December Snow Update Nozawa Back in business on a Monday morning The gondola is now up and running after a few days on hold. We didn’t get as much snow as hoped for especially in lower parts of Nozawa but enough up at the top to get back on track! The snow should keep on building up throughout the day and hopefully in the near future we can expect more slopes to re-open with big snow dumps expected from Thursday afternoon. For today it is just Yamabiko D course an intermediate run and for beginners can do a bit of walking on the slope next to the gondola to get your feet and maybe venture up on Yamabiko 4 lift. […]
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Souvenir Nozawa Onsen Japan
Souvenir Nozawa Onsen Japan Waiting on the powder line in Nozawa We have been on hold the past few days in Nozawa with some warm conditions. Today we should see a major shift in that with some serious snow fall expected from later today and all the way thru until tomorrow. As I type this the snow is just starting to fall lightly on and off down in the village! 60cm excepted in the next 48 hours then a massive Meter plus forecast from Thursday afternoon. Let’s see if we can get that Phone Booth buried in powder. 🌄TODAY: Temperature at the top; Not updated yet but in the negative and just 1 degree in town Wind: max 35 km/h […]
Tips Living Nozawa Winter
Tips Living Nozawa Winter Winter in Nozawa can be full on with temperatures dropping rapidly on Sunday in the village followed by heavy snowfalls. We will be in typical Nozawa type winter conditions very soon. For many the snow life is second nature but for any newbies to Nozawa here are some handy tips to help enjoy the season; Stay Genki – Be sure to get plenty of rest and eat well. Burning the candles at both ends is a sure way to get sick. You can’t stay up all night, ride the pow and work all at the same time so try to get to bed early. Drink lots of water even though it is cold you […]
Indoor amusements in Nozawa
Indoor amusements in Nozawa Activities for rainy days in Nozawa! 🌄 After yesterday’s sunshine we’re expecting a bit of an intermittent rainfall forecast and clouds for the region. With the lifts up the mountain put on hold it’s a good time to explore the town of Nozawa and its hidden gems. Thankfully there are plenty of options for food, drink and relax time available in and around Nozawa Onsen so get your raincoats, comfy boots on and explore! Indoor amusements in Nozawa Here are just a few places we can recommend for down days in Nozawa; – Sparena or Furusato Outdoor Onsens – Check out the Ski and Cultural Museum – Enjoy a good coffee, […]
Rainy Day Activities Nozawa
Rainy Day Activities Nozawa Sunny Thursday on the slopes, changing conditions for the weekend This morning we woke up with a beautiful sunrise with frosty mountains all around. Be careful on the streets as they can be quite slippery from the layer of ice that covered the area overnight. After today’s Sunshine tomorrow takes a truth for the worse with a major system moving in and bringing with it strong winds and heavy rain for most of the region. The Resort has decided to close for 3 days from tomorrow unfortunately as it just wont be pleasant up there. The silver lining is the temps are dropping rapidly from Sunday morning and a massive 60cm of fresh expected […]
Nozawa Onsen Hospitality Staff
Still working into their 90’s in Nozawa Today we witness a mixture of clouds and sunshine, with a little drizzle in the morning. Gladly on the top there’s a little snow cover as we can see on the trees. The gondola is running so head up if you’re keen! 🍱 Lots of new seasonal staff coming in to Nozawa this season. Welcome to everyone, remember to respect the local community and all their history and customs. Here are two long term hospitality working locals. The Saito family have been running Akibitei Okonomiyaki Restaurant in Nozawa for decades now and not much has changed there since I first went in the early 90s. Even the staff remained the same with Mum […]
Supermarket Shopping Nozawa Onsen
Supermarket Shopping Nozawa Onsen Grocery shopping in Nozawa onsen Wether you would like to try out some Japanese snacks and drinks, or use the opportunity to explore cooking with made in Japan food products, there are several options available for grocery shopping in Nozawa onsen. In this article we would like to introduce some of the major shops within and outside the village: 1. Rainbow supermarket (フレッシュストアレインボウ） Rainbow is the biggest supermarket in Nozawa village. You can find most of the necessary food items, as well as cleaning and daily use products. During the day it’s also possible to buy fresh fish. Credit card payment is also accepted at the store. Openning hours: Everyday 8:30-18:00 Location: Pinned location Rainbow Supermarket […]
Onsen Day Nozawa Onsen
Onsen Day Nozawa Onsen ♨️ Great day for an Onsen in Nozawa Onsen Waking up in a cloud this morning in Nozawa with rain falling in the village. Good chance it is raining up top too, the silver lining is temps are set to drop throughout today and it should turn to snow after lunch. The gondola is running so head up if keen. There are 13 free onsens in Nozawa and various private ones they are all housed in beautiful traditional Japanese buildings. It’s a great way to experience the local culture and makes you feel terrific, with the natural minerals it soothes away those aches and pains, and will help you bounce back the next day! Just be […]
Snow Outlook Nozawa Onsen
Snow Outlook Nozawa Onsen Sunny days behind us, cloudy ones ahead for Nozawa Starting the week with clouds hovering above Nozawa, looking foggy up top on the cams but the weatherman suggests we may see some sunshine later. Conditions are still good fun up top but we can definitely use some more snow now. Slopes are well groomed, especially in the morning, so perfect for carving, and lots of space for doing so with the weekend crowd all gone home. Nozawa is a great destination for a family ski holiday. Here are 10 Reasons why; Family Skiing Nozawa Onsen 🌄TODAY: Temperature at the top; 4 degrees Wind: between 5-10 km/h New snow since yesterday; 0 cm Base at the […]
New Restaurant Nozawa Onsen
New Restaurant Nozawa Onsen Fun in the sun for the Weekend in Nozawa Yesterday on the slopes was surprisingly good. We had a little top up of snow the night before and combined with what was blown from the machines gave good coverage on the upper slopes at Yamabiko. Enhanced with beautiful sunny conditions and very few people around made for an awesome Friday. This morning on the cams looks like a bit of a carbon copy. Temperatures seem to be the warmest of the week today, with light winds, so you can probably leave the extra winter layers at home. Ideal for everyone who wants to be outside to get some vitamin D and soak in some rays. Enjoy […]