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About this property
Offering special “doburoku” sake, hot public baths and Japanese-style rooms, Nozawa Onsen Utopia is a 7-minute walk from Nozawa-Onsen Ski Resort. Free Wi-Fi is provided at the lobby. Rooms at Utopia are decorated in a traditional style, and guests sleep on a tatami (woven-straw) floor in Japanese futon bedding. Green tea with a thermos of hot water is provided, as is a TV and a low table with floor cushions. Bathrooms and toilets are shared. The property is a 15-minute walk from Nozawa Onsen Station and a 10-minute walk from Nozawa Onsen Arena. On-site parking is free. Skis can be stored on site, and elevator passes are sold at the reception. Skiwear and snowboards are available for rental, and there is a drying room on site. A set-menu Japanese breakfast is served at the dining room for an extra fee, and must be requested at check-in.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Skiing
- Fast free Wifi 56 Mbps)
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Marie-claude
Canada
“Loved this place ! Will be back here if I come back to Nozawa. My room and bedding was lovely. Excellent service and really nice owner. Perfect location only 7 minutes away from the gondola and 1 minute away from the main street and best coffee...” - Anne
United States
“Wonderful family-run lodging just a few minutes walk from the Chuo Bus Terminal, Nagasaka Gondola, and Yu Road! Stayed 5 nights in a loft room on the third floor, which was simple but spacious. There are shared sinks, toilets, and a fridge on each...” - Mary
United States
“Perfect location with close access to ski hills, onsens, and restaurants. Really helpful and wonderful staff” - Floyd
United States
“Friendly, hard-working staff. Helped me ship my skis, took care of them when I sent them over. Really enjoyed the tatami room. On site onsen, small but comparable in size to many public onsen.” - Aska
United States
“Very very kind staff. Near to the ski area . The room has a big space. There is a cozy bar corner and cafe in this hotel. Also kind of a center of this old town. Lots of yummy Izakaya (sake bar) . There are nice free hot springs run by the town...” - Randell
United States
“Great location to Main Street and ski center. Right across the street from an Onsen. Staff was extremely attentive, caring and very helpful with recommendations.” - Rosemary
United States
“We stayed at Utopia while going snowboarding. It was the perfect place! Warm and cozy, staff was amazing and super close to the city center. The walk to the mountain was very short. I'd highly recommend this hotel for a fairly budget friendly cozy...” - Angela
Australia
“A beautiful guest house with helpful and friendly staff situated between the ski lifts and downtown” - Christopher
Canada
“Traditional experience, well located. Excellent hosts” - Peter
Australia
“Breakfast was extra but excellent every day. The owner is lovely and extremely helpful. All the staff were great. Location is excellent”
Area info
Restaurants
- レストラン #1
- CuisineEuropean
- Open forBreakfast
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.



The fine print
Guests arriving after check-in hours must inform the property in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.
To eat dinner at the property, a reservation must be made at time of booking. (Charges apply)
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.
While this property offers stays longer than one month, Booking.com isn't offering a lease to a guest. Accordingly, all guests who participate in this offering won't have any rights or interests as a tenant for the offered property but should remain subject to applicable hotel stay/lodging terms and conditions.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.
Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
License number: 長野県北信保健所指令16北保生第7-16号