Nozawa Onsen Japan

Ecosign was tasked with creating a Master Plan for Japan's Nozawa Onsen Village, a renowned ski resort. We analyzed slope suitability and base area potential, developing two mountain concepts focused on transportation efficiency. One was selected as the final Master Plan.
Nozawa Onsen Village is located in the northern part of Japan’s Nagano Prefecture. It boasts some of the highest snowfall and snow quality in the country, hot springs, a rich atmosphere and history. It is one of the most captivating ski resorts in Japan.
2015, Ecosign received a request from Nozawa Onsen Co. Ltd. to create a master plan concept. After analyzing the suitability of the slopes for a ski area and the development potential of the base area, Ecosign prepared two types of mountain concepts with transportation efficiency in mind. Reviewing the two concepts with the customer, one was formulated as a draft master plan and identified as the "Master Plan Concept."





