4 (2 adults 2 teenagers) stayed in a Japanese style Family room. Each night futon beds were made and in the mornings packed away by staff. The room size was comfortable and has a great view of the ski slopes. I have included a picture of the view from our room with the review. Our stay included delicious buffet breakfast and Japanese dinner. Staff were very helpful and accommodating, enhancing our stay experience. In terms of location, it is about a 15-20 mins walk to the ski fields, through the old town. Nice walk and very manageable. We’ll definitely love to stay again the next time we get to visit beautiful Nozawa Onsen.

4 nights with a toddler in a Japanese room. Outstanding. Our room included half board and the breakfast dinner were outstanding. We chose it for positive reviews and that we didn’t have to share a bathroom. Beautiful views on the mountains we were skiing down.

With most other accommodation sold out by August the year before, this hotel checked all my boxes except for one drawback being on the tallest spot in town- you have to walk a bit downhill and then up again to access the Hikage ski area( 25 mins walk including using the Yu Road). Do get the full board option. Unless you like the buzz of hanging around noisy bars and eateries apres ski, not to mention the challenge of getting a reservation at your choice of eatery - full board fixes it. You get nightly 8 course kaiseki fine dining menus- felt spoiled! Onsen baths were good, and staff friendly. Tip: if coming from Iiysma railway station, do NOT get, as most people do- the 600 yen direct snow shuttle bus. That one stops at the Chuo bus terminal . Instead go to bus stop number 2 and catch the #9 nagaden local bus that stops at several|Stops before ending at the hotel itself. The bus turns around for its return leg right there

Nozawa Grand Hotel is a centrally located hotel with panoramic views of Nozawa Onsen as it is located on a higher elevation. However, it does meant a bit of a climb uphill with luggages (and snowboard bags) from the bus terminal. It is possible to get a taxi or take a bus to the bus stop outside the hotel if the bus service is in operation. In winter, if there is snow and ice on the slope, it can be a icy and slippery on the way to and fro the hotel. The rooms of the hotel, both the Japanese and western rooms are huge and have ensuite toilets and bathrooms which is a luxury in Nozawa Onsen. Most notably, the indoor baths are big and have showering booths. There is also outdoor baths with great views of the town. However these outdoor baths do not have showering facilities and the changing area is not heated. The dinner served at the hotel is decent, it is a classic multicourse Japanese meal with sashimi, rice, appetizers etc. Breakfast is served buffet style. If you do not have dinner included in your stay, there is a good Japanese restaurant just outside serving unagi-don and teriyaki don. There are also a few izakayas, cafes and pizza restaurant near the hotel. The hotel's relatively central location also make it very accessible to the town's F&B offerings. The hotel is closer to the Hikage Gondola via the Yu Road, a travellator that connects the town to the base area of the Hikage zone. In the earlier seasons, it can be a bit of a walk from the hotel to the Nagasaka Zone. The hotel has its own changing and locker area which is quite basic. There is a small souvenir shop and they hotel can also receive and send luggages which will be useful for visitors who have their skiing and snowboarding gear.

Had an amazing 3-night stay at Nozawa Grand Hotel. Our private onsen was the highlight—perfect for unwinding after a day out. The room was spacious and comfortable, with beautiful views. Service was warm and attentive, making our stay even more enjoyable. A great choice for a relaxing getaway in Nozawa Onsen!

A quaint hotel situated close to the ski fields. The rooms were pretty large in comparison to standard hotel rooms. It’s only restaurant serves a set course menu for dinner and a buffet for breakfast. The waitresses were very kind and helpful. Whilst the hotel looked grand, the rooms however, were a bit dated and needed in a bit of refurbishment. Overall, it’s a good hotel if you want to ski or snowboard due to its close vicinity to the ski fields

This is our first trip to Japan (from Australia, travelling with a 9 year old and a 12 year old). The Nozawa Grand Hotel was our first hotel other than a quick one nighter in Tokyo on our way through. All of the staff were very kind and helpful. The room was a good size, and the outdoor onsen attached to our room was great after a day’s skiing. The shower/bathroom area was a little basic but the beds were comfy and the hotel was well run and clean. We struggled a little.with the food, not being very familiar with traditional Japanese cuisine. For those that love Japanese food though I think you would be really well catered for. We were served a private banquet on our first night, which we weren’t expecting. It was so beautifully prepared and served - but we couldn’t really do it justice, especially the kids who wouldn’t try much of it. They even struggled a little with the breakfast buffet which had limited western style options. There are lots of different bars and restaurants close by though. We were in town during the fire festival which was great to see. We also had a hire car which was great - we drove ourselves to see the snow monkeys which was a great day trip from Nozawa. After we checked out and drove to our next hotel we realised we had left some papers in our room. I called and confirmed they found them and said we would drive back to pick them up in a few days. However two days later they arrived by courier at our new hotel, which was just wonderful of them to arrange.