Nozawa Onsen Spring Snow Report, 13th of March 2019 Another radiant spring day on the mountain yesterday. We’ve reached an interesting time in the season, ladies and gents. We’re getting some blue sky days, showered in sunshine, and a few days which are much different. There is snow on the forecast for the coming week. In fact, there could be quite a lot of it if things go our way. But that’s for the top of the mountain. While we will probably see a few centimetres of fresh stuff at village level, much of it will be rain. That’s why it’s important to check back with us for the updated weather. If you look out the window and see rain, […]
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Ski Lessons Nozawa Onsen; Book 2, Get a 3rd Half-Price
Book 2 Ski Lessons, Get a 3rd Half-Price Spring may just be the perfect time to take a lesson and get your skiing or boarding to the next level. This is especially true for those just starting out. Ski runs have fewer people on them and the weather is friendlier for beginners. But you needn’t be a novice to benefit from a bit of guidance. Nozawa Holidays’ instructors come from all parts of the world and have experience in instructing all ages and abilities. We have great English-speaking in-house instructors. They are experts in both skiing and snowboarding and will be happy to give you some tips no matter what level you are: beginner, intermediate or advanced. We have been […]
Host Own Yoga Retreat, Nozawa Onsen, Japan
Host your Own Yoga Retreat, Nozawa Onsen, Japan As mentioned within our Green Season Long-stay deals post, the yoga scene in Nozawa Onsen is a burgeoning one. We’ve begun hosting our own yoga retreats over the past few summers and the responses have been resounding and affirmative. While we’re looking forward to this year’s retreats, there is also another option for instructors and their groups – host your own yoga retreat! Nozawa Holidays has seen increasing interest from those wishing to take advantage of the village’s ideal setting to host their own retreats. And of course, we’re well-positioned and willing to help. Our accommodation options are ample and yoga spaces not limited to indoor areas. There’s also the shade of […]
Nozawa Onsen Spring Snow Report 12/3/2019
Nozawa Onsen Spring Snow Report, 12th of March, 2019 We’ve been blessed with another brilliant spring day! But the great thing is that there is also some Nozawa Onsen spring snow on its way! Many people will tell you that spring skiing is even better than the powder days of earlier in the season. However, what if you could have both? We’ve had some brilliant sunny days of late but we also had a huge 60cm-plus dump. Could there be more on the way? I guess we’ll have to wait and see exactly what eventuates but the forecast has us very optimistic. Both Wednesday and Friday nights have double-digit falls predicted for the top of the mountain. Aside from that, […]
Nozawa Onsen Spring Snow Report 11/3/2019
Nozawa Onsen Spring Snow Report, 11th of March 2019 What a crazy week last week was. That day of 60 centimetres-plus really set us up for the rest of the season. Up top, the base remains a very healthy 290cm and it looks as though there’s more to come. Down in the village and the lower runs, however, it might not quite be cool enough. The forecast for the week to come suggests that we’ll see a good amount of fresh snow on the top runs but rain lower down. So there’s really only one thing to do with the above information in hand – get to the top of the mountain! The official mountain report tells us there is […]
Best Breakfast Nozawa Onsen
Best Breakfasts in Nozawa Good breakfasts used to be difficult to find in Nozawa. The reason being that traditional Japanese ryokans provide breakfast along with accommodation, much like a bed and breakfast. It’s only recently that cafes and restaurants offering breakfast options have become a thing in town. To save you some hunting when you’re hungry, we’ve compiled this list of some of the best breakfasts in Nozawa Onsen. Gondola Cafe at the Ski Locker More than a rental storage, the ski locker has a relaxed vibe and coffee that is frequently hailed as ‘the best in town’. Also proud to be the very first espresso machine in Nozawa. Where: Next to Neo bar at the top road to Nagasaka […]
Nozawa Onsen Spring Snow Report, 9th of March 2019
Nozawa Onsen Spring Snow Report, 9th March 2019 It was a pretty amazing day up on Mount Kenashi yesterday. In fact, it was a great day on the mountain and in the village. In keeping with the tradition of receiving far more than forecast, the top of the mountain received in excess of 60 centimetres from close Thursday. It continued to snow down in the village for most of the day too. “Magic March” sure got busy living up to its name! Today looks like it will mostly concern itself with sunshine and blue sky. What more could we ask for than a radiant bluebird day in March? Let’s try not to get too excited but there is more snow […]
Nozawa Onsen Spring Snow Report, 8th of March 2019
Nozawa Onsen Spring Snow Report, 8th of March 2019 Lots of people were up nice and early to claim their spot in the line this morning. A mammoth 40 centimetres fell upon the mountain between close yesterday and 8 am this morning. And it hasn’t stopped since! It’s still snowing heavily at the time of writing (9:30 am). Perhaps that’s why they call it “Magic March“. There are a million things we could say about spring skiing in light of the dump we’re experiencing but perhaps it’s best to just say “stay safe and enjoy”! Well, that and the fact that we have plenty of availability for the duration of the season. This current fall has already taken the base […]
Green Season Long-stay Nozawa Onsen, Japan
Long-stay Nozawa Onsen Spending a month in Nozawa Onsen over the Green Season is cheaper than renting at home! We all know how well Nozawa Onsen thrives during the winter. But during the offseason, the town and mountain revert to a traditional farming village. It creates the perfect retreat from the heat and hustle of the busier touristy areas. So too, does it provide a peaceful sanctuary to indulge creativity or self-reflection. Last Green Season, we had families take advantage of discounted rates on self-contained apartments, gathering to be together away from the world. We saw couples come stay in our lodges to mountain bike down green ski runs, paddle on Lake Hokuryuko and hike through farmland and cedar forests […]
Nozawa Onsen Spring Snow Report, 7th of March 2019
Nozawa Onsen Spring Snow Report, 7th of March 2019 15 centimetres overnight (at the top of the mountain)! Will we see some more Nozawa Onsen spring snow today? The current forecast seems to think so. But just don’t look out the window, see rain and become disheartened. The mountain is the place to be. By tonight, we should be seeing a fair amount of fresh white stuff in the village too. But for now, get to the top of the mountain! The forecasters are saying that we’ll see well into the double digits at the top of Mount Kenashi this afternoon and tonight. As those who’ve been up of late will know, there’s still a healthy base up there. Depending […]