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479 reviews

Tanuki Nozawa

Tanuki Nozawa

Toyosato 9285 , Kusatsu, 389-2502, Japan

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Skiing

Restaurant

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Bar

Ski rental on site

Private entrance

Terrace

Tanuki Nozawa

Tanuki Nozawa is a 2-star hotel in Nagano, Japan. The property sits at Toyosato 9285, about 23.9mi from Nagano's city center, offering a traveler-friendly base with easy access to the mountains and local sights.

Featured amenities include skiing, an on-site ski rental, a restaurant, and a bar. Free private parking and free Wifi add convenience, while air conditioning, a private entrance, terrace, kitchen, kitchenware, balcony, and non-smoking rooms keep comfort at hand. Live music performances are free, and barbecue facilities along with free toiletries cater to flexible meals and easy evenings.

The property has 479 reviews.

On-site dining options invite a taste of Japan without stepping outside. 天狗寿司 serves Japanese fare in settings that span family-friendly, traditional, and modern vibes. The 鉄板焼きレストラン offers traditional and modern teppanyaki with Japanese influences, while カフェレストラン provides a family-friendly, modern atmosphere where the cuisine details aren’t listed.

Room choices span from cozy to grand, with options like Superior and Family Superior for smaller groups, up to the expansive Premium Apartment and various suite configurations for larger gatherings. The Premium Apartment can accommodate up to 10 adults and 6 children, while the 861-square-foot Penthouse Apartment offers a compact setup for 2 adults and 1 child. Other layouts—such as Deluxe, Premium Suite, and Premium Apartment variants—cater to different itineraries and group sizes.

With 479 reviews to date, travelers have weighed in on experiences here. Payment accepts cash and major cards, including Mastercard, American Express, Visa, and UnionPay, helping keep budgeting straightforward for trips.

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Closest airports

Matsumoto Airport

59.9mi

Most popular amenities

Skiing

Restaurant

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Bar

Ski rental on site

Private entrance

Terrace

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Kitchenware

Free toiletries

Barbecue

Balcony

Bidet

Rooms

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Superior Apartment

1 Queen Size Bed

Kitchen

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Dryer

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Penthouse Apartment in Tanuki Nozawa
Penthouse Apartment in Tanuki Nozawa
Penthouse Apartment in Tanuki Nozawa
Penthouse Apartment in Tanuki Nozawa
Penthouse Apartment in Tanuki Nozawa
Penthouse Apartment in Tanuki Nozawa
Penthouse Apartment in Tanuki Nozawa
Penthouse Apartment in Tanuki Nozawa
Penthouse Apartment in Tanuki Nozawa
Penthouse Apartment in Tanuki Nozawa
Penthouse Apartment in Tanuki Nozawa
Penthouse Apartment in Tanuki Nozawa
Penthouse Apartment in Tanuki Nozawa
Penthouse Apartment in Tanuki Nozawa
Penthouse Apartment in Tanuki Nozawa
Penthouse Apartment in Tanuki Nozawa
Penthouse Apartment in Tanuki Nozawa
Penthouse Apartment in Tanuki Nozawa
Penthouse Apartment in Tanuki Nozawa
Penthouse Apartment in Tanuki Nozawa
Penthouse Apartment in Tanuki Nozawa
Penthouse Apartment in Tanuki Nozawa
Penthouse Apartment in Tanuki Nozawa
Penthouse Apartment in Tanuki Nozawa
Penthouse Apartment in Tanuki Nozawa
Penthouse Apartment in Tanuki Nozawa
Penthouse Apartment in Tanuki Nozawa

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Apartment, Penthouse

2 Twin Beds

1 Bunk Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

860 sqft

City view

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Balcony

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Superior Room

Flat-screen TV

Dryer

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Kitchenette

Flat-screen TV

Dryer

Refrigerator

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Kitchen

Balcony

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

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Deluxe Room

Flat-screen TV

Dryer

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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Superior Room

Flat-screen TV

Dryer

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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Superior Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Kitchen

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Dryer

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Superior Apartment

1 Queen Size Bed

x10

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x6

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Deluxe Suite

1 Queen Size Bed

x8

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x5

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Superior Suite, Queen Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

x8

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Room

2 Queen Size Beds

2 Double Beds

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Guest reviews

8.9

479 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Michael

9.1

August 2025

The rooms were lovely. Very clean and modern. 4 people easily could sleep in the room. Because the famous Tanuki cafe was closed during our stay (not sure why but probably out of season) they gave us complimentary granola which was very nice. There was tea readily available. Also it's situated in the heart of thr Town near a lot of the soto no yu (outside free onsens of which there are about 13 in the nearby vicinity. We got yukata from the Inn (a small deposit) and went to many onsen.

I had booked 2 rooms for 6 people ( they could hold 8) but i5 seemed the booking didn't pull through properly from b9oking.com to the hotel and they o ly had 4 people booked in. Luckily 2 of our party actually couldn't make it but that wasn't the best start. They were very accommodating about it so not really a complaint but was worrying at the beginning.

