Nozawa Onsen Village in Shimotakai District has long been a hot spring resort, and its development has centered on skiing and hot springs. The opening of the Nagano Electric Railway made it more convenient, and it has also become a ski racing venue. Surrounded by mountains, the entire village is a ski resort. Its main water source is Mount Muge, which connects to the Chikuma River. The area's climate on the Sea of Japan coast means it's known for its heavy winter snowfall. Major tourist attractions include the Oborozukiyo no Yakata, Tsutsujiyama Park, and Hyakuban Kannon. The Nozawa Onsen Dosojin Festival, a traditional annual event, attracts many visitors from around the country, believed to bring blessings for fertility and child development.