Title: Koshinetsu Travel Guide: Best of Koshinetsu, Japan Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Koshinetsu](https://expedia.co.uk/Koshinetsu-Hotels.d3000655778.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Koshinetsu](https://expedia.co.uk/Koshinetsu-Holiday-Rentals.d3000655778.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Koshinetsu](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Koshinetsu.d3000655778.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Koshinetsu Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Koshinetsu.d3000655778.Car-Hire-Guide)[Koshinetsu Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Koshinetsu.d3000655778.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Koshinetsu Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort which includes nightlife, snow and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103750/245567d2-2a04-41fc-9572-f3d09b71df55.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort which includes nightlife, snow and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103750/245567d2-2a04-41fc-9572-f3d09b71df55.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort showing snow and snow tubing as well as children](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103750/14668a39-734e-48bf-be76-c512d67aa655.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort showing snow skiing, snowboarding and snow](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103750/15e67741-297e-4595-bab9-a07116db2d6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort which includes snow and a luxury hotel or resort as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103750/72b6f646-b336-477a-92ab-695b63287378.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Koshinetsu Where to stay Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_3000655778) ### Where to stay in Koshinetsu ![Magome showing a small town or village](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633981723718/bcf5537f-02cf-4306-8bed-136c5a913dad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Magome Travellers like the museums in Magome, and Magome Post Town is a top attraction you might want to visit. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nakatsugawa-Magome.dx553248633981723718) ![Skiing in January. We had lessons at the Evergreen ski school. #Japan #snow #skiing](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976007353/7ea193ab-199b-4971-8bb8-2e865ecbbb4c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Echo Land While Echo Land may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hakuba Happo-One Ski Area and Happo-one Adam Gondola. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hakuba-Echo-Land.dx553248635976007353) ![Bandai Bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1818/ab75ad8c-49e3-42be-a5d4-13f8bf6c6071.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Chuo Ward If you're spending some time in Chuo Ward, Toyanogata Park and Denka Big Swan Stadium are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Niigata-Chuo-Ward.dx553248635991220116) ![Single chair lifts in a ski resort and snowy peaks in a distant on a sunny day](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633981718799/311226e5-cc13-4de0-9abc-77a87bdb114b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nagano-Madarao-Mountain-Resort.dx553248633981718799) ![Traditional Japanese dining experience in Nagano. Incredible façade with sake labels. Enter through a small wooden door and immense yourself in a truly unique dining experience. Reserve well in advance, if possible. Lots of sake to try! #details](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6127975/90bddb25-afbc-4122-8a55-f4439ea8a7b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Minaminagano While visiting Minaminagano, you might make a stop by sights like Kitano Cultural Center and Gondo Shopping Street. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nagano-Minaminagano.dx919172909415718912) ![Nagano City, Japan Cityscape Panorama from Asahi Mountain](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000750483/96226e41-6247-4409-91f5-bc40c1f810e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kurita The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travellers like about Kurita. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum and Kitano Cultural Center are a few top places to visit. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nagano-Kurita.dx3000750483) - Top hotels in Koshinetsu - Top Holiday Rentals in Koshinetsu ![Hotel Metropolitan Nagano](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10220000/10215700/10215658/e8e9505a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Metropolitan Nagano 1346 Minami-ishido-cho Nagano Nagano-ken £83 8 Mar - 9 Mar Stay at this hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews) Everything about the hotel, the room, the amenities the staff was great. Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=10215658&PinnedHotelID=10215658&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000655778) ![Hotel Global View Niigata](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14840000/14835600/14835553/f51a095c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Global View Niigata 1-2-4 Benten Chuoku, Niigata Niigata Niigata Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £35 15 Mar - 16 Mar Stay at this hotel in Niigata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F03%2F2026&endDate=16%2F03%2F2026&selected=14835553&PinnedHotelID=14835553&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000655778) ![Court Hotel Niigata](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15980000/15975800/15975724/f757039f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Court Hotel Niigata Chuo-ku Benten 2-3-35 Niigata £28 17 Mar - 18 Mar Stay at this hotel in Niigata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Aizu Yaichi Memorial Museum and Bandai Pavilion ... 