Family Fun Nozawa New Years Nozawa Onsen is a great place to visit for Families all year round and New Years is a particularly fun time to be in Nozawa Nozawa Onsen Snow Report 2nd January 2020 Temp at the top; -5 degrees New snow since close; 20cm Base at the top; 80cm Snow conditions; Fresh good on piste Weather;Snowy throughout the day Snow Report 2nd January 2020 Another day another dump of snow on the mountain, looks like our fortunes may have turned and 2020 is already looking better. Yesterday we had 20cm of fresh fall on the slopes as well as some blue skies so it was a beautiful day up on the mountain. There was similar amounts […]
Happy New Years – Nozawa Snow Report 1st January 2020
Happy New Year from Nozawa Onsen Was a magical night around the village yesterday to bring in the new year and a new decade! Lots of people lining the streets and making their way to the temple or the fireworks. Was almost majestic as the villagers rang the bell 108 times and the snow lofted silently in the background. Snow Report 1st of January 2020 Temp at the top;-9degrees New snow since close; 20cm Base at the top; 80cm Snow conditions; Great conditions with some fresh Weather; Cloudy with light winds The snow fell most of yesterday and into the night, not heavy but nice and fluffy. Will make for some great conditions on the slopes today. The forecast is […]
Nozawa Onsen Snow Report 31st of December 2019
Snow Report 31st of December 2019 Temp at the top;4 degrees New snow since close; 0cm Base at the top; 65cm Snow conditions; Compacted snow Weather; Cloudy with light winds Waking up to a cloudy morning here in Nozawa and snow is forecast later today. Grooming overnight and warmer weather has decreased the base on the mountain but with forecast having some good snow coming up we should see that base build back and some fresh powder. The forecast is looking good with snow almost everyday this week on the mountain. The mountain is still not fully open but its getting closer and with the snow this week we should hopefully see the rest of the runs opening […]
Last Minute Availability in Nozawa Onsen
Still thinking about making a trip to Nozawa Onsen? We have some last minute availability in lodges and self-contained accomodation to help you out. The powder is finally here and you should be too! Here are a couple of great lodgings both self contained and lodge style from Nozawa. Villa Nozawa Villa Nozawa is one of the most popular Ski Lodges in Nozawa Onsen Spacious, Family Friendly, Knowledgeable genuine Japanese and overseas staff. It is your perfect blend of Japanese Style with western comforts in Nozawa Onsen. Availability – 4 nights from January 26th to January 30th – 3 nights from February 18th to February 21st – 4 nights from February 20th to February 24th – multiple rooms available […]
Nozawa Onsen Snow Report 30th of December 2019
New Runs and Lifts open today! Snow Report 30th of December 2019 Temp at the top; 1 degrees New snow since close; 5cm Base at the top; 90cm Snow conditions; Good on piste Weather; Cloudy with light winds Exciting news with parts of the lower mountain opening up this morning, Hikage and Nagaska Slopes are now open. So one step closer to opening the whole mountain, but it will take a few more dumps to see that happen. A bit of a surprise last night with the resort reporting a dusting from up top. It should be a good day out there even with the cloudy weather, there is a small chance of snow at the top throughout the day […]
Sunny Sunday Nozawa Onsen
Sunny Sunday in Nozawa! Not a bad looking morning at all in Nozawa, this view from up top on Paradise slope and definitely living up to its name! If have a few minutes check out the web cams as it looks fantastic up top https://nozawa-onsen.com/nozawa-webcams/ The snow kept rolling in most of the day yesterday and eased into the night to reveal a beautiful bluebird day today. Currently sitting under a sea of cloud or “unkai” down in the village but up on the slopes conditions look fantastic. Temp at the top; -6 degrees New snow since close; 5cm Base at the top; 95cm Weather; Bluebird sunny day with very light winds People were grabbing powder stashes yesterday just off […]
Dumping Nozawa Onsen
Dumping Nozawa Onsen What a difference a day makes in Nozawa! Yesterday we were still amongst the rice paddies today we are in the Snow Ball. A massive 50cm plus of fresh has fallen since this time yesterday up top and the base has jumped from 40cm to 90cm in 24 Hours. Still going strong now, it feels like the Winter Switch has definitely been flicked. Yesterday the snow had started to accumulate up top by after lunch and there was some layers of powder to enjoy. Today should be up another level with all the snow we got up top overnight. Temp at the top; -8 degrees New snow since close; 35 cm ( 20cm before that) Base at […]
Snow Report Nozawa 27th December 2019
Snow Report Nozawa 27th December 2019 Snow Report: The difference from yesterday morning to today from Sun to Snow Temp at the top; 0 degrees New snow since close; 0cm Base at the top; 40cm Weather; Snowing up top rain in town It’s been snowing lightly up top since late afternoon yesterday and is starting to increase right now. Still a bit warm down low but the mercury is set to drop thru the day and with strong North West winds and heavy snow expected. It is going to be a pretty wild day up there but should then clear tomorrow to bless us with a sunny weekend. Hopefully this storm will result in a lot more […]
Share Space Nozawa Onsen
Share Space Nozawa Onsen Something different for Nozawa this season If you have to combine some business with pleasure while on your trip to Nozawa here is a great option for those visiting Nozawa this season Searching for a nice quiet space to type up that report, crunch some numbers or finish a project then there is a new Co-working Space on the Main Street in Nozawa. Kono san and his family have been running the unique stationary shop in town called Marumiya for decades now. It is an amazing shop many have probably been there, it has just about everything you could ever dream off and more in the way of Stationary, bric a brac and toys. For a […]
White Christmas Nozawa Onsen Japan
White Christmas Nozawa Onsen Japan Not a bad way to spend Christmas on the slopes yesterday with fresh snow and glorious sunshine. For sure we could use some more snow still but with nice cold temps up top the snow underfoot was terrific. A few people around as was only Yamabiko and down to mid station but something for everyone and spectacular views across the valley. Nozawa Snow Report Temp at the top; -2C New snow since close; 0cm Base at the top; 40cm Weather; Cloudy with snow expected tonight Same runs and lifts open today but also Uenotaira opening which is great news for beginners and others as give a lot more skiable area ◆ Operating lifts Nagasaka Gondola […]