Powder Snow Japan April It is rare but it can happen! Just need to be ready and in luck, over the years I would say it is rare we don’t get some powder days in April in Nozawa or nearby at Shiga Kogen which is a bit higher. Sunny Sunday but snow on the way for Nozawa? Beautiful sunny spring day up top in Nozawa today. Temps are just 6 degrees and not a breathe of wind so will be a really fun day up there and perfect for the kids to discover the joy of sliding down the snow. Looking the goods up at Yamabiko. A few people about for the weekend and some race training going on at […]
April Snow Nozawa Japan
April Snow Nozawa Japan April Snow shower for Nozawa Woke up to snow falling lightly in the village this morning creating a beautiful back drop to the fresh Blossoms blooming around town. Has been a while since we saw snow fall and always a nice surprise in April . The resort reporting 5 cm of fresh up top so just a dusting but looks beautiful up at Yamabiko with more white trees. Temps have dropped to Zero degrees too so nice to pull on some winter clothes again. Temp at the top; 0 degrees New snow since close; 5 cm Base at the top; 140 cm Snow conditions; A sprinkle of fresh snow Weather; Little winter flash back up top […]
Travel Bubble Japan Australia
Travel Bubble Japan Australia One bubble we hope you can join us on soon in Nozawa Lots of talk of a travel bubble opening between Australia and New Zealand in just over a weeks time which is exciting to hear and promising for other parts of the planet too. Let’s hope that a similar arrangement can be set up with Japan in time for next ski season. Have heard that both the Australian and Japan governments have been discussing it so fingers crossed we may see you in the Green Nasuki Gondola next season. If keen to get an obligation free quote head to the link; https://www.nozawaholidays.com/bookings/ This season is not over yet and is planned to go for 1 […]
Easter Holidays Nozawa Ski Japan
Easter Holidays Nozawa Ski Japan Happy Easter from Nozawa Onsen Not quite an Easter bunny but still pretty cute. The local Kamoshika can often be spotted from the lifts in Nozawa. Who has seen one before? Easter Holidays Nozawa Ski Japan Wishing everyone a very Happy Easter where ever you are. A big Arigatou to everyone that has been up to visit us this season and thank you to all those that were thinking about Nozawa from afar but could not make it this season. We hope to see you back next Winter. These little guys will be waiting… Book your spot now knowing it is fully changeable or refundable if cannot make it up. Book Ski Holiday Japan We […]
April Ski Specials Japan
April Ski Specials Japan Valley Green, Mountain White in Nozawa Awesome Spring day for the first day of April here in Nozawa. Plenty of Sunshine and nice warm temps. The day actually started fairly cool but has warmed up under the sun. We are at that part of the season where it can feel like Green Season in town and the Valley but still a winter sports buzz up high. Up top at Yamabiko yesterday was lots of fun especially in the two natural half pipes from the top chair. Now it is mainly a top mountain game, there was also a few people up there. Plenty of locals taking advantage of the conditions and the free lifts day for […]
Nozawa Onsen Discounts Ski Japan
Nozawa Onsen Discounts Ski Japan Haru Yama or Spring Mountain has officially begun in Nozawa Every year at the end of March regardless of snow depth or the number of guests the Resort closes the lifts at the bottom of the mountain. That day and the start of the Spring Skiing Season started yesterday. You can still ski top to bottom on skiers right down Uenotaira, Paradise and on to the black runs or forest trail but under restriction not 100% sure what that means but probably just to take it easy. Can only ski as far as Hikage then bus back to the Nagasaka Gondola. Most bottom slopes especially south facing are pretty much done now anyway. Up the […]
Cheap Ski Rental Nozawa Onsen
Cheap Ski Rental Nozawa Onsen Spring into the last weekend of March on Paradise. Shaping up to be a pretty good day on the slopes with cool temps and a bit of a dusting overnight. The forecast was calling for about 5cm but the resort not reporting any fresh snow this morning. The snow has been slushy but in general the good slush nice and fast crystals. Today may be a bit different with this cold snap. Very quiet on the slopes but a few racers practising their turns on the left side of Paradise slope. Always impressive to watch when riding the chair back up. Temp at the top; 2 degrees New snow since close; 0 cm Base […]
Expats Ski Holiday Japan
Expats Ski Holiday Japan Frosty Trees up at Yamabiko Pretty day up top in Nozawa this morning with the trees nice and white from a little dusting we received overnight. The sun has come out and making for a fun day on the slopes. A welcome change from yesterday which had low visibility and pretty marginal conditions. Nice and cold too with temps up top hovering just above zero making for a touch of winter in the Spring. Temp at the top; 2 degrees New snow since close; 0 cm Base at the top; 225 cm Snow conditions; Fun day with a bit of a dusting up top Weather; Sunny day and fairly cool Expats Ski Holiday Japan Looking ahead […]
Must Do Nozawa Onsen Japan
Must Do Nozawa Onsen Japan A Take it easy Sunday in Nozawa There is no sugar coating it, today is a pretty ordinary day on the mountain. It was windy with light rain early, the wind has eased but the rain has intensified. Visibility also not great, basically a terrific day to enjoy all the amazing Onsens scattered across the village in Nozawa. 13 of which are free to use and perfect to soothe the aches and pains and warm up on a day like today. Maybe followed by a hot bowl of Ramen. Check out 11 cool things to do in Nozawa here; https://nozawa-onsen.com/11-must-see-things-in-nozawa-onsen/ Every cloud has a silver lining though and the good news is temps are set […]
Sakura Blossoms Nozawa Onsen Japan
Sakura Blossoms Nozawa Onsen Japan A bit of March Magic in Nozawa So far this March has been a bit light on for fresh snow but there have still been some beautiful days and the trees have been doing their frosty best on days like today. The day started of pretty cold with temps below Zero but a nice sunny and warm spring day now. Looking magic up top be sure to check out the web cams the sunset should be impressive today. https://nozawa-onsen.com/nozawa-webcams/ Probably a good afternoon to have a beer up top and take the last run down. Always magic and so quiet on the slopes sliding down and enjoying the glow behind the mountains. Temp at […]