The Nozawa Onsen Takenoko Matsuri, or Bamboo Shoot Festival, will be held from 6/20 (Fri.) to 6/29 (Sun.). Food stalls along the nostalgic back alleys behind Kawahara-yu will serve a variety of dishes featuring nemagaridake (a wild spring bamboo shoot), such as soup, rice, and curry. To coincide with the festival, Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort will also be conducting a special spring operation of the Nagasaka Gondola.
Festival Details
[Dates] 6/20 (Fri.) to 6/29 (Sun.), 2025
[Time] 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (Last order at 8:15 p.m.)
[Location] Back alleys behind Kawahara-yu, Nozawa Onsen Village
[Price] Takenoko Coupons (¥2,200 face value) ¥2,000 (Cash purchases also accepted at food stalls.)
Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort – Spring Gondola Special Operation
[Dates] 6/21 (Sat.) to 6/29 (Sun.), 2025
[Time] Nagasaka Gondola 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Last downhill ride at 4:30 p.m.)
[Tickets] Round-trip: Adults ¥2,500 / Junior high & under ¥1,500 / Preschoolers free