Nozawa Onsen’s Spring Blossoms Nozawa Onsen’s Spring Blossoms Despite the arrival of spring in its full bloom, Nozawa Onsen’s visitors can still enjoy the snow with higher parts of the resort in full operation. Apart from Yamabiko slopes, Uenotaira and Paradise are alsoavailable on the weekends, with close to no wind and great visibility on the mountain today it’s a perfect time to get up there and bask in the spring vibes. With the Golden Week just around the corner, starting on the 26th of April, the town is expected to get a good little holiday buzz going! Plenty of activities around town and up on the mountain available for anyone coming to Nozawa during spring, here’s a […]
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Overcast Days in Nozawa
Overcast Days in Nozawa Overcast Days in Nozawa After a short suspension of the Nagasaka Gondola this morning due to strong winds we are now back and running! There is a thick layer of fog that has settled over the mountain limiting the visibility up at Yamabiko for riding. Yesterday we had a cool overcast day, with lots of fun being enjoyed by all! These slushy conditions are persisting throughout our April, extending the winter fun. Expect similar overcast conditions today, with less visibility up top. Our forecast is predicting the potential for clearer skies later on in the afternoon. As always, stay safe and enjoy! Overcast Days in Nozawa ⛅️TODAY: Temperature at […]
Rainy Day in Nozawa Onsen
Rainy Day in Nozawa Onsen Rainy Day in Nozawa Onsen Our cracker run of blue bird weather has finally caught up to us! After being blessed with so many beautiful days, this rain could be the nudge we all need to have a break from the mountain and explore the charm of the town. With 13 free public onsens to choose between, and multiple local cafes and shops to check out we are spoilt for choice. This rain is no stranger to the warmer months; it’s also what turns Nozawa Onsen so green! As we enter the harvesting season, you may start to see small pockets of all colors beginning to bloom around town. ⛅️TODAY: Temperature […]
The Nozawa Onsen Charm
The Nozawa Onsen Charm The Nozawa Onsen Charm Another weekend of fun in Nozawa Onsen has come and gone, with fantastic weather keeping everyone busy in both town and on the mountain. You wouldn’t even realize the season is winding down with such a lively vibe. The charm of Nozawa Onsen is unmatched, with an abundance of activities and sightseeing just a short walk away. As spring skiinging is drawing to a close, we notice a few guests from Nozawa Holidays arriving who are more interested in exploring the town rather than hitting the slopes. It just goes to show that there’s something for everyone in Nozawa Onsen! As Monday marks a new week, the uenotaira and paradise […]
Sunny Weekend Buzz
Sunny Weekend Buzz Sunny weekend buzz Yesterday, our slopes were buzzing with the weekend crowd! Many joined in on the new 2025 test model drive event, showcasing some impressive riding with the latest equipment. The runs temporarily shut during the week have reopened for the weekend as well. Adding extra space for the crowd to enjoy. We’re blessed with stunning spring conditions, as evidenced by the abundance of t-shirts worn up the mountain during our warmer days. Another beautiful day ahead! Get out there, enjoy and stay safe. If this sounds like your ideal getaway, explore Nozawa holidays availability through the link below. https://www.nozawaholidays.com/bookings/ ⛅️TODAY: Temperature at the top: 7℃ at top of Yamabiko New snow […]
Embrace the change
Embrace the change Embrace the change As the snow melts away and our temperatures rise, life here in Nozawa Onsen takes on a whole new vibe. The Local farmers are coming out of hibernation, getting a head start before harvesting season. While locals and visitors alike enjoy the best of both worlds – biking around town, sun-drying laundry, and hitting the slopes all in one day! Yesterday kicked off with some speedy races at Yamabiko A for day 1 of the FIS Nozawa Onsen Cup! Today expect some rainfall in town, with potential for snow up top later on! Embrace the change Embrace the change ⛅️TODAY: Temperature at the top: 7℃ at top of Yamabiko New snow since yesterday: 0cm […]
The Calm After the Snow
The Calm After the Snow The Calm After the Snow The calm after the storm… Yesterday was a day for the books… The 15cm top-up we received overnight, in addition to the consistently cool temperatures allowed the conditions to stay fresh throughout the day, with some epic powder turns shared around. All this snow setting the stage for a picture-perfect spring weekend here in Nozawa. There’s still plenty to explore from the aftermath of this week’s storm, so stay safe and enjoy your weekend! To the young families participating in the Naski family sport day today good luck and have fun! If we haven’t convinced you yet March is the month, jump on our website and check out […]
Snowy Beginnings In Nozawa Onsen – Another March Edition
Snowy Beginnings In Nozawa Onsen – Another March Edition Snowy Beginnings In Nozawa Onsen – Another March Edition Today marks the beginning of a big week of expected snowfall in Nozawa Onsen, with light snow expected to cover the slopes throughout today. A nice 3cm dusting overnight up top with a lesser dusting in the village. The Nagasaka gondala and Hikage gondala are currently suspended this morning due to the high wind activity. All of the lower mountain chairlifts will be scheduled to run as per normal at this stage. After a jam packed weekend of activities, consider this a gentle nudge from mother nature to slow things down and discover the charm of the town. Embrace today as an […]
Finally T-Shirt weather in Nozawa
Finally T-Shirt weather in Nozawa Finally T-Shirt weather in Nozawa Yesterday was the first day since about October that I was comfortable to wear a T-Shirt in town. Have seen a few other crazy people bearing their arms earlier in the season but yesterday was a beautiful sunny day. Great day to clean the snow off the solar panels and get them to work. On the hill was also awesome especially early the snow up top was beautiful with views to match. Naturally it got slushy later but a fun day was had by all. Today should be more of the same. Fairly busy weekend with the Top to Bottom race happening tomorrow. It is probably the last […]
A March to remember in Nozawa
A March to remember in Nozawa A March to remember in Nozawa Locals often say some years when we don’t get so much snow in January and February then March goes into overdrive. That has certainly been the case this year with many that have been here since early December calling yesterday as good as it gets. We were still getting fresh lines at 3pm yesterday afternoon. The mountain actually got another 20cm during the day on top of the 45cm we had overnight. On February 21st we had only a 160cm base and things were looking grim for March. Yesterday we hit 295cm base almost double that of just over 3 weeks ago! Today is going to […]