Four Seasons Nozawa Onsen Four Seasons of Nozawa at Taki No Yu Onsen Which is your favourite Onsen in Nozawa? It is a hard question with 13 free Onsens to choose from and a host of others in hotels and around the village. Some are bigger than others, some have hotter water, some have greener water, some are quiet, and some bustling. Lots of variables that will suit different folks. My personal favourite is Taki No Yu Onsen nestled up in a beautiful peaceful corner of the village. It is a good walk from the centre of town so often empty and also very cosy. These shots show the Onsen over 4 different times of the year. Some people think […]
Japan Open Update August 22
Japan Open Update August 22 The outlook is getting better for Japan A few good bits of news coming out of Japan in the last few days for all our snow and ramen hungry friends from abroad. Still waiting for official conformation but here are a few things that may be a bit of music to your hears. Click on the link for more details; PCR Covid tests on arrival to be dropped on the 7th of September Daily Arrival quota to be increased for 20,000 to 50,000 people a day Maybe most notable the Japanese Government is set to open the country to Unguided Tours so no Tour Conductor needed. This is not individual tourists yet and sounds like […]
Equinox Yoga Retreat Japan
Equinox Yoga Retreat Japan Autumn equinox Yoga Retreat This years Autumn Equinox retreat is your opportunity to escape into nature, and reconnect with yourself. Expect plenty of time outdoors taking in the incredible autumn colours and scenes; delicious vegetarian food from local restauranteurs, twice daily yoga classes; guided nature hikes, an abundance of traditional Japanese hot springs to relax in and plenty of space and time to yourself. Private or twin share rooms and family/group apartment options available. This all inclusive retreat in the mountains of Nagano will have you feeling refreshed and reconnected. Equinox Yoga Retreat Japan Retreat itinerary: Friday 9/23 4pm check in & welcome drink 5pm Yoga with Rowie 6.30pm Group Dinner Saturday 9/24 7am Morning yoga […]
August Nozawa Holiday Japan
August Nozawa Holiday Japan August is a great time of year with lots of fun activities and beautiful scenery to explore. Here is a link to videos and information of all that is on offer in Nozawa over the Green Season. https://www.nozawaholidays.com/summer-nozawa-green-season/ The Nagasaka Gondola is also open so you can ride to the top and enjoy some fresh cool mountain air. Take a picnic or your Mountain Bike and enjoy the views. More information here on the ski resort site; https://en.nozawaski.com/summer/ The Sparena Swimming pool is also open and you can take a cool dip in many of the mountain streams around the village and surrounding mountains and enjoy an onsen after. Some more great activities include Summer Activities […]
Music Festival Japan Nozawa
Music Festival Japan Nozawa Fuji Rock Festival starts tomorrow 29th of July and goes all weekend Fuji Rock is the largest music festival in Japan and a pretty amazing set up nestled in to the mountain side of the Naeba Ski Resort in nearby Yuzawa. Headline acts this year include; Bonobo, Jonas Blue, Jack White, Halsey and many more. Lots of awesome local Japanese artists as well this year. Music Festival Japan Nozawa The Festival is just over a 90 minute drive from Nozawa or train ride from Iiyama so doable to stay in Nozawa if want some more comfort than the campground or Nozawa is a great place to come and chill out for a few days after the […]
Mountain Bike Event Japan
Mountain Bike Event Japan Rent a whole Mountain Bike Course for you and your friends in Nozawa A while ago we talked about the possibility to rent your own Ski Resort at Togari across the valley for 60,000 yen for the night skiing. I didn’t realise but in Summer you can also rent the Nozawa MTB trails and host your own event. Some guests by the name of DEE MANIACS staying at Villa Nozawa did that just this weekend gone. Mountain Bike Event Japan They raced top to bottom with all the regular thrills and spills ,then had the Gondola to take them back up to do it all again and Onsens to soothe the aches after. The local community […]
Cool places visit Japan
Cool places visit Japan Kamikochi you got me Have run photos of this amazing location before but this is one I took myself in May this year when I visited Kamikochi for some hiking. The water really is as crystal clear as it looks. I even took a swim in it to make sure and in May with the winter snow melt it certainly was refreshing. Kamikochi is just over 2 Hours drive from Nozawa Onsen. Like some mountain areas in Switzerland, which it reminded me of you are not able to drive all the way. You need to take a dedicated bus into the National Park for the final leg which is a good thing. This photo is just […]
Mountain Bike Season Nozawa
Mountain Bike Season Nozawa Ticket to ride in Nozawa Mountain Bike season is in full swing in Nozawa now and a great time of year to explore the slopes and trails on the mountain. You can take the Nagasaka Gondola all the way to the top and ride nearly 15km back down the mountain. Mountain Bike Season Nozawa Just 2000 Yen for a ticket to ride with your bike or a day pass for 5000 yen and ride unlimited times. Bit like a ski pass only you can take your bike too. If need to rent a bike or any gear or want a lesson drop in and see Take san and the gang at Compass House. They helped design […]
Work Nozawa Onsen Japan
Work Nozawa Onsen Japan Join the Nozawa Holidays Team. Work the Ski Season in Nozawa Onsen Japan – スタッフ募集 Nozawa Onsen is a pretty amazing village to visit just for a week Ski Holiday. Imagine spending the whole season here working side by side a great team. Improve your skills in the amazing powder, your knowledge of the Japanese language and culture and help others have a most memorable holiday. Looking for people who love people, snow and working in a great team. Japanese and English speakers welcome to apply. If you can speak both would be a welcome asset. ノザワホリデーズでは、ロッジスタッフ、スキー教室、レンタルショップ、カフェスタッフやスノーモンキーツアーなどの多岐にわたる職種において、私たちと一緒に働いてくれるスタッフを募集しております。 経験者優遇いたしますが、もちろん未経験でも歓迎します。明るく元気とやる気がある方、是非一度ご連絡ください。 We have a great international team taking care of our guests from all over the world. We run […]
Eichigo-Tsumari Art Nozawa
Eichigo-Tsumari Art Nozawa Eichigo-Tsumari Art Nozawa is only 1 hour away! The Tunnel of Light Just under 1 hours drive from Nozawa Onsen will lead you to the Eihigo-Tsumari Art Field in neighbouring Nigata Prefecture. The amazing tunnel that bores through the heart of snow country leads you out to this impressive window on the world that stares down at the massive Kiyotsu Gorge. Eichigo-Tsumari Art Nozawa It was fully restored in 2018 by MAD Architects with the goal of bringing back the cultural energy that once flourished in the region. The Art Festival in on this year and runs all the way until mid November 2022 with various events and exhibitions running in the area. You can book now […]