Still thinking about making a trip to Nozawa Onsen? We have some last minute availability in lodges and self-contained accomodation to help you out. The powder is finally here and you should be too! Here are a couple of great lodgings both self contained and lodge style from Nozawa. Villa Nozawa Villa Nozawa is one of the most popular Ski Lodges in Nozawa Onsen Spacious, Family Friendly, Knowledgeable genuine Japanese and overseas staff. It is your perfect blend of Japanese Style with western comforts in Nozawa Onsen. Availability – 4 nights from January 26th to January 30th – 3 nights from February 18th to February 21st – 4 nights from February 20th to February 24th – multiple rooms available […]
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Nozawa Onsen Snow Report 30th of December 2019
New Runs and Lifts open today! Snow Report 30th of December 2019 Temp at the top; 1 degrees New snow since close; 5cm Base at the top; 90cm Snow conditions; Good on piste Weather; Cloudy with light winds Exciting news with parts of the lower mountain opening up this morning, Hikage and Nagaska Slopes are now open. So one step closer to opening the whole mountain, but it will take a few more dumps to see that happen. A bit of a surprise last night with the resort reporting a dusting from up top. It should be a good day out there even with the cloudy weather, there is a small chance of snow at the top throughout the day […]
Sunny Sunday Nozawa Onsen
Sunny Sunday in Nozawa! Not a bad looking morning at all in Nozawa, this view from up top on Paradise slope and definitely living up to its name! If have a few minutes check out the web cams as it looks fantastic up top https://nozawa-onsen.com/nozawa-webcams/ The snow kept rolling in most of the day yesterday and eased into the night to reveal a beautiful bluebird day today. Currently sitting under a sea of cloud or “unkai” down in the village but up on the slopes conditions look fantastic. Temp at the top; -6 degrees New snow since close; 5cm Base at the top; 95cm Weather; Bluebird sunny day with very light winds People were grabbing powder stashes yesterday just off […]
Dumping 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 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 […]
Share Space Nozawa Onsen
Share Space Nozawa Onsen Something different for Nozawa this season If you have to combine some business with pleasure while on your trip to Nozawa here is a great option for those visiting Nozawa this season Searching for a nice quiet space to type up that report, crunch some numbers or finish a project then there is a new Co-working Space on the Main Street in Nozawa. Kono san and his family have been running the unique stationary shop in town called Marumiya for decades now. It is an amazing shop many have probably been there, it has just about everything you could ever dream off and more in the way of Stationary, bric a brac and toys. For a […]
White Christmas Nozawa Onsen Japan
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 […]
Merry Christmas from Nozawa Onsen Japan
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 2019
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: […]
Fresh Snow Hot Coffee Nozawa
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 […]