Nozawa Onsen vs Myoko Kogen
A side-by-side look at how Nozawa Onsen and Myoko Kogen compare on snow, access, English support, cost, and what there is to do off the slopes. For the full picture on either resort, see its own Complete Guide linked below.
Which one is right for you?
- For powder specifically, Myoko Kogen has the edge on paper (powder rating 5/5 vs 4/5 for Nozawa Onsen).
- Nozawa Onsen has more independently-verified "full" English support across the categories we track than Myoko Kogen — worth weighing if you're not confident navigating in Japanese.
- If you're traveling with someone who isn't skiing, Nozawa Onsen currently has more documented non-skier activities on record than Myoko Kogen.
Side-by-Side
Nozawa Onsen
Myoko Kogen
Region
Nagano
Niigata
Powder Rating
4/5
5/5
Snow Reliability
High
High
Terrain Diversity
High
High
Primary Access Route
Tokyo: ~2h (Shinkansen to Iiyama + bus)
Tokyo: ~2h15m (Shinkansen + shuttle)
English Support
2/12 categories rated "full"
1/12 categories rated "full"
Ski-in/Ski-out
Walk
Unconfirmed
Lift Pass
~¥5,700/day (2025 season)
~¥7,000/day (Suginohara)
3N4D Standard Trip
Information not available
Information not available
Non-Skier Activities
onsen, cafes, restaurants, shopping, tubing, sightseeing, cultural experiences, scenic spots
onsen, restaurants, cultural experiences, scenic spots