Lodge Nagano
Lodge Nagano Nozawa Onsen
Lodge Nagano provides great value for money accommodation in
Nozawa Onsen. The lodge is popular with Westerners, in part because there are English and Japanese speaking staff who can help with various needs. This is particularly helpful if it’s your first time in Japan.
Where is Lodge Nagano?
Lodge Nagano is located in the town of
Nozawa Onsen, just a few minutes walk to the central pedestrian hub of the village. The Nagasaka gondola and chair lifts are the closest base area of the ski resort. It’s about a 10 minute walk from the lodge up to the lifts, and depending on the amount of the snow it’s possible to at least ski part of the way home.
The lodge is located very close to two public onsens and within easy walking distance of the various other hot springs.
Nozawa Onsen is 46km northeast of the city of Nagano in Honshu Japan.
Lodge Rooms
The lodge has a range of rooms with rates that vary from 4000 to 8000 yen per person per night. All rates include breakfast, and there are various packages available that incorporate lift tickets.
Lodge Nagano has share and bunk rooms for 4 people, twin tatami rooms (with futon beds on the floor), double rooms, and some rooms with private bathroom. The other rooms have shared toilet facilities and bathrooms.
Lodge Facilities
Lodge facilities include:
- Small lounge room
- Home theatre chill out room
- Dining area that can be used as another communal area
- Vending machine with beers and Chu-His
- House computer
- Wireless internet which works in the communal areas and in the rooms on the first floor
- Ski lessons with English speaking instructor
- On site ski and snowboard rental and clothing hire that is very reasonably priced
- Laundry facilities
- Drying room
- Ski and snowboard storage with tuning and waxing area
Dining
Breakfast is largely western style with cereal and toast, and you may even find Vegemite to make you feel at home. A hot dish is also provided that often has a Japanese twist. Tea and coffee is available throughout the day.
The lodge is just a short walk to the many Nozawa Onsen restaurants where you can have dinner and sample the fantastic Japanese cuisine. However if you don’t want to go out in the cold in the evening or really want to chill out, it’s possible to organise delivery of meals from some of the restaurants.
Why Stay at Lodge Nagano?
The lodge provides comfortable accommodation at prices that are very inexpensive. Particularly if you’re a little nervous travelling in a foreign land where English is not your first language, Lodge Nagano provides a fantastic level of comfort. The hosts are incredibly friendly and helpful and willing to support guests. They are a very handy resource and can assist with many different requests such as organising tours and transport or providing restaurant recommendations. Ask them a question about Nozawa Onsen and chances are they’ll have the answer!
Rates 2011/12 (per person per night)
Share in bunk room – 4000 Yen
Twin Rooms – 5000 Yen
Double Rooms – 6000 Yen
Private Bathroom – 8000 Yen
Rates include a daily western breakfast
Packages 2011/12 (per person)Three's a Magic Number: 27,000 Yen twin share
Includes -3 nights accommodation + 3 days lifts tickets + breakfasts
Unwind Week: 58,000 Yen twin share
Includes - 7 nights accommodation + 6 days lift tickets + breakfasts
Feeling Like a Local: 85,000 Yen twin share
Includes - 10 nights accommodation + 9 days lift tickets + breakfasts
Becoming Town Mayor: 180,000 Yen twin share
Includes - 30 nights accommodation + unlimited lifts (season pass) + breakfasts
Cheaper for triple or quad share
EARLY BIRD SPECIALS 2011/121. Book and pay your deposit by August 31st to receive:
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20% off all bookings before December 25th or after March 1st
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10% off all bookings for the Month of February
Children are half price if in the same room as the parents and happy to give great deals for long stays or big groups.
2. March is Magic in Nozawa Onsen:
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30 Nights Stay based on Share room
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Breakfast Included
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Unlimited Days Lift Passes ( Season Pass for March and April)
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Use of Village run Hot Springs
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All just 125,000 yen ( About $1500 at current rates so just $50 a day for Accom, Breakfast, Lift Pass and lots of Fun)
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Twin/Double Room just 150,000 Yen
