Nozawa Onsen is a good place to find copious souvenirs and locally made handicrafts which can be especially creative. For example, the local akebi vines have been used for hundreds of years to make all kinds of designs, the most popular of which are gorgeous little Hatoguruma, or pigeons with wheels.
Leading ski and snowboard rental stores in the area Resthouse St Anton and Ski Rental Service Shirakaba.
GLATT
Location: Based in the Nagasaka gondola
Shop: quick wax or a full race tuneup
Phone: +81 0269-85-107
SNOW SPORTS SHOP Antelope
Location: inside the bottom of the Nagasaka gondola
Shop: hats, goggles, gloves, and wax
KawaTatsu Rental
Location: located in the middle of the village
Shop: snowboard rentals, snowboard accessories
Phone: +81 0269-85-2440
Shirakaba Rental
Location: inside MOS Burger
Shop: snowboards, kids and adult sportswear, accessories
Phone: +81 0269-85-2519
Rest House St. Anton
Location: House St. Anton
Shop: snowboards, kids and adult sportswear, accessories
Phone: +81 0269-85-2275
Snow Sports THANX
Location: Situated at the foot of Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort
Shop: snowboards, boots, kids and adult sportswear, accessories
Phone: +81 0269-67-0112
Compass House
Location: Nogano Prefecture Shimokitai gun Nozawaonsen village
Shop: selling and rental of sports goods
Phone: +81 0269-67-0224