Walls of Snow Japan Amazing empty streets of snow. The mind blowing ice walls of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route are very quiet this year. This annual phenomenon which takes place in Tateyama just over 2 hours from Nozawa Onsen is impressive and something you should try and see once in your life. The walls of snow can reach a staggering 15 meters high and a testament to how much snow the region can get over a winter. At this time of year the snow lined streets are usually bustling with hikers and tourists eager to travel thru the mountain maze. This year like many place the streets are closed and this is the scene up there currently. […]
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Line up Nozawa Gondola
New line up for the Gondola Who used to line up for first tracks in the old Nagasaka Gondola station? After a big dump the boards and skis would almost go out the door with eager powder hounds lining up to get amongst the fresh snow as early as possible in the morning. Now the old building is being dismantled bit by bit to be replaced with a flash new building and Gondola set to open next season. The new stairs I have heard will actually be an escalator heading up from opposite Mt Dock where Glatt tuning station is now so will be an easier access with no need to climb any stairs. Maybe the Congo line […]
Lost and Found Nozawa
Lost and Found Nozawa Buried Treasure in Nozawa Hiking in the mountains around Nozawa in Spring is amazing and you can find all sorts of surprises mainly in the nature with flowers, trees and a wide array of plants coming to life. Beneath the meters of snow there can also be some other treasures waiting to be found. In the early 90’s in the Nozawa Ski Patrol we even had a name for it “Keri” and back in the Japan boom times we used to find all sorts of riches. Money, Zippo Lighters, and lots of odd skis even the occasional set that people had just given up on. When it dumps in Nozawa we sometimes get up to 1 […]
Ski Japan possible 2021
Ski Japan possible 2021 Happy Mother’s Day from Nozawa Onsen A big shout out to all those amazing Mums around the world today. Especially those super cool Mums that take us skiing! Thanks for the patience, the joy and for not yelling at us when we get all the way to the top of the mountain to discover we left one glove at the bottom. A little present to any Aussie Mums that are thinking of planning a Ski Trip to Japan next season The Australian Government is now considering a travel bubble that could include Japan. Have a fantastic day and read on for more details Travel Bubble Japan Australia Nozawa is a great destination to take […]
May Skiing Nozawa Japan
May Skiing Nozawa Japan May Day, still snow up top in Nozawa The lifts stopped turning a while back but if keen for some exercise can hike up and enjoy some T Shirt turns at Yamabiko. Who knows which run this is? Thanks Aerandir and Aidan for the clip. Most of our accommodation is also heavily discounted at this time of year up to 50% off! Here is a link to check out some great accommodation options in Nozawa Onsen https://www.nozawaholidays.com/properties/
Best Apartments Nozawa Onsen
Best Apartments Nozawa Onsen Maybe these are the best apartments in Nozawa Onsen maybe we are a little biased but we have the largest range of Apartments available in the Village and the recently renovated Nozawa Gondola Apartments are hard to beat on both style and location. You can practically ski to within just 20 meters of the door and the apartments are located directly below the new main Nagasaka Gondola in Nozawa. Most importantly all this and still just a short stroll to all the restaurants, bars, shops and Onsens. We have 4 Apartments in total in the building 2 x Two Bedrooms and 2 x 3 Bedrooms all with great feel and views. Here is a link for […]
Spring Time Nozawa Japan
Spring Time Nozawa Japan The Four Seasons of Japan still continue to blow me away. So distinct, so different and so defined. Like Japanese Trains they really run like clockwork. If tomorrow is the official start of spring then more often than not things will start to change from tomorrow. Both the landscape and the people’s mind set, it is quite miraculous to observe. I am not sure I have a favourite Season in Japan all are beautiful in their own way and all have benefits and novelties that are amazing to experience. Spring Time Nozawa Japan Four Seasons of Japan Winter – well for most that’s an easy one with the snow and the skiing. The landscapes are amazing […]
Ski Japan 2021
Ski Japan 2021 Kodomo no Hi or Children’s day today in Japan Kids Day is a Japanese national holiday which takes place annually on May 5 and is the final celebration of the Golden Week holidays. It is a day set aside to respect kids individual personalities and to celebrate their happiness. It was designated a national holiday by the Japanese government in 1948, however it has been a day of celebration in Japan since ancient times. They put up the flying carp (Koi Nobori) because legend had it that a carp that swims upstream becomes a dragon and flies to Heaven so basically that kids will grow strong and lead good lives. Every year my elderly neighbour puts up […]
Ski Japan May
Ski Japan May Ski Japan in May. Skyline course in Nozawa now in May and in the second shot from March. Still looks like you could take a slide down it! This year ofcourse our season was cut short by the dreaded Rona Virus but most years the ski Resort is open until May the 6th the end of the Golden Week holiday. The snow is totally spring skiing as can be expected but if you are looking for somewhere cool to open Golden week or early May in Japan then Nozawa is a great choice as you can still get a few turns in and there are so many other cool things to do. Ski Japan May May Activities in Nozawa Onsen Japan Check out the Sakura or […]
Best Place Cherry Blossom Nozawa Onsen
Best Place Cherry Blossom Nozawa Onsen Sakura almost as good as Snow! The “Sakura” or Cherry Blossoms have just been in full bloom around Nozawa Onsen and beautiful to see. Before Nozawa hits the beauty pageant neighbouring Iiyama puts on a pretty impressive show. These shots from about 2 weeks ago down at Iiyama Jo Park. It is the go to place for locals to enjoy this magic feat of Mother Nature. The park is on a little hills that has great views of the Chikuma River and all the way back to Nozawa Onsen. Best Place Cherry Blossom Nozawa Onsen Spring is a pretty special time of year in Japan and if we can’t have snow flakes falling the […]