Nozawa Onsen

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Nozawa Onsen

Enjoy visiting hot springs and collecting stamps in the hot spring resort lined with inns.

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Nozawa Onsen has an array of inns and restaurants that offer hot springs and local food. It is a historical resort with legends - some say it was found by Reverend Gyoki in the era of Emperor Shomu (724-748), others say it was found by a mountain priest in training.

One of Nozawa Onsen’s attractions is Sotoyu Meguri - visiting 13 natural hot springs preserved since Edo Period. Each hot spring has particular effects and you can bathe in the ones that you like. Foot baths also dot the town for your day use (public ones are closed during winter and some allow limited use).

Historical and tourist spots in the resort offer stamps, 27 spots in all which you can collect for fun. When you collect more than 10 of them, you are given Yu Towel with Taro Okamoto’s calligraphy who has an episode in Nozawa Onsen. When you go on Sotoyu Meguri, collect Nozawa Onsen stamps while you are learning the history of the hot spring resort.

Highlights

  • The hot spring resort with 13 hot springs and restaurants serving local food.
  • Sotoyu Meguri lets you bathe in the hot springs preserved since Edo Period.
  • Visit tourist sights and historical spots and learn the resort’s history and collect stamps.
  • When you collect more than 10 stamps, you are given an original award with the artist Taro Okamoto’s calligraphy.

Photos

  • Oyu, the symbol of Nozawa Onsen is at the center of the resort

    Oyu, the symbol of Nozawa Onsen is at the center of the resort

  • Sotoyu is a familiar place for locals to visit

    Sotoyu is a familiar place for locals to visit

  • While touring around Sotoyu, stop by at a foot bath for a break

    While touring around Sotoyu, stop by at a foot bath for a break

  • A stamp booklet is available at Nozawa Onsen Tourist information Center, etc. (420 yen, excluding tax)

    A stamp booklet is available at Nozawa Onsen Tourist information Center, etc. (420 yen, excluding tax)

  • To get a stamp printed, place paper on the platform and rub the paper with a wooden stick

    To get a stamp printed, place paper on the platform and rub the paper with a wooden stick

Reviews

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  • Sharon Liu

    這時候前往公共澡堂,或露天浴池,可以讓自己享受一下泡在溫泉水中的樂趣。這兒大約有十幾個由⋯當地居民維護的澡堂哦☺️

Details

Name in Japanese
野沢温泉
Postal Code
389-2502
Address
9780-4 Oaza Toyosato, Nozawaonsenmura, Shimotakaigun, Nagano (Nozawa Onsen Tourism Association)
Telephone
0269-85-3155 (8:30am - 5:30pm) (Nozawa Onsen Tourism Association)
Holiday
Open every day
Hours
8:30am - 5:30pm (Nozawa Onsen Tourism Association)
Admission
Depend on facilities
Directions
1) From JR East Iiyama Station, ride Nozawa Onsen Kotsu’s direct bus “Nozawa Onsen Liner” for 25 min.
2) From Joshin-etsu Expressway’s Toyota-Iiyama Interchange, drive 25 min.
3) From Kan-etsu Expressway’s Shiozawa-Ishiuchi Interchange, drive an hour.
Credit Cards
Depend on facilities
Official Website
Official Website (English)