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Greener pastures in Nozawa The boys on their bikes from Brisbane discovered there is more to Nozawa than the snowy months. Tony a Nozawa regular every Winter for almost 10 years now decided to grab some mates and check out the mountains of Nozawa in the summer months. They rode hundreds of kilometers, discovered many picturesque and interesting corners of the surrounding areas and enjoyed a few cold beers at the end of the day. They also saw some of the local wild life and had fun with lots of the locals. Checked out many of the nearby lakes, rice paddies and mountain roads. Enjoyed a summer festival, ate at the road stalls and experienced the warm hospitality of Japan. […]

Flashback Friday – Two Seasons ago we had 2 lovely Dutch girls come and visit us just after they New Years and they scored big in Nozawa! I remember they arrived in a Blizzard and it just kept going for days. They were supposed to leave to go to Myoko but could not drag themselves away from the waist deep dumps of fresh powder daily! Here is a little report and some photos of their stay http://wepowder.com/forum/topic/185248 Also a link to the report on the day they took that shot! http://www.lodgenagano.com/blog/magic-foot-delivers/ So if want to put yourself in the picture for this coming season better get booking!

Nozawa is known for its traditional style accommodation of Minshikus and Ryokans and we hope that does not change. There is however some people that prefer to have self contained accommodation and there are a few of those options now available. Always handy if you have kids and want to cook, or a group of friends that want to have your own space. Nozawa Central went under a complete renovation last year and now has 2 x 2 Bedrooms Apartments and 2 x 3 Bedroom Apartments and they are very spacious for Japan or a ski resort anywhere in the world. https://www.nozawaholidays.com/properties/nozawa-central/ Centrally located just a 300m stroll to the center of the village and about the same distance to […]

There is often talk about the Mountain Bike scene in Nozawa with the ski runs and Gondola, Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort is a great choice for people to jump on a downhill bike and experience the thrill of the ride. Gives you a similar buzz to downhill skiing just the scenery and temperature are different! Cycling or riding road bikes around Nozawa and further afield does not get talked about as much but the set up and options in the area are amazing! A group of lads from Brisbane Australia have just arrived for a weeklong adventure. They brought their bikes with them and some cool matching wear! They have already discovered some great rides and the Craft Beer brewery! […]

People often ask about location when booking to stay in Nozawa. Many don’t realize how compact the Village is. This great aerial photo by Seiji shows most of the main part of the village. It actually extends to the south a bit and then all the way to the west down towards the Chikuma river but for visiting guests this is the area they will be staying and skiing in. If look at the map can see a scale and shows the village is about 2km across and 1.5 km up and down. So nothing is far away. Most accommodation options are only a few hundred meters to the slopes at most or a shuttle bus or the Yu Road […]

Tokyo is one of the most modern and cosmopolitan cities in the world and has an image if being expensive but it is not really the case. Sure you can stay at the Hilton and shop in Ginza and spend a small fortune in a few days but there are lots of great cheap options for stays and eats in Tokyo. Here are a few places for less than 3000 Yen a night so less than $40 a night https://fastjapan.com/en/p107959 Food too can also be incredible and incedibly affordable! There are literally thousands of places you can eat at for as little as 1000 Yen or about $12 a head. There are so many great little restaurants, noodle stands, bars, […]

Just got back from the Ski show in Sydney and many people were concerned it was getting hard to find a bed in Nozawa in January. Sure some of the most popular lodgings are getting busy but there are still lots of great options. Shinazawa is one of them, a beautifully kept lodge with views across the valley and right next to the shuttle bus stop. Here is a link https://www.nozawaholidays.com/properties/shinazawa-lodge-nozawa-onsen-village/ It is still only a 250m walk to the Karasawa lifts that connect to the main Nagasaka Gondola. Run by Mr. and Mrs. Shinazawa and their family, they work non-stop to ensure you have a terrific stay in Nozawa. We have been introducing overseas guests there for many years now […]