Heavy snow fall! Get your powder skis and boards out we are at it again! The snow began falling yesterday and will build through out the day, with the heavy snowfall expected tonight and tomorrow so you’ll be able to carve new lines in the powder all day. Remember there still is night skiing tonight and tomorrow night, then it return back to just Saturday night for night skiing. January is our biggest snowfall month and it has started off well, with the long range forecast looking good. Stay safe out there and have fun! Temp at Top: -7 Degrees Weather: Snowy Base at top: 245 cm Base at Uenotara station: 195 cm New snow since close: 15 cm
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Nozawa Onsen Snow Report 1st January 2018
Happy New Year We had a beautiful end to 2017 with an amazing clear sunny day on the slopes. Much fun was had with night skiing, and the fireworks were incredible. Night skiing will continue until the 3rd January. Light snow will start falling today building to heavy snow by Wednesday. Happy New Years everyone!!! Temp at Top: -4 Degrees Weather: Sunny Base at top: 230 cm Base at Uenotara station: 185 cm New snow since close: 5 cm
Restaurant of the Day: Yonetarou
Yonetarou Head here for some fantastic Japanese cuisine in a small, cosy environment. You could easily walk straight past this restaurant, but if you’re lucky enough to find it, be sure to check it out! Some of the best Ramen in Nozawa, perfect with Sake straight from the barrel! Map Reference – F6
Nozawa Onsen Snow Report 31st Dec 2017
New year’s eve celebrations tonight Happy New Years Eve Everyone! We’re looking at a slightly cloudy day today with snowfall resuming tonight. Conditions are still powdery so get out there and enjoy the last runs of 2017. New Years Eve tonight and there are some fun options for you around the village as we celebrate ‘O-shogatsu’ with the locals. We have night Skiing until 11.30pm and Fire works on the Nagasaka Slopes under the main Gondola. If you are looking for a more mellow night you can visit the Nozawa Onsen Shrine to welcome in the New Year. Hope you have a fantastic 2018 Temp at Top: -4 Degrees Weather: Cloudy Base at top: 255 cm Base at […]
New Years Nozawa Onsen
The end of the year is approaching very fast. Hope yo have had a terrific 2017 and we look forward to welcoming 2018 in with you in Nozawa Onsen. Everyone has been so excited here about all the snow have nearly forgotten about the New Years Eve events. If you are in Nozawa here is a run down on the goings on for tomorrow night the 31st of December, New Years Eve in Nozawa New Years Nozawa Onsen There are generally 2 terrific options for New Years Eve in Nozawa Night Skiing and Fire works on the Nagasaka Slopes under the main Gondola A more mellow night at the Nozawa Onsen Shrine to welcome in the New Year Option […]
Restaurant of the Day: Mt Dock Gondola Cafe
Mt Dock Gondola Cafe If you’re in need of some food or drinks to take up the gondola, you can’t look past Mt Dock Gondola Cafe. They serve some of the best coffee in town, along with a variety of sandwiches, sushi, calzones and sweets. Great place to unwind after a day of skiing with an Irish coffee or hot chocolate – choose from Baileys, Kahlua or Whiskey. The Plug: A great cafe at the base of Nagasaka Gondola. Has the best coffee in the village, and the toasties, brownies and other snacks are to die for – including gluten free and vegan options. Come in for coffee and breakfast before hitting the slopes, or enjoy an apres drink after a long […]
Nozawa Onsen Snow Report 30th Dec 2017
More than Predicted Good Morning everyone! Well we had a bit more then predicted over night with 25cm. There will be some great fresh powder runs up on the mountain today! Today and tomorrow only light snow has been forecast with the next big dumping due to hit in the new year! What a way to bring in 2018. If you’re keen for some extra runs the resort offers night skiing until the 2nd January, and also every Saturday at Nagasaka. Put your party clothes on as we gear up for New Year Celebrations on the mountain. Get out there, stay safe and have fun! Temp at Top: -8 Degrees Weather: Snowy Base at top: 255 cm Base at Uenotara […]
New Jones Snowboards at Nozawa Central Rentals
The team at Nozawa Central Rentals just got a new delivery of Jones Snowboards in store for rent. Perfect for the epic powder conditions we are experiencing in Nozawa at the moment. Drop in or click here to book www.nozawaholidays.com/gear-hire/
Restaurant of the Day: Neo Bar
Neo Bar Great place for après drink and a crepe! Sit by the window and look out over the slopes while enjoying a rum hot chocolate or a hot wine. They have a new food menu this year and still have their famous Nabe hot pot! Type of Bar: Après bar/dinner restaurant The Plug: A fun atmosphere with a great group of friendly staff. With direct access from the slopes, it’s a great place to go for an après drink or a bite to eat. Though called a bar, they have a great snack & dinner menu for a bar. Food is served from 2.30pm til 9pm daily and they do the best crepes in town. They also do […]
Nozawa Onsen Snow Report 29th Dec 2017
Friday fun day! Good morning! After a fairly calm night overnight we can rest the snow dancing legs as the snow showers ease off this morning. Hopefully we’ll have some blue skies so get some photos of our beautiful village and resort with just a sprinkling of snow forecast for today and 8cm tonight. Rest won’t be for long though… steady snowfall will begin again early next week. Sure there is still plenty of powder to be found. Have an amazing time out there, stay safe and we’ll see you on the mountain. Temp at Top: -8 Degrees Weather: Snowy Base at top: 265 cm Base at Uenotara station: 210 cm New snow since close: 8 cm