Onsen in a River: Kiriake Onsen

Make your own onsen bath in a remote river bed – One of Nagano’s most unique onsens.

Nagano's Most Popular Hot Spring Areas

Almost anywhere you go in Nagano, you'll find hot springs. Here are some of the most popular hot spring areas around the prefecture, from quiet natural getaways to bustling winter sports destinations.

Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort: Where Family Ties Past to Present

One of Japan's oldest ski resorts offers up a side of Japanese mountain hospitality with plentiful powder snow.

Where to Stay in Nagano

There are countless resort areas, hot spring towns and cities to choose from for an overnight stay in Nagano. Here are our top six overnight destinations.

The Highest Hot Springs in Japan

You can find Japan's highest altitude hot springs in the Japanese Alps.

Nozawa Onsen: Nagano’s Not-So-Secret Hot Spring Ski Village

World-class skiing, a copious amount of naturally-heated mineral water, all in a cozy village at Nagano’s northern edge.