Nozawa Holidays
Schoolfrom ¥9,240, about CAD 83 or USD 58 (October 2026 rates)English spoken
Nozawa Holidays is an English-speaking ski school and travel desk in Nozawa Onsen that also runs the airport shuttle bus, and suits families who want lessons and transport booked in one place. A two-hour afternoon private lesson costs ¥26,000 for up to four people.
What they offer
| Offering | From | Duration | Months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private ski or snowboard lesson, 2 hours | ¥26,000 per group, about CAD 234 or USD 164 (October 2026 rates) | 2 hours | – |
| Private lesson, full dayThe same rate buys a resort tour for up to six riders of similar ability. Off-piste and backcountry are not included. | ¥78,000 per group, about CAD 701 or USD 493 (October 2026 rates) | 6 hours, 8:30–15:30 | – |
| Kids group lessons (ages 5–12)Beginner to intermediate. First-timers start with a private lesson. | ¥18,000 per child, about CAD 162 or USD 114 (October 2026 rates) | 10:45–15:30 with a lunch break | January |
| Airport shuttle busNarita T2 buses cost from ¥15,400. Each fare covers one checked bag and one carry-on, with ¥825 extra for a ski or board bag. | ¥14,850 per person, about CAD 133 or USD 94 (October 2026 rates) | About 5.5 hours | 19 December 2026 – 7 March 2027 |
| Hakuba to Nozawa shuttlePickup from Hakuba lodging costs ¥1,375–¥2,475 more by zone. | ¥9,240 per person, about CAD 83 or USD 58 (October 2026 rates) | About 3 hours | 26 December 2026 – 7 March 2027 |
| Guided mountain bike tourOn the Mt. Kenashi trails from the Nagasaka gondola. | ¥14,300 per adult, about CAD 129 or USD 90 (October 2026 rates) | – | Summer, until 25 October |
The private lessons are priced per instructor, so four friends share one fee, and the morning slots cost more than the afternoon. Kids aged 5 to 12 can join group lessons through January for ¥18,000 a day. Book three days at least and make sure each child already has a lift pass.
Nozawa Holidays also sells seats on the airport shuttle. In the 2026/27 season buses run from Haneda Terminal 3 and Narita Terminal 2 from 19 December to 7 March, with late-evening departures that drop you at your lodging after 1:00 in the morning. A seat is only confirmed by a second email after the first automatic reply, so watch your inbox.
Worth knowing
- Allow 75 minutes between landing and the bus at Haneda T3 or Narita T2, and 120 minutes from the other terminals.
- Shuttle cancellations inside ten days get no refund, so buy travel insurance that covers delayed flights.
Quick answers about Nozawa Holidaysよくある質問
How do I get from Haneda Airport to Nozawa Onsen by bus?
Nozawa Holidays runs a shuttle bus from Haneda Terminal 3 to Nozawa Onsen from 19 December 2026 to 7 March 2027, with one-way fares from ¥14,850. The trip takes about five and a half hours.
Is there a shuttle from Hakuba to Nozawa Onsen?
Yes. Nozawa Holidays runs a Hakuba to Nozawa shuttle from 26 December 2026 to 7 March 2027, with fares from ¥9,240 before lodging pickup surcharges.
How much does Nozawa Holidays charge?
Nozawa Holidays lists Hakuba to Nozawa shuttle from ¥9,240 per person (2026), about CAD 83 or USD 58 (October 2026 rates) (About 3 hours).
Does Nozawa Holidays speak English?
Yes. Nozawa Holidays works in English.
Is Nozawa Holidays open out of season?
Nozawa Holidays: In summer Nozawa Holidays rents mountain bikes from the third floor of Nagasaka Centre House for the 10 km of trail down Mt. Kenashi, and sells three- to seven-day bike packages with lodging.
What bikes does Nozawa Holidays rent?
Nozawa Holidays rents mountain bikes from ¥7,000 (2026), about CAD 63 or USD 44 (October 2026 rates) a day, mountain bikes from ¥11,000 (2026), about CAD 99 or USD 70 (October 2026 rates) a day, kids' bikes from ¥4,500 (2026), about CAD 40 or USD 28 (October 2026 rates) a day.