Nozawa Onsen Spring Snow Report, 7th of April 2019 After April’s early onslaught, things have calmed a little to allow us to enjoy a view. There’s still more than enough up top in terms of a base to ski upon. The only thing that might change in the few days to come is the clouds are rolling in. This looks set to mean good things for the top of the mountain. Snow is forecast but the warmer temperatures will mean this weather probably falls as rain down in the village. So again, it’s a case of getting up, taking a look outside and being not being disillusioned by the wet outside the window. This is typical of later in the […]
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Nozawa Onsen Spring Snow Report 6/4/2019
Nozawa Onsen Spring Snow Report, 6th of April 2019 Not a bad Nozawa Onsen spring day we have. After that amazing amount of snow over the first four days of April, yesterday was a sunny affair. There’s to be more of the same today. Great conditions right up top and some amazing views to go with it. Tomorrow should mostly be the same but may change in the afternoon. From then on could be interesting. At this point, it looks as though temperatures may be a little warm to turn to snow in the village. But that’s not the case up top. So it could turn out to be one of those spring-specific occasions where you look out the window […]
Skiing Japan with Kids
Skiing Japan with Kids Easter Holidays time and wondering what to do with the Kids? Why not take them on a skiing and exploring holiday to Nozawa Onsen Japan. Japan and skiing is a great holiday at any time of the year but here are a few reasons why April and Spring skiing are even better with the little ones Beautiful Weather we get lots of this warmer sunny days in April Snow conditions still fun and we can get fresh snow falls too. Base is at 300cm today and we had 100cm of fresh snow fall in the first 3 days of April No crowds at all, can easily get into your favourite restaurant and will never line up […]
Nozawa Onsen Spring Snow Report 4/4/2019
Nozawa Onsen Spring Snow Report, 4th of April 2019 What an April we’ve witnessed, so far! The first three days of spring’s second month looked and felt exactly like winter. Some even said there was “too much snow”. Yesterday was pretty epic, however, today gives us a chance to enjoy the view as well as all the untouched pockets of powder. The forecast for the next three days shows sunshine across the board. That’s with the slight exception of Friday night which may bring a dusting. The temperatures should be just a little higher than they have been making for some great spring skiing. We are now looking at a very respectable base up top to get us right through […]
Nozawa Onsen Spring Snow Report 3/4/2019
Nozawa Onsen Spring Snow Report, 3rd of April 2019 Who saw this coming in April? Anyone with their hand up is a liar! April kicked off with 20cm followed by another 20cm… Then we were blessed with another 35 centimetres up top overnight. But it feels like we got that down in the village. Either way, it’s 35 official centimetres and counting. It continues to snow at 10am as it has been all morning and, presumably, all night. The base at the top of the mountain is now way up over three metres at 340cm and the snowfall continues. This is looking great for the duration of the season. Right up until the end of Golden Week, during the beginning […]
What the Heck is a Kamoshika and How To Spot One
Do you know about the famed kamoshika? If you’ve been to Nozawa before you’re sure to have heard of the name at least and you may have been lucky enough to spot a kamoshika. They are gorgeous creatures who wander through the mountains of Nozawa and other areas of Japan. They’re a Japanese serow, which is a sort of goat/antelope animal and they like to wander the forests alone, nibbling on leaves and shoots as they go. Kamoshika are now a national symbol of Japan. They’ve been considered a “special natural monument” since 1955 but it wasn’t always so. Before that time they were a threatened species due to overhunting and loss of habitat. Now they are happily thriving, although […]
Nozawa Onsen Spring Snow Report 2/4/2019
Nozawa Onsen Spring Snow Report, 2nd of March 2019 We’re certainly getting our bang for buck this Nozawa Onsen spring. The first few days of April aren’t letting us down after what was a truly Magic March. Following the 20 centimetres we awoke to on April Fools’ Day, today we see another 20 cm. Both evenings have added to what was already a healthy base up top for spring skiing. It’s now back up to 3 metres! Most of the lower lifts and runs closed yesterday as planned. However, there’s more than enough snow around. Things are looking good to get us right through up until the 5th of May during Golden Week when the mountain finally stops for the […]
Nozawa Onsen Spring Snow Report 1/4/2019
Nozawa Onsen Spring Snow Report, 1st of April 2019 The first day of April has brought us some fresh Nozawa Onsen spring snow. No April Fool’s joke! 20 centimetres fell upon the top of Mount Kenashi and even a handful in the village. There’s not much more to say about that except “get to the mountain”! The forecast shows some more tonight and tomorrow, maybe even a handful on Wednesday, before sunshine rules the skies on Thursday. What a magic time it is to be in Nozawa Onsen. Lift tickets and accommodation are discounted at this time of year. Check out our Easter family holiday deal at the bottom of the page. What’s the official word from the top of […]
Nozawa Onsen Spring Snow Report 31/3/2019
Nozawa Onsen Spring Snow Report, 31st of March 2019 While it rained all night in the village, up on the mountain, there’s a handful of fresh snow. Just 4 centimetres overnight but a taste of what’s to come perhaps. That’s if the forecast is on the money. Big things are predicted for tomorrow night meaning Tuesday could be a good one on Mount Kenashi. Temperatures are predicted to continue to drop today meaning we could even see snow at village level by late tomorrow. Then again, as so often happens, maybe Mother Nature will make fools of us all and over-deliver on the promise of powder. Beyond tomorrow night, there are a few handfuls here and there before clearing by […]
Family Ski Holiday Easter Japan
Family Ski Holiday Easter Japan Why Nozawa is Best for a Family Skiing Holiday Over Easter 2019 sees three events coincide to allow for the perfect Japan trip with your family these Easter holidays. First, the snow has been plentiful and Nozawa still has a base of 275cm (at the end of March) which will see the lifts spinning until May 5. This sort of base is never seen in Australia even in peak season! Second, cherry blossom season is hitting Nagano with the sakura in full bloom between April 15 and 23, lining up with Australian Easter holiday dates. Finally, Easter is a little later this year which brings it closer to ANZAC day. Good Friday is falling on […]