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Yves

9.1

July 2025

Simply exceptional! The place seemed all new, the room we had was quite big for Japanese standard and was a perfect blend of Japanese style and European practicality. Everything you need comes to hand, you get some very nice complementary goods and mpre than that the hotel is near the public onsen (crazy hot beware) and local brewery. There is a restaurant in the same building but it was closed when we stayed.

The parking slot is a nightmare to get there unless you have a kei car. We had a small corolla and had to maneuver a lot to get there without scratching it.

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Jessica

10

May 2025

Really well designed. Small but very effective use of space. Toilets Clean Modern The washing machine with laundry liquid The Tv room /sitting room was sweet Cafe downstairs In the middle of town Breakfast great -coffee lovely

We came in early April and we managed to get private ski lessons. About a 10 min walk to gondola. Dinner options at that time of year are limited but there are a few restaurants open on different days and all close by. We always managed to get a table if we left before 6pm but lots of people after us were turned away.

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Andrea

9.1

October 2025

Super comfortable room, the best layout I’ve experienced in any hotel. Everything is very clean and high quality, great design. The location could not be any better, in the heart of the village.

The only negative was that the restaurant was closed gor the most of our stay, just like many other restaurants and bars in the village, given that it was off season. You really have to investigate what is open on which day.

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Lisa

8.2

October 2025

We loved the location to the village, the room was small with limited storage space for a family of four, but great for two. We loved the staff, cleanliness and little touches.

Definitely needs a shoe solution, somewhere to store shoes before entering g the tatami mats, we didn’t like the stairs with our suitcases and bags.

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Alejandro

9.1

November 2023

It was an amazing location right by some great onsens! As I went off season woth my friends, it was a lot cheaper than usual but it was amazing even without the snow. The room was nice and cosy, especially with the fire heater and the beanbags where we played cards and relaxed after our hike into the mountains. The staff were nice and it was a fab time.

The hotel was a little understaffed but it makes sense because it was off season. The food was alright, but it was a little expensive for the quantity in the downstairs cafe but it didnt matter to me because we got a coupon for the first breakfast anyways and to be fair the brownies they had looked massive and super filling. Honestly just being nitpicky. The bunk bed was a bit of a struggle though, slammed my head when my alarm went off and fell off when climbing down, although my friends got a good laugh out of it.

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Marjolein

8.2

March 2025

Great location in the middle of the village. Nice spacious appartement with nice balcony. Breakfast in the cafe is an option, this was very good. Nice room for your ski stuff. Way to the slopes is right across from the apartments. Clean towels etc every day. Really value for money.

Dishwasher didtne work... or we didn't understand.

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Aria

10

June 2023

Very welcoming woman at the front desk who reccomended places to go The air con was on as soon as I walked into my room! Well sized room, love the decor, good bathroom (watch your step.) Great location! Beautiful view from my room. Lots of English speaking folk in this area as well. You get to choose 1 meal and 1 drink for breakfast which is located downstairs. Lots of amenities . Wifi works alright but isnt the best. better reason to explore the area! Great onsens everywhere! However the one across the street burned my foot...theres a more tolerable one like 10 minute walk away though! Once again ask the staff. The foot onsen up the hill was my favourite, less than 5 minutes walk. Such a beautiful area, so safe to walk around at night!

There is no elevator and only stairs. So please pack accordingly, but you can easily just leave something downstairs and get it later Keep in mind breakfast is just 1 item and 1 drink! It's not a buffet, however the Japanese breakfast was so good!

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Joycelin

9.1

January 2024

Amazing location. Great food and shops. Close to walks and short distance to ski area. Nice areas nearby for walks too. Staff were friendly and always helpful. We had the teppanyaki dinner on Christmas eve and it was amazing! Authentic, clean comfortable stay and we look forward to return.

Not much of a soundproofing between rooms. First couple of nights were ok with considerate neighbours but on the last night, we had people next door talking real loud all night and could hear every word, every cough and sneeze.

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Stephanie

10

October 2025

The stay was incredible. Such a nice place in the middle of town / food area. The design and aesthetics were beautiful as well as the room being very comfortable and practical. This village was our favourite place of our Japan trip

Points of Interest Around Tanuki Nozawa

Attractions

Yudanaka Onsen

12.7mi

Jigokudani Monkey Park (Jigokudani Yaen Koen)

13.2mi

Zenkoji Temple

23.1mi

Norn Minakami Ski Resort

30mi

Restaurants

天狗寿司

Cuisines

  • Japanese

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Traditional
  • Modern

鉄板焼きレストラン

Cuisines

  • Japanese

Ambiances

  • Traditional
  • Modern

カフェレストラン

Cuisines

  • 0

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Modern

Amenities of Tanuki Nozawa

Skiing

Restaurant

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Bar

Ski rental on site

Private entrance

Terrace

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Kitchenware

Free toiletries

Barbecue

Balcony

Bidet

Stay rules - Tanuki Nozawa

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

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