Nozawa Holidays

Maybe a good day for a relaxing Foot Onsen   Base at top: 260 cm Temp at Top: 5 Degrees Base at Uenotaira station: 180 cm New snow since close: 0cm Weather: Clear down low but clouds up high   Ohayou gozaimasu from Nozawa Onsen fairly clear morning down low but clouds engulfing the mountain up higher. It should be ok for a few turns early but then we are expecting some strong winds to come in from the North West later which should see temps drop a bit and maybe even some light snow fall on the upper slopes.   Foot Onsen Nozawa Onsen The winds are going to be up to 70km/h according to the forecast so will […]

Nozawa Onsen Snow Report 17 April 2017 Spring time Streaming Base at top: 280 cm Temp at Top: 11 Degrees Base at Uenotaira station: 200 cm New snow since close: 0cm Weather: Sunny start with clouds washing thru Another sunny start to the day here but some cloud cover coming across the valley now. Looks like we are in for a change later this afternoon with strong southerly winds and rain expected tonight. Best to get up there early this morning and enjoy the hard pack and groomed pistes before they soften up in the afternoon. Yesterday was a true spring day and the warmest we have felt in more than 5 months in Nozawa. We hit about 20 degrees […]

Happy Easter from Nozawa Onsen We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable Easter wherever you are. A big Arigatou Gozaimashita and thank you to everyone that visited us throughout the season was a pleasure having you for what was an amazing season in Nozawa. Thanks also to all those families that are here in Nozawa at the moment enjoying Easter in the snow with us. Easter usually falls around end of March or in April and it is still a great time to visit Nozawa for some fun Spring Skiing. So give it some thought for a trip next Easter. 5 great Reasons Spring skiing is fun for Families Beautiful Spring Weather The weather is warmer and some glorious […]

Nozawa Onsen Snow Report 13 April 2017 Here comes the Sun.. Base at top: 305 cm Temp at Top: -3 Degrees Base at Uenotaira station: 205 cm New snow since close: 1cm Weather: Blue skies with occasional cloud Nice crisp start to the day here in Nozawa with the sun greeting us this morning. We had a bit of a dusting overnight and on top of the bit of snow that fell yesterday it should be a great day on the slopes today. Can check out how nice it looks on the cams https://www.nozawaholidays.com/snow-cams/ Temps are nice and cold so should be fast and smooth early and then set to warm up during the day. Yesterday was a bit of […]

Nozawa Onsen Snow Report 12 April 2017 The Joy of seeing your first snow fall! Base at top: 305 cm Temp at Top: -1 Degrees Base at Uenotaira station: 205 cm New snow since close: 5cm Weather: Wintery conditions with fog and light snow Looks like Winter is having a last hurrah in Nozawa today with the freezing level dropping and below zero temps up top. Has been raining in the Village but one of our guests Emma visiting from Bangkok just came back down all excited about seeing some snow flakes up at Yamabiko and posted this photo! Nozawa Onsen Snow Report 12 April 2017 Was not a pristine day up there by any means but most of the […]

How good was March this year in Nozawa Onsen Base at top: 320 cm Temp at Top: 2 Degrees Base at Uenotaira station: 220 cm New snow since close: 0cm Weather: Foggy with precipitation and maybe snow later Not the prettiest start to the day here with rain sweeping across the resort. But good news is rain has eased, the temps are dropping rapidly and there is some snow predicted for this afternoon up top. Talked to a few of the local boarders coming down the hill and they said with the cloud cover and colder temps the snow was fast and fun and they were riding top to bottom. Nozawa Onsen Snow Report 9 April 2017 Sunshine and light […]

It’s all about the base in Nozawa Base at top: 330 cm Temp at Top: 10 Degrees Base at Uenotaira station: 235 cm New snow since close: 0cm Weather: Warm Sunny day Photo of Hikage slopes, which are now closed for the season but check out that base still 135cm at the bottom of Nozawa! For many resorts in the world that would be the base in peak season and in Nozawa these slopes are now closed for the season. Up top at Yamabiko we still have 330cm so even with these warmer temps it is going to take a while to wear it down and the resort will have no problem staying open until May 7th this season for […]

Jetstar Sale on to Japan! Jetstar Sale Japan Some dates for next ski season too starting form $199 one way even in January. Also some Summer dates so consider checking out Nozawa in the Green season. Summer in Nozawa Onsen Jetstar Sale Japan Have a look and if grab an airfare deal let us know and will sort everything else you need for a great holiday in Nozawa Onsen. https://www.nozawaholidays.com/

Nozawa Onsen Snow Report 7th April 2017 Sunshine on a cloudy day in Nozawa. Great views across to Togari Onsen   Base at top: 350 cm Temp at Top: 8 Degrees Base at Uenotaira station: 250 cm New snow since close: 0cm Weather: Sun is now out after some rain and warming up   Sorry for the late update folks just enjoying the warmth of spring. Writing this from the deck in a T-shirt staring across to nearby Togari Onsen Resort with the sun on my face. As forecast we got a watering down with the rain last night and into this morning and heavy at times. But it didn’t hang around too long and the sun was out before […]