When you wake up in silence, you know there is snow falling… Base at top: 70 cm Temp at Top: -7 Degrees Base at Uenotaira station: 50 cm New snow since close: 10 cm Weather: Light Snow This morning we woke to the town covered in a white layer of fluffy snow. If it is noticeably different down here, then we can’t wait to get up on the mountain! Firstly though, onsen time… *** VIDEO Snow Report 12 Dec 17 VIDEO*** Yamabiko, Uenotairia and the runs to mid station are currently open although with the fresh 10cm of snow overnight and it continuing to fall, there will be plenty of fun on the slopes today. With the prediction of constant […]
Restaurant of the Day: Hakunamatata
Hakunamatata! Delicious bar with Osaka Style cuisine, with a Western influence. Name: Hakunamatata The Plug: Wooden paneled, American-feel with a father and son team serving cocktails and great Japanese snack food. During the high season, they also do large meals including steak and salad and crumbed pork cutlets. Type: Osaka cuisine- kushi-katsu (deep fried skewers), okonomiyaki (savory pancakes), yakisoba (stir-fry noodles) and more. Location: On the main traffic road, down hill from the post office. D7 on our town map. Open Hours: 6-11pm Reservations: yes Phone number:0269-67-0669 English: yes Vegetarian: yes Takeaway: yes Card Payment: No Smoking: No Check out this restaurant and many others on our free restaurant and bar guide https://www.nozawaholidays.com/town-map/
Nozawa Onsen Snow Report 11 December 17
Sunrise before the Snowfall in Nozawa Onsen, Japan. Base at top: 70 cm Temp at Top: 0 Degrees Base at Uenotaira station: 50 cm New snow since close: 0 cm Weather: Clear start but clouds forming, expecting snow this evening. Beautiful start to the day and now we are excitedly awaiting snowfall this evening in Nozawa Onsen. We had a great day on the mountain yesterday with clear skies and fresh snow. It is still very quiet on the slopes, practically have them all to yourself, although we have more and more people beginning to arrive. Villa Nozawa opened up for the season yesterday with 20 guests arriving! Town is beginning to buzz. The mountain will be just as good […]
Nozawa Onsen Snow Report Sunday 10th December
Groomers ready to rumble for the Season ahead in Nozawa Base at top: 70 cm Temp at Top: 3 Degrees Base at Uenotaira station: 50 cm New snow since close: 0 cm Weather: Clear start but clouds forming Pretty start to the day here in Nozawa this morning. No new snow to report but will be a great day on the slopes. Clouds are forming but we aren’t expecting any new snow until tomorrow night. Yesterday was a magnificent day up there with the fresh snow nice weather. Lots of people just arriving in town were pretty excited. The `forecast ahead is still looking good with falls all week and a bigger one this time next week if comes […]
Restaurant of the Day: Fortissimo
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 […]
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 […]