Environmental Friendly Accommodation Japan Has been a while since we ran our Summer vs Winter shots. Here is a good contrast for you from the roof top of the ever popular Villa Nozawa. From Winter with the white snow to now with the Green of the rice paddies and grassy slopes of Kandahar. Quite a different scene. And in the Green Season Environmental Friendly Accommodation Japan There are only a few lodges that are powered by the sun in Nozawa. It can be a big job keeping the Solar panels clear of snow over the Winter especially as we can get up to 1 meter of fresh snow overnight. But it’s all worth it to do our bit for […]
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Nozawa Onsen Medical Help
Nozawa Onsen Medical Help Spending your ski holiday in a hospital is definitely not on the list for anyone visiting Nozawa Onsen. Accidents are relatively rare but they do happen. Skiing and Snowboarding are amazing and part of the buzz is the speed and exhilaration, exploring and having fun with friends. You can occasionally however make a wrong turn and suddenly find yourself with an injury. The good news is Nozawa is ready for you. Nozawa Onsen is one of the longest running ski resorts in all of Japan clocking up over 100 years recently so they are well versed in taking care of injured skiers and boarders on the slopes. In the peak bubble times of the early 90’s […]
Simpler Times Ride Japan
https://vimeo.com/89229505 Simpler Times Ride Japan A Day Off by local boys Wood House Studio. Arigatou Gozaimasu A look back to life before the dreaded “Rona” things seemed simpler, or were they. Maybe all of this has given us and the world a chance to take a breathe to reassess and appreciate and enjoy the simple things in life. Waxing a board, taking a turn, spending time with friends in the beautiful nature. We look forward to sharing those times again with you all.
Last Snow Next Snow Nozawa Japan
Last Snow Next Snow Nozawa Japan Last of the snow up top in Nozawa Definitely warming up in Nozawa and Summer is just a few days away. We have even seen some 30 degree days down in the village. As always it has stayed cooler up top but the last of the snow is now melting and making its way to the mountain streams. A few guys headed up for no doubt the last turns in Nozawa this year can check out the video here. The good news is only 6 months until the next winter snow arrives! There has also been talk that international travel will return by the end of the year. Maybe even earlier between Japan […]
Japan Pays Tourists Way
Japan Pays Tourists Way The International Travel picture is still unclear however many countries around the globe are beginning to emerge from the Corona Pandemic and keen to get economies back on track. Japan has done an amazing job at attracting tourists to its shores over the past decade. When first arriving in Japan 30 years ago I was still seen as a novelty. There were not many foreign guests at all visiting Japan. Now Japan is one of the top destinations on peoples travel lists for skiing or just to experience this amazing country and all it has to offer. Japan Pays Tourists Way The Japanese economy has become very reliant on Tourism as an Industry. Like many countries […]
Making Tracks Nozawa Japan
Making Tracks Nozawa Japan – Feb 2019 Track – a continuous line, series of marks, left by person, animal or thing passing along… Birds eye view of Nozawa Holidays Ski Instructor Daniel from Austria carving a nice line through the famous Nozawa Powder. People often ask when is the best time to visit Nozawa to make the most of the snow conditions. The Answer really depends on what you are looking for. Here is a summary of month by month over the Ski season in Nozawa and some information on what to expect each month. Snow Condition Nozawa Making Tracks Nozawa Japan When is the best time for Making Tracks in Nozawa? December – The season kicks off and the […]
Book Ski Japan Free Cancellation
Book Ski Japan Free Cancellation New Gondola Construction a Birds Eye View An interesting view of all the work going on in Nozawa at the moment to get the new Gondola up and running for next season. With usual Japanese efficiency they are wasting no time and things are looking good. The route had already been cleared last summer and some of the pylons had gone in now the whole rig is gong on up the line. Will keep you posted on updates over the summer, it is going to be a great short 8 minute ride to the top and we really hope you can join us some time next season with some talk of borders opening up early […]
Ogama Cooking Onsen Nozawa
Ogama Cooking Onsen Nozawa A different take on the Sunday roast Ogama cooking onsen in Nozawa is a truly atmospheric place. With the steam rising out of the boiling hot pools and the local villagers keeping busy cooking up mountain vegetables, eggs and all sorts of other vegetables. The scene looks amazing in mid winter covered by deep snow but just as beautiful at this time of year. It has been the place of a few marriage proposals over the years. Onsens in Nozawa Onsen There are 5 pools for cooking at Ogama and all a little different depending on what the locals are trying to cook. At the moment there is a lot of Nozawana the famous local […]
Resorts reopen Nagano Japan
Resorts to reopen Japan – Back on the slopes in Nagano The State of Emergency has been lifted in Nagano and many other prefectures around Japan. Just baby steps but it means Nagano Ski Resorts including Nozawa are able to open for Summer activities like Mountain Biking and Hiking. Will be good to get back in the mountains for some fresh mountain air. Nearby Yokoteyama Ski Resort in Shigakogen has opened back up for skiing! Just 1 hour from Nozawa it is the highest resort in Japan the top sitting at just over 2300m above Sea Level, means there is still a bit of snow to enjoy on the runs. This shot from yesterday, some beautiful views. Nozawa Onsen Ski […]
Kids School Nozawa Japan
Kids School Nozawa Japan Cars can double in size overnight in Nozawa – Flashback Friday When it dumps in Nozawa it dumps and we can sometimes get over half a meter of fresh snow overnight. This was an early morning a few years back in February after one of those days. The kid in the photo is walking to school with his cross country skis to practice on the school oval. Would have been hard going that morning, could probably have skied all the way to school! Here is a link to info on cross country courses and other runs in Nozawa Runs Nozawa Japan If your kids don’t have to go to school and learn Maths or Science they […]