The restaurant and bar ‘HIMATSURI’ is inspired by the famous fire festival in Nozawa onsen, which is held on the 15th of January every winter. The festival is one of the best fire festivals in Japan and a highlight of the winter season in Nozawa. You can feel the local MATSURI (festival) spirit while you enjoy your meal and drinks.

The 2F restaurant area has grill and the Tempura bar. At the bar, the locally made SAKE ‘Mizuo’ is an excellent choice with your favorite meal.

- Traditional Japanese Restaurant and bar inspired by the famous local fire festival
- Teppanyaki Counter
- Natural Thermal Hot Springs as well as private onsen
- Bar Lounge and Entertainment Areas
- Wireless Internet in the Lounge and Bar Areas

Nozawa Onsen village is located to the north east of Nagano City, in the north eastern region of Nagano Prefecture. The village area and ski resort is about 6km off Route 117 when approaching from Nagano City, and just over 3km off Route 117 when approaching from the north. The Iiyama-sen local train line runs close by and stations close to Nozawa are Kamisakai Station and the larger Togari Nozawa Onsen Station (7km). Nozawa Onsen is a 15-20 minute bus ride from the Togari Nozawa Onsen Station. Nagano Station, serviced by the Nagano Shinkansen, is about 45km away. The nearest exit on the Joshinetsu Expressway is Toyota Iiyama IC, 20km away from Nozawa.

We are also located a 7 minute walk from the Nozawa Onsen Chuo bus terminal

The Jonobi is owned and operated by the Sakaya Ryokan, located directly right next door; Sakaya is Nozawa Onsen’s premier ryokan property and run by one of Nozawa longest running families. Soon as word spreads Jonobi will no doubt take its place alongside the Sakaya, providing another stunning and sophisticated Japanese Ryokan lodging opportunity.
Highly Recommended.

The word Jon Nobi means "relaxed and comfortable" in local dialect. We hope you will come and enjoy your JON NOBI time in the premier ski and onsen village of Japan.