Mountain town in Nagano, Japan
Can you drink tap water in Nozawa Onsen?
YesYes, drinkable
Can you drink the tap water in Nozawa Onsen?
Tap water is safe to drink. Safe to drink; village water is clean snowmelt. Onsen water is not for drinking.
Key facts
- In Nozawa Onsen: Safe to drink; village water is clean snowmelt. Onsen water is not for drinking.
- Across Japan: Safe to drink everywhere; restaurants serve free water or tea, and many stations and parks have fountains.
- Safely managed drinking water: 99% of people in Japan (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water across Japan
| Place | Tap water |
|---|---|
| Tokyo | Yes, drinkable |
| Kyoto | Yes, drinkable |
| Osaka | Yes, drinkable |
| Hiroshima | Yes, drinkable |
| Nara | Yes, drinkable |
| Sapporo | Yes, drinkable |
| Okinawa | Yes, drinkable |
| Hakone | Yes, drinkable |
| Fukuoka | Yes, drinkable |
| Kawaguchiko | Yes, drinkable |
| Niseko | Yes, drinkable |
| Yokohama | Yes, drinkable |
| Kanazawa | Yes, drinkable |
| Takayama | Yes, drinkable |
| Nagoya | Yes, drinkable |
| Nikko | Yes, drinkable |
| Kamakura | Yes, drinkable |
| Kobe | Yes, drinkable |
| Hakuba | Yes, drinkable |
| Ishigaki | Yes, drinkable |
| Nagasaki | Yes, drinkable |
| Shirakawa-go | Yes, drinkable |
| Miyakojima | Yes, drinkable |
| Hakodate | Yes, drinkable |
| Otaru | Yes, drinkable |
| Beppu | Yes, drinkable |
| Matsumoto | Yes, drinkable |
| Koyasan | Yes, drinkable |
| Furano | Yes, drinkable |
| Nozawa Onsen | Yes, drinkable |
Quick answers
Is tap water safe to drink in Nozawa Onsen?
Tap water is safe to drink. Safe to drink; village water is clean snowmelt. Onsen water is not for drinking.
Can you drink tap water in Japan?
Safe to drink everywhere; restaurants serve free water or tea, and many stations and parks have fountains.
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Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water (WHO/UNICEF)
- CDC: food and water safety for travelers
- Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort
- Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort: access by train and bus
- Nagano Tourism
- Iiyama Red Cross Hospital
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