Latest News from Nozawa Onsen

Dumping Nozawa Onsen What a difference a day makes in Nozawa! Yesterday we were still amongst the rice paddies today we are in the Snow Ball. A massive 50cm plus of fresh has fallen since this time yesterday up top and the base has jumped from 40cm to 90cm in 24 Hours.  Still going strong now, it feels like the Winter Switch has definitely been flicked.  Yesterday the snow had started to accumulate up top by after lunch and there was some layers of powder to enjoy.  Today should be up another level with all the snow we got up top overnight.  Temp at the top;  -8 degrees New snow since close; 35 cm ( 20cm before that) Base at […]

Snow Report Nozawa 27th December 2019 Snow Report: The difference from yesterday morning to today from Sun to Snow ⁣ Temp at the top; 0 degrees New snow since close; 0cm Base at the top; 40cm Weather; Snowing up top rain in town ⁣ It’s been snowing lightly up top since late afternoon yesterday and is starting to increase right now. Still a bit warm down low but the mercury is set to drop thru the day and with strong North West winds and heavy snow expected. It is going to be a pretty wild day up there but should then clear tomorrow to bless us with a sunny weekend. ⁣ Hopefully this storm will result in a lot more […]

White Christmas Nozawa Onsen Japan Not a bad way to spend Christmas on the slopes yesterday with fresh snow and glorious sunshine. For sure we could use some more snow still but with nice cold temps up top the snow underfoot was terrific. A few people around as was only Yamabiko and down to mid station but something for everyone and spectacular views across the valley. Nozawa Snow Report Temp at the top; -2C New snow since close;  0cm Base at the top;  40cm Weather; Cloudy with snow expected tonight Same runs and lifts open today but also Uenotaira opening which is great news for beginners and others as give a lot more skiable area ◆ Operating lifts Nagasaka Gondola […]

A Very Merry Christmas from Nozawa Onsen  Waking up to a beautiful Sunny day and surrounded by lots of white Christmas Trees on the mountain.  Yesterday the first day of the season was a magic day on the slopes at Yamabiko for all those that had been waiting.  We ended up with 20cm of fresh snow and with the cold temps conditions on piste were superb.  More runs opening today including some beginner runs with Number 15 the 2500 m Bunabayashi run ready to slide.  This runs all the way from the Nagasaka Gondola top station down to the mid station and is sure to be gorgeous for your Christmas Day slide.  Check out the Web Cams it looks fantastic […]

  Nozawa  Onsen Ski Resort Opens Today!  Great news out of Nozawa Onsen this morning. Santa has arrived early delivering snow and blessing us with enough to open the Ski Resort today. The resort will open from 11am  once the  groomers  have gone in and  done their thing.  Just up at Yamabiko at this stage with courses C and D opening up for today. More may open tomorrow and definitely Saturday with a huge snow storm expected Friday where we should see more than 50cm fall across the resort.  Lift Passes today are discounted to 2000 Yen for Adults and 1500 Yen for kids. Regular prices and  full day opening should return tomorrow.  ◆ Operating lifts Nagasaka Gondola Lift 9: […]

15cm of Fresh Snow overnight for Shiga Kogen!   Surrounded by a dreamy cloud in Nozawa this morning but we definitely got snow up top here overnight. It was raining down in the village but on the web cams can see even Hikage a little higher got a dusting. Shiga Kogen was the big winner with half a “Magic Foot” falling on most of the slopes there. This shot from Kumanoyu Ski Resort early this morning but Ichinose and the other resorts would have been blessed too. So have a great day anyone heading over there today or to Ryuo Ski Park on the shuttles.   The Forecast is looking really good now with the “ Big Chill” and more […]

Christmas Gift Nozawa Onsen It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. The Forecast is now finally shaping up with some good size dumps expected and cold temps. Just need those seasonal Northwest systems to kick in from Siberia and the snow to arrive. Some expected tonight and more tomorrow. Friday looking like an even bigger front. Cross your toes while you are at it but things are looking up! It has even improved since first posting this and looks like we are in for a good old fashioned Snow Down!

Gondola Opens Tomorrow Nozawa Onsen Nagasaka Gondola will Roll in to Action tomorrow 22nd of December  No skiing up there yet sorry, but for guests in Nozawa you can go up and experience a little bit of Winter.  There is a decent coverage of snow up top and can play in it, take a sled ride and make a snowman with the kids.  Winter Experience Gondola Rides : From Dec. 22 (Sun) ~ until the Ski slopes open Times: 9:00 to 15:30 (Last Ride up 15:00) Price : Adults 1,500 yen, Kids 900 yen ※ Includes the return Gondola ride and 1 Free Drink at the Yamabiko Restaurant  No skis or boards allowed up there yet but can take a […]