The Takenoko Festival in Nozawa Onsen is a lively June event celebrating the harvest of bamboo shoots, or "takenoko." Visitors can enjoy street food, beer, traditional music, and dance.

Join the Nozawa Onsen Mountain Trail Race on July 13-14! Featuring 65km, 37km, and 14km courses.

The Strider Racing Event in Nozawa Onsen is an exciting kids' competition, attracting top young strider riders who showcase their skills on balance bikes in a lively, fun atmosphere.

The Tanabata Yukata Festival in Nozawa is a charming annual event held in the Takano Tatsuyuki Memorial Park, featuring food and drink stalls and a karaoke competition.

Embark on a starry adventure with the Starlight Tour at Nagasaka Gondola, Nozawa Onsen, offering stargazing and unique dining experiences.

Join the NOZAWA TRAIL FES on August 3, 2024 in Nozawa Onsen, Nagano, featuring long, short, and kids' trail running events.

Join us for the Yamabiko Festival at Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort's Kamnohei Picnic Garden from August 10-12! Fun for all ages with games and treats.

Join the Kita-Shinshu Half Marathon in Iiyama in late September. Events include a half marathon and 3km race for different age groups.

Join the Nozawa Onsen Cycle Festival. Tournament entries are scheduled for July 1st.

Join the scavenger hunt on Uenotaira Slope from December to March. Find hidden characters, create a word, and win a Nozawa original present!

Join the Christmas fun at Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort on Dec 23rd & 24th. Spot Santa on the slopes from 10:00 AM and get a gift if you're among the first 100 visitors!

Celebrate New Year's Eve with night skiing until 11:30 PM on Nagasaka slope, followed by a spectacular countdown fireworks display.

Celebrate the New Year at Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort with a special sake service on January 1st. Enjoy free local sake from 11:00 AM on the Uenotaira course near the Hikage gondola.

The Nozawa Onsen Dosojin Fire Festival, held annually on January 15th, is one of Japan’s top three fire festivals. Dating back to 1863, it features a dramatic battle where villagers try to set an 18-meter beech wood shrine on fire to pray for a good harvest, health, and fortune.

A fantastic world of light, with lanterns, firework, and torchlight skiing/snowboarding ! Enjoy the ski resort at night, and discover a completely different feeling from the daytime. Don’t forget to clothes warm as the event is held outside at the feet of Nagasaka slope from 7:00 PM