Nozawa Onsen Cycle Weekend Every Ride is a tiny holiday Huge weekend on two wheels in Nozawa Onsen. The Nozawa Cycle Fest weekend has kicked off and there are actually 4 different events running today and tomorrow on the streets and hills surrounding Nozawa Onsen. The 4 events are; Road Bike Hill climb of 13km Mountain Bike Long Downhill Race of 5km Mountain Bike Red Bull Downtime of 3km Gravel Bike race of 40km More details here; https://nozawa-cycle.jp Enter one or all if feeling fit. The town is filling up with people and bikes and has the feel of ski season but on a different medium. Nozawa Onsen has the potential to be a Cycling Mecca and it is already […]
Accommodation Nozawa Onsen
Powder Flowers Nozawa Onsen
Powder Flowers Nozawa Onsen Powder or Flowers which do you prefer? Another great Summer vs Winter contrast taken in the same spot down a small alleyway in Nozawa Onsen. The photos were taken 6 months apart and amazing the difference. The first with the snowy scene in late February and the second a week or so ago in the warmth of Summer. Up top next week could see the mercury drop as low as 3 degrees as the march into Winter begins. The beautiful fall or “Koyo” will start to unravel soon too and a beautiful time to explore the surrounding mountains. Nozawa is definitely a destination for all seasons check out more on Autumn in Nozawa here; https://www.nozawaholidays.com/nozawa-onsen-summer/autumn-travel-nozawa-japan/
Nozawa Onsen Video
Nozawa Onsen Video Nozawa Onsen is a destination for all 4 Seasons Check out this fantastic footage of Nozawa during each of the unique and beautiful seasons of the year. It is said in the Village that once the Autumn Festival is over the seasons quickly change from Summer to Autumn and then closely followed by the magic snow and Winter. The last few days have been really hot still in town wth highs over 30 degrees so it is hard to imagine. Looking at the forecast however and can see sure enough a cool change is on the way and within a week we should see temps below 10 degrees up top at Yamabiko. Kind of looking forward to […]
Nozawa Ski Open Date
Nozawa Ski Open Date The Million Yen question that we often get asked. Especially by Singaporeans. When will the Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort Open? Really wish I had a Crystal Ball big enough to give me the divine answer. The answer is we have no idea yet! The Ski resort will usually try and open on the last weekend of November if there is enough snow or it is cold enough for snow making as we have the Snow Making Machines now. But after 30 years of snow seasons in Nozawa all I can tell you is it varies. On average I would say over the years it opens around December 10th. Some years earlier some later. Nozawa Ski Open […]
Average Temperature Nozawa Japan
Average Temperature Nozawa Japan 45 Degrees Temperature Difference – Summer vs Winter Nozawa Always amazes me the massive difference in temperature in Nozawa between the Green Season and when the snow arrives. The first Thermometer shot 35 degrees and the forest was only a week ago. The second was mid winter at the same spot in town outside Nozawa Central with a fresh – 10 degrees! If you want to fully experience all 4 seasons Nozawa Onsen is the place. Average Temperature Nozawa Japan In winter in the Village we average around between 0 and -5 degrees, up top -5 to -10 Degrees with some variants. One of the main reasons for the dramatic swing is that in winter […]
Season Pass Nozawa Onsen
Season Pass Nozawa Onsen Prices for the coming 2024/25 Season ski pass for Nozawa Onsen have just been released. No surprise they are up just over 10% from last season. Still great value if you are here for a while and plan to do a lot of skiing. An Adult Season Pass is going to be 95,500 Yen. The good news is if you buy it during the before October 21st you get an Early Bird Discount so it is just 85,500 Yen which is 3,000 Yen cheaper than last year. The Early Bird Prices are Adults – 85,500 Yen Kids Aged 6 -15 Years old – 51,500 Yen Seniors Over 60 Years old – 69,500 Yen There are some […]
Booking Agency Nozawa Japan
Booking Agency Nozawa Japan Nozawa Holidays have been established in Nozawa Onsen for more than 30 years now. We were the pioneers to introduce the region to the rest of the world. From humble beginnings with just two of us to a team of over 50 people in peak season now, we have grown with the village to become a world class Snow Holiday destination. We own and operate several properties in Nozawa Onsen including Lodges, Apartments and Houses. Nozawa Holidays also operate a Ski Rentals Shop and a Snow Sports School and are a one stop destination for anyone wanting to holiday in Nozawa Onsen. Besides our own properties we also take bookings for over 30 other accomodations in […]
Dogs Ski Nozawa Japan
Dogs Ski Nozawa Japan Every Dog has his day in Nozawa Sunday is a good day for walking your dog or taking them on an adventure. In the snow season in Nozawa it is much the same and you see all sorts of four legged friends on the slopes on the weekends especially. Who has seen a few of these brave little guys and has a story to tell. Dogs Ski Nozawa Japan They wear jackets, goggles, booties and more in the pursuit of staying cute and cosy as they take to the slopes. For just 600 yen you can take your dog up on the Gondola with you. They seem to love the ride and the freedom of running […]
Japan Yoga Retreat Nozawa
Japan Yoga Retreat Nozawa Yoga Retreat Nozawa Onsen in September and October Autumn is just around the corner, the village begins to cool, the foliage starts to change colour and it is the perfect time to com and unwind in Nozawa Onsen. Join us for a deep dive into movement, meditation, and discover more about your yoga practice with the the amazing Rowie san also knows as the Spiritual Pretzel. Rowie is a Yoga instructor based in Nozawa Onsen and will she re-energise and inspire you with an amazing weekend away for the mind, body and soul. Together explore twice daily yoga asana workshops; daily meditation; a 2hr theory and discussion class; time in nature with like-minded individuals; and time […]
Lift Prices Nozawa 2024
Lift Prices Nozawa 2024 You can’t buy happiness but you can buy a lift pass. Ski Lift Pass prices for the coming season in Nozawa Onsen have just been released by the resort over the weekend. A slight rise this year of just over 10% across the board. The most popular 6 day pass will now set you back 35,500 Yen or just over 5,900 Yen a day. With current exchange rates for our Australian guests that comes to just under $AUD65 a day. Kids are 21,500 Yen for 6 days or about 3,600 Yen or the equivalent of about $39 a day. Always a hard pill to swallow seeing a price rise but Nozawa does still remain some of […]