2020 Summer Games Tokyo, Japan | July 24 – August 9

Off the Beaten Path – A Regional Japanese Experience

There are so many great experiences in and around Tokyo to be had during your Olympics stay. Add something more and go  “off the Beaten Path” with us, experiencig traditional, rural Japan.  Nozawa Onsen, an 8th Century Village famous for its natural hot springs and abundance of outdoor, adventure and cultural activities. A unique village that provides you a look at an authentic Japanese lifestyle and only just over 2 hours by Train from Tokyo.

About Nozawa Onsen, Nagano

A small rural farming community nestled into the mountains in Nagano prefecture. Rich in culture and world renown for its fabulous natural hot springs. It is a very traditional town full of Temples, Shrines and local Japanese Onsens or Bath houses.  In Winter it now well regarded as one of the premier Snow Skiing Resorts in not only Japan but the whole World. As a result it has some great restaurants, terrific infrastructure and friendly locals.

Natural Hot Springs & there’s plenty to do !

Summer in Nozawa Onsen is magnificently green and surrounded by forests. There are a host of activities around the region including Shin-Etsu Trail hike, golf, mountain biking, yoga, white water rafting, cooking classes, Sake brewery, the snow monkeys, Nagano day trip plus local events and celebrations. There is plenty to do to fill your time in majestic Nozawa Onsen

Nozawa Onsen is famous for it’s rustic village, food, festivals and public hot springs (onsen). Soto no yu means public hot spring baths and there are 13 soto no yu at the Nozawa Onsen. All of them are beautiful, clean and well-maintained by the local community. The O-yu bathhouse is the biggest of them and is a must-try. Alternatively, Rotenburo are hot springs located outdoors.

Ashi no yu means hot spring foot bath. There are a few of these located in Nozawa Onsen with the most famous being opposite Oyu in the centre of the village.

Can check out all the great things to do in Nozawa here; Green Season Nozawa Japan

The Nightlife and the Food !!!

The Nozawa onsen village has plenty of night time action with a variety of bars and restaurants. You can choose from traditional sushi and sashimi restaurants, Japanese izzakayas, Ramen shops, Nabe restaurants, traditional European winter food, Korean BBQ and Italian pizza and pasta restaurants.

For those wanting to let their hair down in Nozawa, there are a good selection of bars to try, you can choose from traditional western style sports bars, darts bars and karaoke bars. Lots of quaint little Cafes too for your morning coffee fix. A great guide to all the Restaurants and Bars in Nozawa Onsen; Restaurants and Bars Nozawa Japan

Getting to Nozawa Onsen, Nagano

Just over 2 hours by train to Nozawa Onsen from Tokyo and Japan has one of the best rail networks on the planet. Get a JR Rail Pass and can come and go as you feel!  It’s extremely easy to travel around on and a cheap transportation option.

Experience Nozawa Onsen –  Short Stay Packages

There is a huge range of accommodation options available from Lodges, Hotels, Backpackers, Apartments and Traditional Japanese Inns. All a lot better value than the smaller style rooms you will get in Tokyo or other major cities in Japan.  If you want to know more about the 2020 Olympics?

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Whether travelling alone , as a family or a group of any size. We have a range of accomodation and accomodation packages that range from traditional style Japanese rooms through to western style fully self contained apartments.

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So many things to experience – Nozawa Onsen