7.8/10 Good! (169 reviews) Central location, all amenities worked, very cheap price and just a small surcharge for breakfast. Very helpful front-desk young lady and a range of extras like iced drinks in the reception area, including ice cubes. Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F03%2F2026&endDate=18%2F03%2F2026&selected=15975724&PinnedHotelID=15975724&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000655778) [See all 1,986 properties in Koshinetsu](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=04%2F03%2F2026&endDate=05%2F03%2F2026®ionId=3000655778) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![HOTEL LA VIGNE HAKUBA by Onko Chishin](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104300000/104294700/104294662/c28126c3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### HOTEL LA VIGNE HAKUBA by Onko Chishin 3020-1116 Shinden, Hokujo Hakuba Nagano Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Hakuba. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hakuba Happo-One Ski Area and Hakuba ... 10/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews) Very clean, modern hotel with excellent service from the staff. The hotel shuttle to the ski areas in Hakuba was very convenient. The hotel shuttle even picked us up when we were shopping in town and could not catch an Uber or Taxi. The service was exceptional. Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hakuba-Hotels-HOTEL-LA-VIGNE-HAKUBA-By-Onko-Chishin.h104294662.Hotel-Information) ![Casa Kokoro Hakuba](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/125000000/124999000/124998954/aa359555_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Casa Kokoro Hakuba 27721-296 Hakubamura Hakuba Nagano Stay at this aparthotel in Hakuba. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Hakuba Happo-One Ski Area and Hakuba Goryu Ski ... 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) Obsolutely over and above fantastic hosts with great ameneties like a local shuttle to downtown and a rack to dry your snowboarding gear. We would absolutely stay again. The hosts were beyond compare! Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hakuba-Hotels-Casa-Kokoro-Hakuba.h124998954.Hotel-Information) ![Condominium Hakuba Goryu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5680000/5675900/5675830/2b5f8a77_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Condominium Hakuba Goryu 22183-74 Kamishiro Shiro Kawahara Hakuba Nagano-ken Stay at this ski condo in Hakuba. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (38 reviews) The location can't be beaten. The staff are wonderful and the rooms are clean and comfortable, they're also bigger than other's I've stayed in while in Japan. The complimentary bus to the supermarket is a great added bonus. Also keep an eye out for the troupe of Snow Monkeys that are often in the ... 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Koshinetsu hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000655778&startDate=2026-03-03&endDate=2026-03-04)[3 Mar - 4 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000655778&startDate=2026-03-03&endDate=2026-03-04) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000655778&startDate=2026-03-04&endDate=2026-03-05)[4 Mar - 5 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000655778&startDate=2026-03-04&endDate=2026-03-05) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000655778&startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026)[6 Mar - 8 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000655778&startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000655778&startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026)[13 Mar - 15 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000655778&startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Happo ski resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103740/45a290f5-ab4a-48be-85a9-a05a1b696b75.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hakuba Happo-One Ski Area 5/5(1 review) Hit the slopes at Hakuba Happo-One Ski Area, a top ski area in Hokujo. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hakuba-Happo-One-Ski-Area-Hakuba.d6103740.Attraction) ![Shiga Kogen Ski Area featuring a small town or village, snow and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103752/de639cce-1179-4a3f-b67b-2b257baaa718.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Shiga Kogen Ski Area 4/5(2 reviews) Hit the slopes at Shiga Kogen Ski Area, a top ski area in Yamanouchi. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Shiga-Kogen-Ski-Area-Nagano.d6103752.Attraction) ![Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort showing snow skiing, snowboarding and snow](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103750/15e67741-297e-4595-bab9-a07116db2d6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort 4/5(1 review) Explore the stunning tree-lined ridges and open slopes of this ski resort. Soak tired muscles in healing hot springs in the nearby traditional village. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nozawa-Onsen-Snow-Resort-Nozawaonsen.d6103750.Attraction) ![Hakuba mountain range on a clear sunny day. The very steep mountain area is between two ski resorts, Happo-One and Goryu. A natural flat area between the ranges is inhabited by the local villagers.; S](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532775443/871af76d-c511-47df-bb38-b9b2be3c0087.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hakuba Goryu Ski Resort 5/5(2 reviews) Hit the slopes in Hakuba with a visit to Hakuba Goryu Ski Resort. