Fortissimo At Fortissimo, you will be given food straight from the living room of the postman’s wife! The Plug: Cosy, family run little restaurant hidden down a side street. Hard to find but worth the effort! Make yourself comfortable in front of the wood fire while you wait for your great value multi-course set lunch starting at 800yen! Location: D6, just up from the post office towards the main street, down a driveway on the left Type: Japanese & Western set meals House Specialty: Sweet fried bread! It is amazing. Average price per dish: 800-100 Yen Open Hours: lunch times when she wants to open Reservations: No English: yes BYO: no Card Payment: No Smoking: No Check out this restaurant […]
Latest News from Nozawa Onsen
Nozawa Onsen in Winter mode today
White Weekend in Nozawa Onsen Base at top: 75 cm Temp at Top: -7 Degree Base at Uenotaira station: 55 cm New snow since close: 25 cm Weather: Coudy but should lift soon Welcome to a snowy weekend in Nozawa Onsen. Beautiful start to the day here with snow blanketing the village and mountains. Resort officially reporting 25cm of Fresh snow up top since 3 pm yesterday but this system kicked in about noon yesterday so would think we received the “Magic Foot” or 30cm in total up top maybe more. Nice cold temps with – 7 degrees up top, so the snow quality on the runs should be awesome. Still not really enough base to venture into the trees […]
Vegetarian/Vegan or Celiac in Nozawa Onsen
Living as a Vegetarian, Vegan, celiac, or someone with lactose intolerance, is still not yet widely known in Japan. However, with the growth in foreign travel, restaurants in Nozawa Onsen are becoming more aware of these practices and diet restrictions. With new restaurants opening each year options are increasing. With the right guidance you will be on your way for an easier eating experience. Vegetarian Vegetarian (Bejitarian) you may find eating out quite easy on a Japanese diet, depending on your restrictions. If you will be ok with eating Dashi `Fish Stock.` Dashi is in most Japanese meals which are otherwise vegetarian. If this is ok, then Japanese are happy to prepare Soba noodles, Ramen, Udon and many other dishes […]
Nozawa Onsen Snow Report 8th of December 2017
A fresh dusting this morning with more on the way this afternoon… Another little Snowfall overnight in Nozawa Base at top: 50 cm Temp at Top: -1 Degree Base at Uenotaira station: 35 cm New snow since close: 2 cm Weather: Cloudy with snow in the forecast A fair bit of snow coming our way this afternoon which should give us a great start to the weekend. Expect low visibility up top today with cold temperatures. Tomorrow we have some sun expected to make an appearance through the clouds and carrying on to Sunday. Lifts Operating in Nozawa today: – Nagasaka Gondola (8:40am until 3:30pm) – Yamabiko four lift (9:00am until 3:30pm) – Yamabiko Number 2 lift (8:55am […]
Restaurant of the Day: The Corner Steak house
The Corner Steakhouse Fancy a juicy steak or a delicious hamburger? The Plug: Amongst all the fantastic Japanese cuisine that Nozawa Onsen has to offer, there are also some great western styled restaurants around. Although a little pricier than some places, The Corner Steakhouse cooks quality burgers and steak that will be as satisfying as a relaxing Onsen after a long day on the slopes. They cook a few different styles of burgers all which come with hot chips, and the steak is sure to be a treat if you choose to indulge. There is also an upstairs Cigar bar open from 10pm for something different. Location: E5 – A bit lower down from the main street next to Wanryu […]
Lodge of the Week: Shinazawa Lodge
Shinazawa Lodge! The lovely Shinazawa family own and run this traditional lodge, located on the main road intoNozawa Onsen. Shinazawa Lodge has traditional Japanese style Tatami rooms with private toilets in each room, plus an onsen just 100m away! Breakfast is included, and the Shinazawa Family are great cooks so you can also prebook amazing dinners. They have high speed internet, and Villa Nozawa is close by if you need any help during your stay! The free shuttle service also stops directly outside Shinazawa Lodge so no need to walk to the slopes Due to some cancellations they now have some good availability in January, including over the famous Nozawa Onsen Fire Festival. The Nozawa Onsen Dosojin Matsuri is one […]
Nozawa Onsen Snow Report 6th December 2017
Nozawa Onsen Snow Report 6th December 2017 Big Wednesday in Nozawa with a Magic Foot Overnight! Base at top: 65 cm Temp at Top: -6 Degree Base at Uenotaira station: 55 cm New snow since close: 25 cm Weather: Snowing lightly and clearing to sunshine Ohayou Gozaimasu from a snow filled Big Wednesday in Nozawa Onsen. Our first report live from the roof top of Nozawa Central in the village. The Resort reporting a “Magic Foot” or 30cm of fresh snow overnight and the village has transformed into a winter wonderland this morning. With the skies starting to clear and temps expecting to stay cold it is going to be a terrific day on the mountain. Nobody around at all […]
Nozawa Holidays Restaurant of the Day
As the season begins and the restaurants start to open, everyone is faced with the decision of choosing where to eat. With around 30 restaurants in the village and another 20 on the mountain, eating in Nozawa Onsen is always a pleasure. To make things easy for you, every day this month we will post about a restaurant in town. You can also check out our restaurant guide for more information on the bars and cafes! https://www.nozawaholidays.com/restaurants-bars/ Restaurant of the Day: Akibitei Okonomikyai An Okonomiyaki and Yakisoba restaurant where a very smiley chef, Saito-san, will prepare the dishes on the hotplate right in front of you! Delicious, hearty meals, and located right near an onsen and a karaoke bar, the […]
Heavy Snow Forecast for Nozawa Onsen
Boom! Heavy Snow on the way for Nozawa Onsen! There’s the upgrade we have been waiting for with good solid snow fall predicted starting tomorrow night and continuing as far as the eye can see! With the freezing level dropping and the dominant North West Wind patterns we love to see prevailing, it looks like the ” Winter Switch” should be fully flicked on from Tuesday. Fasten your seat belts, pull out the powder boards and lets hope it all unfolds! Anyone that has not already booked for this season you may want to hit the switch too. We have had a few last minute cancellations so drop a mail and will get you sorted https://www.nozawaholidays.com/ #nozawaonsen, #nozawaholidays, #winterishere
Nozawa Onsen Snow Report 2nd December 2017
Another little Snowfall overnight in Nozawa Base at top: 40 cm Temp at Top: -4 Degree Base at Uenotaira station: 35 cm New snow since close: 5 cm Weather: Snowing lightly and clearing to sunshine Woke up to light snow falling in the village this morning in Nozawa. Resort reporting another 5cm of fresh snow up top so pretty much a copy of yesterday up in the slopes and with the sun coming out should make for some fun conditions up top. Yesterday was really nice conditions on the groomers and little bits of powder on the side. The lower beginner slopes are all open for the weekend too so have a 2 km plus green slope to cruide […]