2023 Nozawa around the corner During yesterday’s skiing and snowboarding session, the clouds lifted revealing gorgeous sunshine day. The usual three thermal layers, puffer and waterproof jacket shed for just a couple of layers under the shell. The views over Nozawa Onsen and the surrounding valley were magnificent. Can you believe it, New Year’s Eve is just three days away! There are usually two main options for celebrating New Year’s Eve in Nozawa. Either having some fun night skiing and enjoying fireworks on the Nagasaka Slope under the main gondola (weather dependent) or visiting the shrine and temple area by O-yu to reflect and send out your wishes for the New Year. Can read more here on New Years in […]
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Sunny day Nozawa Resort
Sunny day Nozawa Resort It was an excellent day up at Nozawa Snow Resort yesterday with patches of fresh powder still to be discovered and so much more terrain to explore. It felt great to work up a sweat while skiing the moguls! The reward – a beautiful view looking down over snow covered, picturesque Nozawa Onsen village – the clouds lifting just in time. The village is bustling with visitors and there’s a great atmosphere all round as we head into the final week of 2022. Isn’t it crazy how fast this year has gone? While you’re up there today enjoying the mountain views, take a look back on the year and see just how far you’ve come. More […]
More lifts open Nozawa
More lifts open Nozawa The weekend’s glorious puking down of snow has delivered us what we’ve all eagerly been waiting for these last few weeks – a village covered in snow nestled amongst a winter wonderland of snow covered trees! And of course, the snow has meant much more of Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort has been opening! Check below for the latest updates and please check nozawaski.com for the most recent information. There are a few more courses scheduled to open this afternoon, including the Schneider course and Challenger 39. wall, both advanced runs. Also the Forest Trail or Rinkan course beginner run Number 21 that will take you all the way from Top to Bottom! TODAY: Temperature at the […]
Boxing Day Nozawa Japan
Boxing Day Nozawa Japan Half a Meter of Snow overnight for Nozawa Boom and just like that the whole scene can change in Nozawa. The snow tap has been turned firmly on the last few days and a Christmas gift of 50cm last night adding to the cheer. Scenery around town is like the Nozawa Winter we know so well, with cars and paths quickly disappearing. Up on the slopes will be magic today with all this fresh snow and should be reasonably quiet being a week day before the New Years break. TODAY: Temperature at the top; -6 degrees New snow since yesterday; a Fabulous 50cm! More than a Magic Foot! Base at the top; 90cm Snow conditions; […]
Merry Christmas Nozawa Onsen
Merry Christmas Nozawa Onsen Merry Christmas Nozawa Onsen! We wish all of you the happiest and merriest of days! Santa has delivered us snow! It looks like there is around 20cm of fresh snow up top and the village is an absolute winter wonderland! Tell the people you love that you love them today. Go ski, go snowboard, go and be merry and enjoy another beautiful day living, staying and working in Nozawa Onsen! TODAY: Temperature at the top; -5 degrees New snow since yesterday; 20cm total !!! Our biggest dump this season, yahoo !!! Base at the top; 60cm Snow conditions; Fresh powder! Weather; It will be snowing all day so please wrap up warm and enjoy the winter […]
Christmas Eve Snow Nozawa
Christmas Eve Snow Nozawa Christmas Eve has arrived and with it, a fresh falling of new snow! 🎅🏼 Unfortunately, both Nagasaka and Hikage Gondolas are on wind hold currently. Check back here for updates and we’ll let you know if the mountain is able to open today as soon as we can! But at this stage looks unlikely. Nozawa Onsen may look like a small village but there are so many things to see and explore if you can’t get out skiing today… For example, there are all the restaurants and coffee shops in the village, where you can while away the hours eating delicious cuisine and sipping on hot cocoa. There’s the bouldering wall at The Dojo. The array […]
Nozawa Christmas almost here
Nozawa Christmas almost here Santa is coming this weekend and so is the snow! We’ve had a lovely top up of fresh snow overnight so hopefully there will be excellent riding conditions today, especially if you’re up there early! As the ski season kicks in, don’t forget to look after your body. Skiing and snowboarding are intense activities where you’re working your muscles hard, especially when riding in any powder or moguls. Listen to your body, and if it needs a rest day, take that rest! It’s only the beginning of the season so you want to be fit and healthy to keep riding and exploring the mountain to your heart’s content for many days to come. Enjoy an Onsen […]
Restaurant booking advice Nozawa
Restaurant booking advice Nozawa When dining out in Nozawa Onsen during busy season, it can often be difficult to find a space in the popular spots! I’d recommend getting in early – most people eat around 7pm so head to that restaurant you’ve been thinking about all day while out skiing at 6pm instead! You can also book ahead! Many of the restaurants here have seasonal English speaking workers so you can stop by and book in person, give them a call or message their social media! Another idea is to get off the main drag! The restaurants on Oyu Doru Street are easily accessible which means they get crowded very quickly. Instead, go for an explore off the beaten […]
Compacted snow conditions Nozawa
Compacted snow conditions Nozawa Yesterday was a gorgeous day up the mountain with skiers and boarders floating around on fresh powder! It was great to see lots of people from around the world making the most of the day, riding and having fun. An extra bonus is the mountain is still quite quiet at the moment so there are hardly ever any lift queues! Make the most of this as most of Nozawa Onsen’s accomodation is almost fully booked up for January! TODAY: Temperature at the top; -6 degrees with a windchill down to -7 (not quite as cold as yesterday!) New snow since yesterday; 0cm total Base at the top; 45cm Snow conditions; Compacted snow Weather; It’s a gorgeous […]
Waking Up Nozawa Snow
Waking Up Nozawa Snow The moment we’ve all been eagerly waiting for has arrived – waking up to a thick layering of white powdery snow in Nozawa Onsen village! After the weekend’s big snow forecast not eventuating, many of us pondered when we’d finally catch up to the rest of Nagano and neighbouring Niigata prefectures – even Joetsu, right by the ocean, received it’s first snow dump! But here we are, waking up to a winter wonderland. How good! TODAY: Temperature at the top; -5 degrees with a windchill down to -17 in the morning so make sure to bring those extra layers! New snow since yesterday; 8cm total (wahoo!) Base at the top; 45cm Snow conditions; Fresh powder! Weather; […]