Earthquake Nozawa Onsen Japan
Sunny second day of the year in Nozawa
Shaken but not stirred here in Nozawa Onsen after yesterday’s Earthquake. Thank you everyone for your concern. Lifts are open and the Gondola is running dropping people into a beautiful day up at Yamabiko. Unfortunately Nodo peninsula in Ishikawa prefecture got hit pretty hard and they have some major damage so our thoughts with everyone in the affected regions.
Trains and busses to and from Nozawa are all more or less operational. Just the Shinkansen to Nagano is not up yet but can take the local trains to Nagano then Bullet train from there to Tokyo. So please just allow a little more time if travelling today.
All safe in Nozawa
Earlier this afternoon we experienced a small Earthquake in Nozawa. The Epicentre was about 300km away in Ishikawa and it was a 7.4 there. In Nozawa we definitely had a bit of a shake but no damage or injuries. We do get them from time to time but rarely serious. Everyone is well and accounted for. Here are a few tips for when an earthquake happens;
If you are indoors: Drop, Cover and hold on
- Stay inside.
- Drop under heavy furniture such as a table, desk, bed or any solid furniture.
- Cover your head and torso to prevent being hit by falling objects.
- Hold onto the object that you are under so that you remain covered.
- If you can’t get under something strong, or if you are in a hallway, flatten yourself or crouch against an interior wall.
- Stay away from windows, and shelves with heavy objects.
If you are outdoors
- Stay outside.
- Go to an open area away from buildings.
- If you are in a crowded public place, take cover where you won’t be trampled.
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Earthquake Nozawa Onsen Japan
Anyway stay calm is the biggest thing. Some train delays tonight but should be fine between Nagano and Tokyo. Will update if we hear anything tomorrow. Stay safe and don’t forget tomorrow should be a bluebird sunny day. This shot from today wth the fresh snow at Yamabiko
⛅️TODAY:
Temperature at the top: -1 degrees
New snow since yesterday: 1 cm
Base at top: 85cm
Wind: Light at 20 km/h South West easing
Weather: Sunny Bluebird day
🚡LIFTS IN OPERATION: Nagasaka Gondola, Hikage & Hike quad, Yamabiko 2 & 4, Skyline double, Uenotaria, Paradise Quad, Yu Road, Hike Triple, Nagasaka Triple
🌄RUNS OPEN: All of Yamabiko apart from E, Kokenaashi A & B, Uenotaira, Paradise, Hike Gelaande, Kumataka, Kitsune
☃️ SNOW FORECAST:
Sunshine expected all day with cloud sweeping in from tomorrow and a good snow fall of about 20 cm forecast for tomorrow night. Temps also expected to drop down again on Thursday. The next big system from Saturday night looks good and we may see up to 50cm fall into Sunday. So fingers crossed it comes to fruition. Keep dancing stay safe and hope 2024 is treating you well so far. Enjoy this beautiful day in Nozawa.