The Green Season in Nozawa Onsen. Summer in Nozawa is always an amazing feeling. Everything is so green and lush. It is such a contrast to the white of the Winter months. With rich volcanic soil and an abundance of water flowing from the natural springs everything grows like wild flowers. Hard to believe but for the local population Farming is probably as important a livelihood as tourism from the magnificent skiing! Many families in town are almost self sufficient growing rice, a wide variety of vegetables and even picking wild mountain vegetables too. For the outdoor adventurer there are lots of fun activities on the menu Mountain Biking – the main Nagasaka Gondola is open from mid July to […]
Thanks everyone for another great season in Nozawa
And so the Sun sets on another terrific ski season in Nozawa Onsen. As one of my neighbours said to me in the Onsen one night “The snow fell very skillfully”! We did not have so many of those monster 100cm overnight dumps this season but instead a constant stream of 30cm type falls, “ The Magic Foot”. Making for excellent conditions and more bluebird starts than I can remember for a while! I had so many people this season say to me “ That was the best days skiing of my life!” Some very seasoned campaigners too, so always great to hear. Our photos throughout the season here would confirm I think you would agree. A big Thank you […]
Happy Golden Week. The last weekend of the season in Nozawa
Base up top; 185cm Weather; Sunshine Lots of people flowing into town for Golden Week festivities and last turns for a while. The Cherry Blossoms are out in force in the valley but still some fun spring skiing up top with a 185cm base remaining. Not a bad number to finish on! Nozawa Central Lodge and Nozawa House are still open so come and see Luke, Gab, Kyoko and the gang for a coffee or a comfy bed and enjoy the end of what has been a terrific season. This weekend is also the last for Buna, will miss the Nan Curry. The hard working Ueno Family took their first day off during the season in 27 years this year […]
Look all around nothing but Blue Skies
Base up top: 280 cm Temp Top; 3 Degrees Base at Uenotaira 190 cm New Snow since close: 0 cm Weather; Sunny More glorious sunshine on the menu again today in Nozawa. Has been some beautiful days and fun spring conditions. Still 280cm base and top to bottom skiing along the home trail so can still enjoy a 10km run home! Perfect for the families here enjoying the warmer days and fun conditions. The park rats also have been enjoying the park to themselves. If you are feeling adventurous then there are some amazing hikes around Nozawa and neighbouring mountains to be explored. More sunny days and light winds ahead so slap on the sunscreen and get out there… […]
Great time of year for a Ski Tour near Nozawa Onsen
Base up top: 300 cm Temp Top; 3 Degrees Base at Uenotaira 210cm New Snow since close: 0 cm Weather; Sunny Have had a couple of nice days in Nozawa with plenty of sunshine and fun conditions. As we do most years we went for a ski tour for a few days. This time to Mt Hiuchi just behind Mt Myoko. We look at this mountain range most days from Nozawa but now after climbing it we will look at it in a different way. Was an amazing tour and will post a few shots. The weather was perfect, still lots of snow and the scenery second to none. Check out our photo and video galleries. In Nozawa temps are […]
No April Fools in Nozawa with 30cm overnight
Base up top: 310 cm Temp Top; -8 Degrees Base at Uenotaira 210cm Base at bottom; 110 cm New Snow since close: 30 cm Weather; Snowing! Just like that and boom we have a “ Magic Foot “ on April the 5th! The official figures have not dropped as yet but with about 20cm in town I figure there should be a bit more up top. One of the guests asked me last night if their kids were going to see snow fall in the Village before they leave today. Sure enough it started lightly just before we went to bed last night and then this morning we have a solid blanket covering the whole town. Being the weekend there […]
March wrap up in Nozawa Onsen
People often ask me how are the snow conditions in Nozawa Onsen in March. This little clip put together by Andy and Tim who stayed with us in March will give you an idea! March was better than February this year for over all powder days. The peak base for the season was also reached in March. It is funny as many people switch of in March thinking there is not much snow so the slopes are also pretty empty. For me after 22 seasons in Nozawa it is my favourite month of the season Hope to see you here in March next year…
Ski School Nozawa Onsen
Base up top: 290 cm Temp Top; 2 Degrees Base at Uenotaira 210cm Base at bottom; 110 cm New Snow since close: 0 cm Weather; Overcast Bit of a bleak morning in Nozawa with light rain falling in the Village. The forecast is promising snow for the top but the cameras are not showing any yet. Temps are set to drop rapidly this afternoon so hopefully some snow for the upper slopes. Yesterday was a warm spring day probably not the best for the powder hounds but for the kids the sunshine and slower snow was perfect for learning and turning! Here is a link to lessons in Nozawa https://www.nozawaholidays.com/lesson-registration/ Lots of photos of Cherry blossoms filtering thru from […]
Beautiful Spring Day in Nozawa
Base up top: 305 cm Temp Top; 2 Degrees Base at Uenotaira 225cm Base at bottom; 120 cm New Snow since close: 0 cm Weather; Sun Shiny Day no wind Perfect clear blue skies in Nozawa this morning after what was a fairly chilly night. We had a BBQ yesterday afternoon and it was a bit cool hanging on to a beer! Today may have been a better day as the mercury looks like will hit about 15 degrees in the village today. Mornings seem to be the best conditions at the moment but I don’t mind the slush in the afternoons either. That last little dump made for a nice few days up top and the views were spectacular […]
Tale of Two Mountains
The tale of two mountains Base up top: 305 cm Temp Top; -3 Degrees Base at Uenotaira 230cm Base at bottom; 120 cm New Snow since close: 8 cm Weather; Cloud Clearing to Sunshine Waking up to sunshine and 8cm of fresh snow up top today! Pretty nice after a day of heavy rain yesterday in Nozawa. Looking beautiful up top with the white trees and blue skies being revealed. Today is the official start of the spring ski season in Nozawa. This means; • Lift pass price drops to 3500 Yen a day for Adults 1500 Yen a day for Kids • The snow is still good especially up the top with this fresh snow • There is less […]