A Very Merry Christmas from Nozawa Onsen Waking up to a beautiful Sunny day and surrounded by lots of white Christmas Trees on the mountain. Yesterday the first day of the season was a magic day on the slopes at Yamabiko for all those that had been waiting. We ended up with 20cm of fresh snow and with the cold temps conditions on piste were superb. More runs opening today including some beginner runs with Number 15 the 2500 m Bunabayashi run ready to slide. This runs all the way from the Nagasaka Gondola top station down to the mid station and is sure to be gorgeous for your Christmas Day slide. Check out the Web Cams it looks fantastic […]
Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort Opens Today 2019
Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort Opens Today! Great news out of Nozawa Onsen this morning. Santa has arrived early delivering snow and blessing us with enough to open the Ski Resort today. The resort will open from 11am once the groomers have gone in and done their thing. Just up at Yamabiko at this stage with courses C and D opening up for today. More may open tomorrow and definitely Saturday with a huge snow storm expected Friday where we should see more than 50cm fall across the resort. Lift Passes today are discounted to 2000 Yen for Adults and 1500 Yen for kids. Regular prices and full day opening should return tomorrow. ◆ Operating lifts Nagasaka Gondola Lift 9: […]
Fresh Snow Hot Coffee Nozawa
15cm of Fresh Snow overnight for Shiga Kogen! Surrounded by a dreamy cloud in Nozawa this morning but we definitely got snow up top here overnight. It was raining down in the village but on the web cams can see even Hikage a little higher got a dusting. Shiga Kogen was the big winner with half a “Magic Foot” falling on most of the slopes there. This shot from Kumanoyu Ski Resort early this morning but Ichinose and the other resorts would have been blessed too. So have a great day anyone heading over there today or to Ryuo Ski Park on the shuttles. The Forecast is looking really good now with the “ Big Chill” and more […]
Christmas Gift Nozawa Onsen
Christmas Gift Nozawa Onsen It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. The Forecast is now finally shaping up with some good size dumps expected and cold temps. Just need those seasonal Northwest systems to kick in from Siberia and the snow to arrive. Some expected tonight and more tomorrow. Friday looking like an even bigger front. Cross your toes while you are at it but things are looking up! It has even improved since first posting this and looks like we are in for a good old fashioned Snow Down!
Gondola Opens Tomorrow Nozawa Onsen
Gondola Opens Tomorrow Nozawa Onsen Nagasaka Gondola will Roll in to Action tomorrow 22nd of December No skiing up there yet sorry, but for guests in Nozawa you can go up and experience a little bit of Winter. There is a decent coverage of snow up top and can play in it, take a sled ride and make a snowman with the kids. Winter Experience Gondola Rides : From Dec. 22 (Sun) ~ until the Ski slopes open Times: 9:00 to 15:30 (Last Ride up 15:00) Price : Adults 1,500 yen, Kids 900 yen ※ Includes the return Gondola ride and 1 Free Drink at the Yamabiko Restaurant No skis or boards allowed up there yet but can take a […]
Snow Ride Nozawa Japan
Snowride Nozawa December 2019 Waiting for the big snow to hit why not take to the slopes on two wheels. Another dusting up top in Nozawa overnight is making the trees and scenery very pretty up top. We know it is not skiing but it is still a lot of fun. Drop in to Compass House and see Take san and the team there to sort a bike and take to the Mountains The Forecast is still looking like more than a dusting tomorrow night and then could be something serious for Monday night. Keep up the Snow dance or Snowride! 📽 @takemitsuueno Check our more on Mountain Biking in Nozawa here https://www.nozawaholidays.com/mountain-biking/
New Burton kids boards, boots, and bindings have arrived!
Fun for all the family. Our kids boards starts from 70cm upto 125cm and boots from 18cm upto 23cm. These small boards are designed with a catch-free convex shape, grippy foot pads, and fun colours to keep you and your lil rider happy all day. Come down to see us at Nozawa Central Rentals or book your gear online… Rentals open everyday from 8:00-1100 & 15:00-1900
Shuttle Bus Nozawa Onsen to Ryuoo Ski Park
We are operating a Shuttle to Shiga Kogen everyday with Nozawa Holidays. Shiga Kogen is probably the best option for skiing in the area now as is the highest and best snow making facilities. Here is a link to details on the shuttle to Shiga Kogen Shuttle to Ski Shiga Kogen from Nozawa Onsen But another great option a little closer to Nozawa Onsen is Ryuoo Ski Park and there is now a shuttle operating to there Shuttle Bus Nozawa Onsen to Ryuoo Ski Park From Nozawa Onsen → Ryuo Ski Park Round-trip Bus (reservation required) In order to accommodate customers who wish to ski, etc., due to unprecedented snow shortage in Nozawa ・ Period: 2019/12/18 ~ Until the day […]
Snow Update Nozawa Onsen
Snow Update Nozawa Onsen – Shiga Kogen to the Rescue With Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort yet to open nearby Shiga Kogen has been the saviour so far this season. With the higher altitude than Nozawa, about 300m above the top here and the snow making facilities conditions have been fun there. We have been running shuttles over daily for guests to make the most of it. Some have likened it to Australia peak season but a better vertical drop! Here are more details on Shiga and other things to do Nozawa things to do now Nozawa Onsen Outlook Looking out the window it is looking like it will be a bit later season this year in Nozawa. Every year is […]
Ski near Nozawa Now
Ski near Nozawa Now Ryuoo Ski Park Ski Resort looking pretty picturesque yesterday afternoon. Many guests have been heading to Shiga Kogen to ski but Ryuoo Ski Park is actually a bit closer just 35 minutes drive from Nozawa Onsen. Like Shiga Kogen they are at a higher elevation and also have snow making facilities. The top elevation is 1930m above Sea Level and the views are spectacular. It will be pretty nice up there today and at Shiga Kogen in the Sunshine. Nozawa Onsen still needs more snow to open basically just waiting for one big dump! Drove up to the snow-line yesterday and could only get as far as Uenotaira due to the snow where as […]