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hakuba-Goryu-Ski-Resort-Nagano.d553248621532775443.Attraction) ![Skiers on ski slope with jagged mountain backdrop. Hakuba, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103754/dc8ea8a7-62b3-40d8-ae5e-88834a2fbcb3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tsugaike Ski Resort Hit the slopes in Otari with a visit to Tsugaike Ski Resort. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tsugaike-Ski-Resort-Otari.d6103754.Attraction) ![Jigokudani Monkey Park showing a small town or village, a river or creek and snow](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103742/c16efbf2-445e-4079-a5e1-50bb526c1f61.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Jigokudani Monkey Park 4.5/5(11 reviews) See the exotic and native animals who call Jigokudani Monkey Park home during your travels in Yudanaka Shibu Onsen. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this relaxing area. 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Viewing from the range that includes many ski resorts, including Happo-One and Goryu.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602177/30abccbb-2c06-438d-b341-1edd906bb5c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hakuba ![Takayama Yatai Kaikan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6104070/09d0348b-e52a-4331-8bb1-603e42743e54.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Takayama ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - Accommodation - Packages - [3 Star Hotels in Okunikko ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/3Star-Okunikko-Hotels.s30-0-d553248622834262526.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [4 Star Hotels in Okunikko ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/4Star-Okunikko-Hotels.s40-0-d553248622834262526.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [5 Star Hotels in Okunikko ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/5Star-Okunikko-Hotels.s50-0-d553248622834262526.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Hotels near Joshin'etsu-kogen National Park ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Joshinetsu-Kogen-National-Park-Hotels.0-l6103744-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Hotels near Myoko Kogen ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Myoko-Kogen-Hotels.0-l6347660-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Holiday Parks in Okunikko ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Okunikko-Holiday-Parks.d553248622834262526-aaHolidayParks.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) - [Resorts in Okunikko ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Okunikko-Hotel-Resorts.d553248622834262526-aaHotelResorts.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) - [Cheap Hotels in Okunikko ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Okunikko-Hotels-Budget-Hotels.0-0-d553248622834262526-tBudgetHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Okunikko Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Okunikko-Hotels.d553248622834262526.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Joshin'etsu-Kogen National Park ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Joshinetsu-Kogen-National-Park-Japan.d6103744.Attraction) - [Visit Okunikko ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Okunikko.dx553248622834262526) - [Oze National Park ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oze-National-Park-Japan.d6104148.Attraction) - Cities near Koshinetsu - Places of interest [Niigata](https://expedia.co.uk/Niigata.dx1818)[Shizuoka](https://expedia.co.uk/Shizuoka.dx601584)[Hakuba](https://expedia.co.uk/Hakuba.dx602177)[Takayama](https://expedia.co.uk/Takayama.dx6048192)[Chikuma](https://expedia.co.uk/Chikuma.dx6053589)[Minakami](https://expedia.co.uk/Minakami.dx6053597)[Matsumoto](https://expedia.co.uk/Matsumoto.dx6053699)[Tsumagoi](https://expedia.co.uk/Tsumagoi.dx6128311)[Nakanojo](https://expedia.co.uk/Nakanojo.dx6129217)[Chino](https://expedia.co.uk/Chino.dx6138950)[Tsuruoka](https://expedia.co.uk/Tsuruoka.dx6139812)[Shiojiri](https://expedia.co.uk/Shiojiri.dx6140112)[Nozawaonsen](https://expedia.co.uk/Nozawaonsen.dx6144837)[Saku](https://expedia.co.uk/Saku.dx6146550)[Komoro](https://expedia.co.uk/Komoro.dx6152298)[Shibata](https://expedia.co.uk/Shibata.dx6152307)[Azumino](https://expedia.co.uk/Azumino.dx6155497)[Miyota](https://expedia.co.uk/Miyota.dx6156133)[Karuizawa](https://expedia.co.uk/Karuizawa.dx6157006) - [Hakuba Happo-One Ski Area ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hakuba-Happo-One-Ski-Area-Hakuba.d6103740.Attraction) - [Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort ](https://expedia.co.uk/Nozawa-Onsen-Snow-Resort-Nozawaonsen.d6103750.Attraction) - [Tsugaike Ski Resort ](https://expedia.co.uk/Tsugaike-Ski-Resort-Otari.d6103754.Attraction) - [Jigokudani Monkey Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Jigokudani-Monkey-Park-Yamanouchi.d6103742.Attraction) - [Matsumoto Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Matsumoto-Castle-Matsumoto.d6220959.Attraction) - [Yudanaka Hot Spring ](https://expedia.co.uk/Yudanaka-Hot-Spring-Yamanouchi.d553248623547482047.Attraction) - [Lake Shirakaba ](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Shirakaba-Nagano-Prefecture.d6347419.Attraction) - [Hoshino Onsen Hot Spring ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hoshino-Onsen-Hot-Spring-Karuizawa.d553248635940437927.Attraction) - [Lake Nojiri ](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Nojiri-Shinano.d6347420.Attraction) - [Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hakuba-47-Winter-Sports-Park-Hakuba.d6103738.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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