Nozawa Onsen is a truly magical place! It is home to one of Japans most famous ski resorts, Nozawa Onsen is a truly magical place! It is home to one of Japans most famous ski resorts, in the country. Located in the northern region of Nagano, Nozawa Onsen truly deserves its reputation as a powder paradise. Mid week solitude mixed with a large variety of ungroomed areas and good off piste terrain make finding fresh tracks in this resort way to easy.