Later Season Nozawa Onsen Ski Japan Something snow filled to fill your Sunday from Nozawa. As you have seen from the last few days reports Mother Nature has dropped the temperature dial and delivered some sprinkles of the white gold across parts of Japan which is an awesome start. Things can change pretty fast at this time of year and we have the tail end of the typhoons still swinging thru the region. Typhoon Lan is expected to dump about 200mm of rain on us today! Not raining yet though so it may pass by all going well. So will we have an early snow season this year in Japan? Hard to tell yet but fingers crossed. The Japan Meterological Agency […]
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Early Snow October Japan
The Early Snow Show continues in Japan These shots just in from our Nozawa correspondent that is visiting Asahidake in the very North of Japan. It looks almost skiable now and if you check out the forecast for Monday looks like they could be in for another 50cm dump! That fox is looking a little concerned! With temps below freezing point and some sunshine following, if you were keen might be some fun tourig conditions in October in Japan! Early Snow October Japan Asahidake is the highest peak on the North Island at 2,291m and is an active stratovolcano. You can see the steam rising in the middle. Anyway early days but things pointin in the right direction, if you […]
First Snow Report Nozawa Onsen
The First Snow Report of the Season for Nozawa! We may be getting a little too excited but nearby Shiga Kogen reported 10cm of snow yesterday as can see in this photo on the road to Yokoteyama. The top of Yokoteyama is 2305m and it boasts the highest ski lift in all of Japan. There are fabulous views in all directions and also the highest Bakery in Japan to enjoy at the Sancho Hutte! So why are we calling this the first snow report? Because if you check the snowforecast there is some snow expected in Nozawa next week! Looks like strong Northwest winds and a sudden cold change hitting us on Monday and some light snow and cold […]
More Early Snow near Nozawa – Kumanoyu Ski Resort Shiga Kogen
The snow is creeping closer to Nozawa Onsen! First Early Snow Near Nozawa Snow was recorded at nearby Kumanoyu Ski Resort this morning! Yamabiko at the top of Nozawa was a very chilly 3 degrees this morning too so looks like we got hit with a cold snap. Kumanoyu Ski Resort is one of the first resorts you come to in Shiga Kogen and only about 35km from Nozawa as the crow flies. The very top elevation is 1950m above sea level and that is where the light snow has fallen last night. Just a beginning and is sure to melt off quickly but for mid October it is beautiful to see! Photo of this morning and what Kumanoyu can […]
First Snow Nagano Winter Coming
First Snow of the season hits Nagano! Funny enough the same place it hit last year at Mount Shirouma and the Hakuba Sanso Mountain Hut. It is the 26th highest mountain in Japan at 2932m. They actually closed the Hut today for the season as they do every year and try and get out before the snow hits so was right on time this year. Temps also dropped in Nozawa Onsen today going below 10 degrees in the village for the first time in a while! Winter is coming #nozawaonsen, #nozawaholidays, #firstsnow First snow has fallen in Japan and Qantas has a Sale to Japan! Could be a sign that you should […]
Snoga Snow Yoga Nozawa Onsen
Breathe in the Mountain air of Nozawa – Snoga Snow Yoga Nozawa Onsen The Yoga Retreat at Kaiya Nozawa is still in full swing and has been a terrific experience for all involved. Just small groups, but all enjoying the tranquil surrounds of Nozawa Onsen Village, the Onsens, Hiking, Healthy fresh food, Meditation and Yoga sessions. There have been participants from all around the world and from different parts of Japan as well as the locals getting involved. Still two weeks to go as running until October 31st and with the leaves starting to change colour and the air getting cooler in the mountains it is not too late to join in by any means. Can come for a few […]
Climbing Mt Fuji Japan another reason to visit in the Green Season
Mt Fuji or Fuji san the highest Mountain in Japan – Climbing Mt Fuji Mount Fuji has long held a mystical charm not only in the hearts of the Japanese people but most people around the world. Well known for its classic volcanoe shaped cone that rises out of the earth on the East coast of Japan. Standing at an impressive 3776 meters above sea level it is a huge landmark that can be seen easily from Tokyo City on a clear day. Japan has lots of amazing mountains but the next highest peak Mt Kitadake is almost 600m lower at 3193 meters high. There is a bunch of mountains over 3000m high in Japan but none come close to […]
First Snow Japan – Snow falls have just hit the North of Japan
First Snow of the coming Winter Season hit Japan just a few days ago! It fell in a few parts of Northern Japan the first place being at Mt Kurodake in Daisetsu Mountain Range. The elevation is 1984 meters above Sea Level. http://www.news24.jp/articles/2017/09/28/07373772.html It was only a sprinkle by the looks but was 6 days earlier than last year! Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort usually plans to open on December the 1st each year depending on conditions So with Mother Natures blessing we could be skiing in just 2 months from now! December 2014 was heavy very early and we had a huge 3 meters of snow in just 4 days so the base was already 135cm by December 7th. Will […]
Kids Skiing Nozawa Onsen Japan
Kids Skiing Nozawa Onsen Japan The pleasure and the pain! Skiing, Snow and the Mountains are an amazing combination in bringing a family together with a mutual passion. We get so many families that come to stay with us in Nozawa year after year, they have, like us fallen in love with Nozawa and the family sport of the downhill slide. Having taught two kids of my own how to ski I am not going to pretend the start can be hard, with tears, tantrums and eventually triumphs and that was just me! I put both kids in a backpack and skied with them not long after they started to walk. They loved it, would gaze at the flakes and […]
Cheap Ski Lodge Nozawa Onsen Japan – Sei Sen So
Lodge of the Week Nozawa Onsen – Sei Sen So Traditional Lodge Looking for a good value friendly lodge in the centre of town with its own Onsen? Sei Sen So lodge is a great little option. Owned and operated by Kiku and Yumiko san two well known local identities about town. They also own the long running Stay Bar, Hamacho Sushi and Wanryu Ramen restaurants too. All located just up the road from Sei Sen So Lodge. It is an older style lodge with traditional Japanese style guest rooms and dining rooms but a great location just a stones throw to the main street and also the bus stop and taxi rank. Kiku is also a talented chef […]