Season Opening 2021 Japan Opening day for Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort! The big announcement has been made and the Resort is planning to roll first lifts on the 27th of November this year. It is always hard to know if they will actually have enough cover to open that day but at least it draws a line in the snow! It is also 2 weeks ahead of last years scheduled opening date. With a few early falls who knows it may be earlier this year but after 30 years of watching it I think to be safe aim for around the second week of December then anything earlier is a bonus. The JMA Weather Bureau in Japan just recently released […]
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Season Accommodation Resort Japan
Season Accommodation Resort Japan When Autumn meets Winter in Nozawa Very pretty day up top at Yamabiko in Nozawa wth the fresh dusting and lots of people jumping on the Gondola to make the most of the weather and chance to play in the snow. Lots of amazing colours to absorb with reds, oranges, green, blue and white all competing for a spot in the line up. Who likes this little run just to the left of the Nagasaka Gondola top station? Always love this time of year as you get to see the transformation game that Mother Nature likes to play with us. Didn’t see anyone busting out the planks up there yet but in just over 1 month […]
First Snow Nozawa 2022
First Snow Nozawa 2022 The Powder Hounds were out yesterday in Nozawa Looking like a bit of a winter wonderland up top at Yamabiko yesterday with a decent coverage of snow across the slopes. Not enough to get any lifts turning but the main Nagasaka Gondola is open until the end of October so if head up today there should still be enough to make a snowman and throw some snowballs at your friends. Looks like we may get some more snow tonight with temps remaining below 0 degrees up top. Then a southerly change on Monday will see some more Autumn days again. It is a bit rare to get these falls in mid October so let’s hope it […]
Autumn Yoga Retreat Japan
Autumn Yoga Retreat Japan Autumn Yoga Retreat in Nozawa It has been a pretty stressful year for many so time to relax and unwind in Nozawa this Autumn. With the State of Emergency lifted it is a great time to get out of the city and explore the mountain side village of Nozawa. Cool down in the fresh mountain air and take this at a slower pace in the quaint surroundings of Nozawa. Daily Yoga sessions, nature walks, hot spring soaks and delicious local food. If sounds like just what you have been looking for join the amazing Yoga Instructor Rowie otherwise known as the Spiritual Pretzel and some new or old friends for this relaxing journey in Nozawa Dates; […]
Travel Australia Japan Ski
Travel Australia Japan Ski Keen to get back on the Slopes? You are not the only one! This shot from Nozawa I am guessing in the 60’s. It was a popular place even back then and there were a lot less slopes to choose from than there are now. So the skiers were more concentrated. When I first started to ski in Nozawa 30 years ago we didn’t even have the Yamabiko area so it was a big thing when the resort opened that up and put in the Nagasaka Gondola. Some promising news for our friends in Australia coming out the last few days too and looks like they could be able to Travel Internationally again by November. Of […]
Best Bars Nozawa Onsen
Best Bars Nozawa Onsen Time for a beer? The SOE or State of Emergency is officially ending in Japan today! With cases dropping the Government is keen to see things open up and the economy start to bounce back. This will be the first time the county has been free of these restrictions in more than 6 months. Japan is eager to expand social and economic activities while balancing the need to prevent another wave of infections. The health experts are naturally suggesting that we are not out of the woods yet but can take steps to return to a new normal while being prepared for restrictions if conditions take a turn. Currently 59% of the population are fully vaccinated. […]
Long Term Rental Nozawa
Long Term Rental Nozawa Sick of sitting on the Subway in Tokyo on your way to the office? Or working from home at your high-rise in the city? Dashing to the mountains for a weekend ski, climbing back in the car after lunch on Sunday just to beat the traffic back to the big smoke. It might be time to make the move to Nozawa and enjoy an entire season and live the snow life. Nozawa Holidays has a number of properties available for the coming 2021/22 Ski Season and over the Summer time too that are available for a long term rental at a great price. We have a range of different styles of accommodation that are sure to […]
野沢スタッフ募集
野沢スタッフ募集 Want to work in Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort this coming Ski season? Take your career to new heights in Nozawa. 日本語が話せるスタッフを募集しています。 We are looking for hard working fun loving people to join our passionate team at Nozawa Holidays for the coming Ski Season. If you have some hospitality experience, a passion for snow, and people please get in touch. Note for this season you need to be already in Japan to apply! Applications are open for the following positions in Nozawa • Lodge assistants ロッジ マネージャーのアシスタント • Clean Team Members クリーンチーム マネージャーのアシスタント • Rental Staff スキー スノーボードのレンタルショップ スタッフ • Café Staff カフェ スタッフ • Ski and Snowboard Instructorsスキースノーボードのインストラクター • Drivers, Shovelers and all rounders ドライバー 雪かき等のアシスタント For this season if you are an allrounder and bilingual you will have […]
Multi Resort Pass Nozawa
Multi Resort Pass Nozawa 4 Resorts 1 Season Pass Some exciting news for anyone that loves Nozawa and wants to check out some other resorts in the area. Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort has teamed up with Madarao, Tangram and Togakushi Ski Resorts to offer a Season Pass you can use at any of the resorts for just 76,000 Yen. With 4 resorts thats a lot of turns and terrain to enjoy. Multi Resort Pass Nozawa Madarao/Tangram Madarao and Tangram are an easy one located just across the Valley from Nozawa and with public transport operating between the two resorts via Iiyama. If drive direct it just takes 30 Minutes and makes for a great day trip from Nozawa. Already well […]
First Snow 2022 Japan
First Snow 2022 Japan The First snow of the season in Japan! Mt Fuji had the first snow fall for the season earlier this week just up at the top. 21 days earlier than last year. Could it be a sign of a great season ahead? Too early to tell but fingers crossed. This must be one of the most beautiful locations for a convenience store in Japan. What is your favourite Konbini treat? Check out more on the best time to visit Nozawa Onsen here; https://www.nozawaholidays.com/snow-conditions/ Great photo by @_kingwong_ Thank you