Kiriya Ryokan  

Tucked into the mountains of Nozawaonsen, minutes from the village center. Steps from Kenmei-ji Temple, House of Oborozukiyo and close to Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort and the Japan Ski Museum — a perfect 4-star ryokan base for ski trips and onsen escapes.

A compact 15-room ryokan that blends mountain simplicity with modern comforts. Rooms are air-conditioned and come with flat-screen TVs, refrigerators, slippers and toiletries; some categories add extra conveniences like laptop-compatible safes and in-room coffee/tea makers. Expect friendly English- and Japanese-speaking staff and practical touches like laundry service.

Soak in hot springs after a day on the slopes and enjoy easy access to skiing nearby. Recreational perks include a ping-pong/table tennis area. Free on-site Wi‑Fi and self-parking keep stays effortless — and you’ll wake up to crisp mountain air.

Free Wi‑Fi throughout the property and laptop-compatible safes in rooms make light work of remote check-ins and quick emails.

An on-site restaurant serves satisfying meals to guests, and rooms include coffee/tea makers for easy mornings.