NOZAWA / VILLAGE JOURNAL

Ogama Onsen Park: Furusato no Yu

A shower, indoor baths and time in the open air. Choose Furusato-no-yu for a well-equipped day-use bathing stop.

Exterior of Nozawa Onsen Furusato no Yu, photographed in 2022.
Exterior of Nozawa Onsen Furusato no Yu, photographed in 2022.
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01 / TRAVEL NOTES

Indoor and open-air bathing

Furusato-no-yu has hotter and cooler indoor pools as well as an open-air bath. It is an option for a visit where you want time to wash and bathe, rather than simply moving between the village’s traditional public bathhouses.

02 / TRAVEL NOTES

The difference is in the washing facilities

The village’s official guide lists showers, shampoo and body wash. Towels are listed for sale, so bring your own if you prefer. This is a paid day-use facility that you can use without staying overnight.

03 / TRAVEL NOTES

Park first, then walk through the village

There is no dedicated car park. If arriving by car, check the current operation of village parking and the route from there. After skiing, plan around the onsen’s final admission time as well as the lifts’ closing time.

  • Check seasonal hours, final admission and closing days on the official site.
  • Bring a towel and a change of clothes.
  • Allow time to walk from parking and wear shoes suited to snowy streets.
04 / TRAVEL NOTES

Stay a little longer in the village

On a rainy night, people in yukata walk with umbrellas outside Oyu in Nozawa Onsen.
On a rainy night, people in yukata walk with umbrellas outside Oyu in Nozawa Onsen.
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01 / ONSEN

Nozawa Onsen Soto-yu: Oyu

Start with the village’s wooden bathhouse. Oyu is a window into Nozawa Onsen’s everyday bathing traditions.

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Area reference photograph: winter scenery in northern Nozawa Onsen village and the slopes to the east. Ogama itself is not pictured.
Area reference photograph: winter scenery in northern Nozawa Onsen village and the slopes to the east. Ogama itself is not pictured.
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02 / ATTRACTION

Oogama

Beyond the steam, the village kitchen. Visit Ogama to see how hot-spring water is woven into daily life.

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Official photo of Soba-dokoro Daimon
Official photo of Soba-dokoro Daimon
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03 / FOOD

Soba-dokoro Daimon

Soba and freshly fried tempura between village walks. Stop at Daimon for a meal before or after the public baths.

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Facts checked: 19 October 2026 · Check current opening, rates and transport with the operator before booking.

Sources

www.vill.nozawaonsen.nagano.jp · 19 October 2026