Onsen Therapy? Onsen therapy in Nozawa Onsen? Long before locals in Nozawa Onsen ever heard of skiing people were visiting the village for the onsens themselves. For hundreds of years, Japanese people have been aware of the healing and regenerative powers of natural hot springs. Much more recently, the western world is starting to take notice. So, when we heard of an Australian doing some research (and just started a Facebook page to collect all the info in one place) into Japanese onsens being used as therapy, we had a few questions… Teresa McEleney Lymphoedema MLD Therapist Remedial Massage Therapist NH: Why onsens? Teresa: For years, I’ve had an interest in water therapy, especially cold and hot immersion therapy for […]
Latest News from Nozawa Onsen
Qantas Sale Ski Japan
Qantas Sale Ski Japan Jetstar and the no frills carriers have always got good deals going to Japan it appears and now Qantas is also doing some awesome fares to Japan for various times of the year including Ski Season! With One Way Economy from as little as $349. Dates been advertised Departing Sydney include the following Depart betweenTue 29 Jan 2019–Wed 13 Feb 2019 – This is Peak Snow Time in Nozawa with almost always awesome snow! Depart betweenTue 16 Apr 2019–Fri 3 May 2019 – This is Spring time but can still Ski in Nozawa until May 6 and catch the Cherry Blossoms and some amazing deals with Accommodation heavily discounted. Great for the kids over Easter School […]
Nozawa Onsen Locals Guide – In the Powder
Nozawa Onsen Locals Guide – In the Powder Nozawa is a small farming community of only 3600 people most of the year, It swells a bit over the Snow Season with guests flowing in from all over the world to enjoy the amazing powder snow and soak in the traditional atmosphere and onsen baths. Leading up to the season we will be running our “In the Powder” series and try and give you the inside scoop on things to see and do with some valuable tips from long term staff, guests and residents of Nozawa. They have thier favourite restaurants, bars, ski runs and more and will share a bit of the knowledge with you to help you get to […]
Fuji Rock Accommodation Nozawa Onsen
Fuji Rock Accommodation Nozawa Onsen The Fuji Rock is on every year running over 3 amazing days towards the end of July. The Festival is held in the forest at the foothills of the Naeba Ski Resort in nearby Yuzawa. Fantastic set up with multiple stages, delicious food stalls, interesting clothes shops and much more. Like most things in Japan it is extremely well run and clean as you can expect and a very picturesque setting along the river in amongst the lush Japanese Forest. Always an amazing Lineup with big names like Foo Fighters, The Strokes, Lizzo and more backed up by a huge list of local and international acts. Here are some of the other great performers or […]
Back Country Touring Nozawa
Back Country Touring Nozawa Nozawa Onsen is one of the oldest and longest running Ski destinations in Japan. People first starting sliding down its slopes in 1923 and even earlier. It has a long and proud history in all skiing disciplines and has produced many Olympic level skiers in downhill, jump and cross country over the years. Infact more than any other town in Japan. Probably due to Nozawa’s strong and proud history with on piste pursuits, back country has taken a little while to get on the map. But make no mistake the surrounding terrain of Nozawa Onsen and the fast that it is one of the snowiest places on the planet make it a back country mecca for […]
Nozawa Onsen Snow Shuttle Bookings Open
Nozawa Onsen Snow Shuttle Bookings Open Nozawa Onsen Airport Shuttle Bus Bookings now Open! Here is a link with details, times and to book; Nozawa Onsen Airport Snow Shuttle Bookings have just opened for the shuttle for the coming Snow Season in Nozawa Onsen, busy times fill fast so get in early. Easy way to get to and from Tokyo Airports both Narita and Haneda to Nozawa Onsen. Especially if have an evening arrival you probably won’t make the train so the Shuttle is the only way to get up that night. Main Shuttle Operates from 18th of December 2018 until 17th of March 2019 so click on the link below to Book Now! Nozawa Onsen Snow Shuttle Bookings Open Your […]
Guide Nozawa Onsen Snow Holiday
The Snow Chasers Mick and Jen are a lovely couple based in Queenstown New Zealand. On top of posting some amazing photos and information on thier beautiful part of the world they also travel the planet chasing the snow. We were lucky enough to have them come and visit Nozawa Onsen this last season and here is the report and guide they put together on our special part of the world. Thanks a lot for visiting guys and the graet write up and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Here is a link to the article it is a great read for anyone planning to visit Nozawa for a ski holiday. https://www.thesnowchasers.com/blog/a-complete-guide-to-a-nozawa-onsen-snow-holiday
Running Hiking Nozawa Onsen Japan
Running Hiking Nozawa Onsen Japan Japan has long been known internationally for producing some world class runners. A lot of it is probably due to Japan having some perfect terrain to train in with the country being 74% mountainous. Along with a healthy diet, fresh mountain air and water and lots of soothing hot springs to ease any aches and pains makes Japan and especially Nozawa Onsen the perfect location to base your self for some training over the Green Season and also to enter some local events. Here are a few trail running events coming up in Nozawa this Northern Hemisphere Summer 4100D Train in Nozawa Onsen 14thJuly to 16thJuly Lengths of Courses and costs of entry 65 km(15,000 […]
Mountain Biking & Trail Running, Nozawa Onsen Summer 2018
Mountain Biking, Nozawa Onsen Summer 2018 Details for mountain biking in Nozawa Onsen this summer; – Nagasaka Gondola will be open from 7th of July through to the 26th of August – purpose-built tracks, in addition to roads, lead down from the top of the mountain – can also ride to Shiga Kogen from May to November – Bike hire; ¥2000 per day for basic bike, starting from ¥4000 per day for cross bike/mountain bike – pictures, video and further info; Mountain biking Nozawa Onsen – the village and surrounds are perfect for road cycling too; Cycling Nozawa Onsen – discounted accommodation available at Kaiya Nozawa, Nozawa Central, Nozawa House & Harvest House – please feel free to email us […]
Cheap Flights Japan Nozawa
Cheap Flights Japan Nozawa Onsen Has been a while since we posted on a Jetstar Sale to Japan for all our Australian followers. Maybe over 3 years to be exact! There probably hasn’t been these super cheap flights for that long either. The Japan Ski season is only 5 months away now, it rolls around quick. Things are already starting to fill for January as they always do with School Holidays and the famous Fire Festival it is a very popular time of year to come. The Season in Nozawa goes from early December until May 6th every year. So for 5 good months with the best conditions between December 20th and March 31st with some fun spring skiing in […]