Nozawa Holidays

Nozawa Myoko Ski Package If you have been to Nozawa before you may have sat in the gondola and looked across the valley at these good size mountains and wondered what they are like. Mt Myoko is the front mountain you see and looks impressive standing at 2454 meters above sea level. The base of the mountain consists of 4 ski resorts Akakura Onsen, Akakura Kanko, Ikenotaira Onsen or Myoko Suginohara linked together by shuttle bus. Delivering a great mix of terrain and that amazing amount of powder snow that we also get in Nozawa. We have teamed up with some of our friends Myoko to bring you an awesome package that you can combine our two beautiful resorts in one trip […]

Snow Surf Trip Japan Something to contemplate on your Sunday from Japan – a Snow and Surf Trip! Japan has been known as a great snow destination for a few years now for overseas visitors. It started in the North then pretty quickly spread south thru Honshu. It is famed for some of the best powder snow you will experience anywhere on the planet along with a unique culture, amazing food and friendly locals, Japan is a great choice for your winter holiday destination. How about the waves? Surfing has also been a popular sub culture and sport in Japan for many years now but still not many overseas surfers visit her shores to explore the amazing coastline this country […]

This shot is a few years back 25 to be exact, taken from the Mayors place in Nozawa looking down on Jyuodo Onsen and the little Butcher shop there. If you have been to Nozawa then you have no doubt walked along this road on the way to town or the Post Office. The shop owner always collects snow out the front and makes some cool ice sculptures. The Izakaya upstairs has since gone and the paint on the building has faded a bit but the fluffy white stuff remains. The onsen too Jyuodo is one of my favourites but is super hot, perfect on those really cold nights when walking home from dinner. Can see the guy in the […]

We have been working with our good friends at Maruji for many years and have introduced many overseas skiers and boarders to stay at their lodge. Most people come back time and time again. It is a Minshiku but has a beautiful entrance with polished wooden floors and views across the valley at the end of the hall that set the scene for an awesome Nozawa experience. Tomii san the owner was an Olympic downhill champion and an all round champion guy. He was a great friend and mentor to us over the years. He sadly passed away a few years ago but his wife Eriko and her extended family have carried on the tradition and will make you feel […]

Greener pastures in Nozawa The boys on their bikes from Brisbane discovered there is more to Nozawa than the snowy months. Tony a Nozawa regular every Winter for almost 10 years now decided to grab some mates and check out the mountains of Nozawa in the summer months. They rode hundreds of kilometers, discovered many picturesque and interesting corners of the surrounding areas and enjoyed a few cold beers at the end of the day. They also saw some of the local wild life and had fun with lots of the locals. Checked out many of the nearby lakes, rice paddies and mountain roads. Enjoyed a summer festival, ate at the road stalls and experienced the warm hospitality of Japan. […]

Flashback Friday – Two Seasons ago we had 2 lovely Dutch girls come and visit us just after they New Years and they scored big in Nozawa! I remember they arrived in a Blizzard and it just kept going for days. They were supposed to leave to go to Myoko but could not drag themselves away from the waist deep dumps of fresh powder daily! Here is a little report and some photos of their stay http://wepowder.com/forum/topic/185248 Also a link to the report on the day they took that shot! http://www.lodgenagano.com/blog/magic-foot-delivers/ So if want to put yourself in the picture for this coming season better get booking!

Nozawa is known for its traditional style accommodation of Minshikus and Ryokans and we hope that does not change. There is however some people that prefer to have self contained accommodation and there are a few of those options now available. Always handy if you have kids and want to cook, or a group of friends that want to have your own space. Nozawa Central went under a complete renovation last year and now has 2 x 2 Bedrooms Apartments and 2 x 3 Bedroom Apartments and they are very spacious for Japan or a ski resort anywhere in the world. https://www.nozawaholidays.com/properties/nozawa-central/ Centrally located just a 300m stroll to the center of the village and about the same distance to […]

There is often talk about the Mountain Bike scene in Nozawa with the ski runs and Gondola, Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort is a great choice for people to jump on a downhill bike and experience the thrill of the ride. Gives you a similar buzz to downhill skiing just the scenery and temperature are different! Cycling or riding road bikes around Nozawa and further afield does not get talked about as much but the set up and options in the area are amazing! A group of lads from Brisbane Australia have just arrived for a weeklong adventure. They brought their bikes with them and some cool matching wear! They have already discovered some great rides and the Craft Beer brewery! […]