Ski Resorts near Nozawa We are very fortunate in that Nozawa Onsen is one of the biggest and by popular demand one of the best Ski Resorts in the region. It has something for everyone and is the largest stand alone ski resort in Japan. A good mix of Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced runs on offer. Here is a great run down on all the Runs and Lifts in Nozawa ; Ski Resort Info Nozawa Being a very mountainous region there are close to 100 Ski Resorts across the Prefecture of Nagano. So as much as we love our home resort there is nothing better than getting on the road and discovering some of the hidden gems in the area. […]
Rafting Nozawa Onsen Japan
Rafting Nozawa Onsen Japan Rafting the River in Nozawa The mighty Chikuma River runs deep along the valley floor below Nozawa Onsen. The Chikuma River is the longest river in all of Japan. It runs through much of Nagano to Nigata and eventually the Sea of Japan. There is a lot of water flowing which can create some amazing rapids. This combined with some nice gentle sections makes for some awesome rafting. You may recognise some familiar faces from this photo. Risa san the guide also works in Ski Patrol in the Winter at Nozawa so you may have seen her fly by in the red uniform to help someone on the slopes. Many locals work for the Ski Resort […]
Nozawa Trail Run Fest
Nozawa Trail Run Fest Back on the Trails in Nozawa Next weekend the 7th and 8th of August is the big annual the Nozawa Trail Festival. A fantastic event open to all ages and sure to be a great weekend away in the mountains with friends and family. There are 3 distance so can choose your own level 27km with a climb of 960m 12km mainly downhill Sunday for the kids either 1 or 2 km run Here is a link to more details ; http://www.nature-scene.net/nozawa/run/ Entries may be full but contact on the above link and even if not in the event can come up to Nozawa as is sure to be a fun vibe about town. Could have […]
Weekend Yoga Retreats Japan
Weekend Yoga Retreats Japan Summer is here in Japan and we will be running a number of Yoga Retreats up in Nozawa over the coming months. These retreats are perfect for you if you want to immerse yourself in yoga and meditation while relaxing in the natural hot springs, fresh local produce, and peaceful environment of a traditional farming village. Yoga and meditation classes are shared by an experienced instructor and long term lover of Japanese culture and language. If you have a group already keen we can design to suit you and run at anytime. Please check out information on running your own retreat here ; Run Yoga Retreat Japan If you would just like to come and join one […]
Yoga Retreat Japan 2021
Yoga Retreat Japan 2021 Treat yourself to a Yoga Retreat in Nozawa Nozawa Onsen with its natural hot springs, fresh local produce, peaceful mountain vibe and traditional feel is the perfect Yoga destination. It is also a great outdoor adventure location so can combine the two with a week of Yoga, hiking and biking. We are running a retreat in the middle of August for 6 Nights staying at the beautiful Villa Nozawa or Nozawa Holidays Apartments. Arrive Monday 16th of August Depart Sunday 22nd of August The Retreat includes all of the following 6 Nights– Yoga and Hiking Retreat Nozawa from Y99,000 per person, includes 6 nights Twin Share Accommodation w/Shared Bathroom Facilities Healthy Breakfast Daily One day Bike […]
Olympic Gold Japan Skateboard
Olympic Gold Japan Skateboard Japan Gold on the Skateboards Japanese skaters have been dominating so far in Skateboarding’s first ever year in the Olympics. Japanese skaters won three of the six medals in Skateboarding’s Olympic premier, with Yuto Horigome, 22, and Momiji Nishiya, just 13, both taking Gold in the street competition. The Podium in the Women’s event was two skaters aged 13 and one aged 16 making it the youngest podium in history. Maybe it is a young person’s sport and I have to move on and get into Golf 🙂 Japanese snowboarders have long been well respected on the snow so great to see such young guns succeeding in the Skateboarding arena. Ganbate Nippon! If the softer landings […]
Olympics Japan Nozawa Onsen
Olympics Japan Nozawa Onsen Olympics have begun in Japan It has been a rough old road to the hosting of the 32nd Olympiad in Japan but it opened last night with a grand ceremony in Tokyo. Want them or not they are on and we really wish all the Athletes from around the world the very best. This shot from the Main Street of Nozawa when the Olympic Torch Run graced our streets. Olympics Japan Nozawa Onsen Nozawa has a long Winter Olympic history and we had a great event here in 1998 when we hosted the Biathlon and many athletes from across the globe. It was a great vibe in the village and we were all honoured to be […]
Trail Running Event Japan
Trail Running Event Japan Trail Running Event on tomorrow in Nozawa Onsen Many may know this slope near the ski jump and probably thought it is tricky enough to ski down it. How about running up it! The annual Trail Running event hosted by Saloman is on tomorrow Friday the 23rd of July in Nozawa. With a long weekend across Japan it is looking like will be a busy time in the Village. Nozawa Onsen and surrounding mountains make for the perfect backdrop and terrain for Trail Running and what better way to end the race than to take a soothing Onsen at the end of the day. Some serious distances to be covered with the longest race being a […]
Yoga Retreat Japan 2021
Yoga Retreat Japan 2021 Yoga and Hiking Retreat in Nozawa Join us for a spiritual escape to the quant mountain side village of Nozawa Onsen for a relaxing Yoga and Hiking Retreat. With the wet season officially over it is a great time to escape to the country side and explore the surrounds and your self. We will be running a series of Yoga/Hiking Retreats over the coming months and great if you can come and join in the fun. We have a few options but a great one is the 6 Night Retreat which takes in daily Yoga sessions and hiking of the famous Shinetsu Trail. Starting from the 16th of August. See this great value package below; 6 […]
E-Bike Hire Nozawa Japan
E-Bike Hire Nozawa Japan Nozawa is a world renowned Ski Resort in Nagano Japan and is busy with Skiers and Boarders from all over the world in the Winter months. In the Green Season the mountains remain and can be just as much fun to explore on two wheels. Mountain biking is starting to take off in Nozawa and the locals are busy building some amazing Mountain Bike Trails. The Ski Resort also just put in a new Gondola that now takes you to the top in just 8 minutes which is twice as fast as the old Gondola. In Summer you can put your MTB on board and have an easy ride up. It is open from early July […]