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 relaxing 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 relaxing area or seek out the ski slopes.
Lake Hokuryuko
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Hokuryuko during your travels in Iiyama. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this relaxing area.
Madarao Kogen Picture Book Art Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Madarao Kogen Picture Book Art Museum in Iiyama. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this culturally rich area.
Things to do

1 Day Historic Obuse and Hokusai Mad Man of Art Tour in Japan

A Secret Wild Outdoor Bath Rotenburo experience from NAGANO

Snow Monkey Park, Soba Lunch and Shibu Onsen Tour

Obuse: Half-day walking tour of Hokusai & Local Specialties

Local Private Tour to Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park
Top hotels in Nosakada

Hotel JAL City Nagano
Fantastic location. Easy to walk to Nagano station. Easy walk to Zenkoji. It is a Japanese hotel so it is a small room. Don't expect western size. No issues with it at all.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025

Hotel Metropolitan Nagano
Hotel Metropolitan Nagano is directly connected from Nagano Station which is a gateway to lots of sightseeing spots. Service was impeccable, breakfast abundant and scrumptious, location so central to shopping and dining. The only thing I wish this hotel would have is a spa with public bath/sauna. ...
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025

HOTEL COURTLAND
Hotel was well situated, next to train station
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025

Chisun Grand Nagano
Clean room with large size. Staff were friendly. Support for luggage forwarding was not as seamless as other hotels: the staff did not assist in calling ahead to the destination, and there was a waybill printer malfunction that staff did not seem to know how to resolve.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025

TENNEN-ONSEN HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Nagano-ekimae
Great location right next to Nagano Station. Short walk to plenty of shops and dining.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025

Toyoko Inn Nagano-eki Higashi-guchi
Overall nice stay at this Toyoko inn the front desk staff were exceptionally helpful in having an item we left at another hotel delivered to us, special thanks. Breakfast staff very efficient and helpful.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Nosakada

Kijima
Though Kijima may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mayumi Takahashi Doll Museum and Kijimadaira Ski Area.

Shizuma
While there might not be top attractions in Shizuma, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mayumi Takahashi Doll Museum and Madarao Kogen Ski Resort.

Madarao Mountain Resort
You'll enjoy the museums and ski areas in Madarao Mountain Resort. You might want to make time for a stop at Madarao Kogen Ski Resort or Tangram Ski Circus.

