Alpine Villa Nozawa

A great experience all round. The booking process, check in, ski hire, bedrooms, beds, breakfast, cleanliness, knowledgeable and friendly staff made our skiing holiday better than we expected. We are a seasoned ski lodge family, Villa Nozawa is a lodge and you need to understand that some components of the lodge are communal. It’s not a hotel. You become part of the fabric of the lodge while you are staying. The ambience in the dining room is enhanced by a log fire, the drying room and boot fitting area work really well. The bar area is good as it’s a bit of a break out area from the living room and has its own wood burner. The skiing in Nozawa was excellent, perfect for all levels. Villa Nozawa is only a short walk to a chairlift that gives you access to the main gondola. You can ski all the way back to the base of that chair from almost anywhere on the mountain. We enjoyed the peacefulness of the Villa's location only a short 10 minute walk from the hustle and bustle of the main eating area. The team at Nozawa holidays were helpful with everything and made our trip a great success. Thanks to all involved.

We stayed for a week. Breakfast was awful. The whole place was a very Australian experience. Not what I come to Japan for! We certainly would not return. The rooms do not have toilets. Most showers are in the basement. The onsen nearby has incredibly hot water and hence is unusable.