Nosakada Travel Guide
Iiyama
Popular places to visit
Madarao Kogen Ski Resort
Hit the slopes in Madarao Mountain Resort with a visit to Madarao Kogen Ski Resort. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this culturally rich area.
Nanohana Park
Explore the great outdoors at Nanohana Park, a lovely green space in Iiyama. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this culturally rich area.
Togari Onsen Ski Resort
Hit the slopes in Iiyama with a visit to Togari Onsen Ski Resort. Discover the mountain views in this culturally rich area.
Mayumi Takahashi Doll Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Mayumi Takahashi Doll Museum during your trip to Iiyama. Discover the hot springs in this culturally rich area or seek out the ski slopes.
Kitaryu Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Kitaryu Lake during your travels in Iiyama. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this culturally rich area.
Joyama Park
Explore the great outdoors at Joyama Park, a lovely green space in Iiyama. Discover the hot springs in this culturally rich area or seek out the ski slopes.
Things to do
Yudanaka Onsen Experience with Craft Beer near Monkey Park
1-Day Snow Monkeys & Snow Fun in Shiga Kogen Tour
Snow Monkey Park, Soba Lunch and Shibu Onsen Tour
Private Snow Monkey Tour - Conveniently Resort Hop and Sightsee
Nagano: Snow Monkeys of Jigokudani Guided Tour
Private Nagano 1-Day Tour:Snow Monkeys,Zenko-ji,Obuse,Sake,Onsen
Top hotels in Nosakada
Hotel New Nagano NeXT
Amenity choices are wide. The frontdesk staff is super polite and efficient. The location and parking area is closed to main train station which is very convenient. The parking fee is ¥800 which is even lower than some smaller city. Good deal!
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Shiga Kogen Prince Hotel
They, the staff, exceeded my expectations . Courteous, helpful, kind and pleasant are words that I would use to describe them. Everyone greets you with a bow and civility, right down to the hardest workers in the hotel. For that, i will surely come back. My stay at the Prince Hotel East was worth ...
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Hotel JAL City Nagano
Very stellar value for money in a more interesting location (shopping, etc) than the many hotels directly adjacent the train station. My only issue was the thermostat seemed totally unresponsive to me adjusting the temperature downwards which helps to sleep at night. The front desk staff were extremely ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Chisun Grand Nagano
Nice place to stay and convenient for the station. Good Japanese breakfast. Could not book the restaurant unless you gave them THREE DAYS notice!! However, this was overcome by the free saki tasting ( 4 shots pp each evening) and coffee wth small cakes in the afternoon/early evening
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
TENNEN-ONSEN HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Nagano-ekimae
JR,bus station nearby, have lift from JR to hotel, good for suit case. Coin laundry and drying machine ,Vending machines, massage chair.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Dormy Inn Nagano Zenkounoyu Natural Hot Spring
Let’s get real this hotel is not “wonderful” it’s a cheap downmarket motel style room. I’ve travelled around Japan for 5 weeks and this is the first time I would not wear their nightwear as it didn’t seem clean, slippers had been worn before and sanitized (ugh!). No English channels on tv and couldn’t ...
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Nosakada
Kijima
Though Kijima may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Joyama Park and Mayumi Takahashi Doll Museum.
Shizuma
While there might not be top attractions in Shizuma, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Madarao Kogen Ski Resort and Tangram Ski Circus.
