Nozawa Onsen ski rental price

Here’s a breakdown of the average ski rental prices in Nozawa Onsen, Japan for the winter season of 2025/2026, based on 5 reputable rental shops:

These prices below are based on a 3-day rental, calculated by us (not chatgpt). Please note: The longer you rent, the lower the daily price will be.

- Premium adult set (high performance skis or snowboard, poles and boots): ¥5,600 per day
- Standard adult set (beginner/intermediate skis or snowboard, poles and boots): ¥4,450 per day
- Kids set (under 12 years old skis or snowboard, poles and boots): ¥3,350 per day
- Clothing adult (Jacket/pants): ¥2,550 per day
- Clothing kids (Jacket/pants): ¥2,300 per day
- Accessories (Helmet/gloves/goggles): ¥500-¥1,000 per day (per item).

We calculated the average price by comparing the following rental stores: Nozawa Sports Thanx, Olive rental, Shirakaba, Solomon station and Nozawa Central ski rental. You can go to their website to see their exact pricing for your length of rental.  We compared these rental shops because they are well-established and trusted by visitors over many years.

Here at Nozawa Peaks we recommend Nozawa Sports Thanx and Olive rental. Not only are they are the two closest options to our hotel, our guests have had great experiences over the years. Both have rental stores located in the village and also on the ski resort. This is important because if a guest needs assistance with their rentals during the day, they can receive help at the ski resort without having to return to the village. 

We found the best value for money is to rent with Nozawa Sports Thanx. Not only do they provide very competitive pricing, they also have great gear and a variety of brands. That being said, Olive rental have a rental store next to the Nozawa Onsen ski school, so if you have first time skiers in your group, this is a very convenient option. You can leave your rental gear at the store each day so you do not need to carry ski gear to the ski school each day. It may be worth paying extra for this convenience. 

If you bring your own boots you save around ¥1,000 yen per day on the above prices. 

Not all rental stores have gloves and goggles to rent, however they do usually sell them. Low quality gloves get cold and wet easily, they also fall apart. Low quality goggles tend to fog up. Skiing is not fun if you cannot see well or cannot feel your hands. We recommend buying your own, good quality gloves and goggles. Try purchasing goggles which have 2 lenses, one lens for sunny days and one lens for cloudy days. It really helps a lot to see the bumps. Goretex gloves are a good option as they are very waterproof so stay dry and warm. 

Each rental store has a slightly different pricing strategy, for example some rental stores offer "full set" prices which include everything (skis/boots/poles & clothing), some rental stores do not have this option (clothing is separate and they have no option for "full-set" package). In the end it averages out to a similar amount. We included exact pricing in the section below.

The information below is based on 3-day rental, prices are from each companies website in August, 2025. Please refer to each company website incase of updated pricing, more information or to make a reservation.

Nozawa Sports Thanx pricing 2025/2026

- Premium adult set: ¥4,500 per day
- Standard adult set: ¥3,300 per day
- Kids set: ¥2,100 per day
- Clothing (Jacket/pants) adult: ¥2,400 per day
- Clothing (Jacket/pants) kids: ¥1,500 per day
- Accessories: Goggles ¥750 per day, Gloves ¥500 per day, Helmet ¥500 per day, Snow boots (for walking around town): ¥750 per day.

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Olive rental pricing 2025/2026 (3-day rental)

- Premium adult set: ¥6,000 per day
- Standard adult set: ¥4,800 per day
- Kids set: ¥3,600 per day
- Clothing (Jacket/pants) adult: ¥3,300 per day
- Clothing (Jacket/pants) kids: ¥3,300 per day
- Helmet ¥1,000 per day (gloves and goggles not available for rent).

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Shirakaba rental pricing 2025/2026 (3-day rental)

- Premium adult set: ¥8,000 per day
- Standard adult set: ¥6,100 per day
- Kids set: ¥5,200 per day
- Clothing (Jacket/pants) adult: ¥2,800 per day if rented with skis or snowboard (¥5,500 for clothes only)
- Clothing (Jacket/pants) kids: ¥2,800 per day if rented with skis or snowboard (¥4,500 for clothes only)
- Helmet ¥2,000 per day (gloves and goggles not available for rent).

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Solomon station pricing 2025/2026 (3-day rental)

- Premium adult set: ¥5,300 per day
- Standard adult set: ¥4,800 per day
- Kids set: ¥3,600 per day
- Clothing (Jacket/pants) adult: ¥2,800 per day if rented with skis or snowboard (¥3,300 for clothes only)
- Clothing (Jacket/pants) kids: ¥2,500 per day
- Accessories: Helmet is included with clothing, however pricing and information is not available on their website for individual items. 

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Nozawa Holidays (Nozawa Central) rental pricing 2025/2026 (3-day rental)

- Premium adult set: ¥4,400 per day
- Standard adult set: ¥3,300 per day
- Kids set: ¥2,200 per day
- Clothing (Jacket/pants) adult: ¥2,000 per day
- Clothing (Jacket/pants) kids: ¥1,500 per day
- Accessories: Goggles ¥500 per day, Gloves ¥500 per day, Helmet ¥500 per day

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Choosing where to rent ski or snowboard gear in Nozawa Onsen really comes down to what matters most to you — value, convenience, or premium options. Nozawa Sports Thanx is a great pick if you want to keep costs down while still getting great quality gear. Sports Thanx offer some of the lowest prices for both adults and kids, along with reasonably priced clothing and accessories. For travellers who prefer ease above all else, Olive Rental is especially handy thanks to its location beside the ski school and the ability to store your gear overnight — ideal for beginners and families. 

Ultimately, the best rental shop depends on your priorities. Whether you’re looking to stretch your budget, minimise hassle, or enjoy the latest equipment. You cannot really go wrong with any of the options listed here.