SNOGA RETREAT NOZAWA ONSEN Here comes the Sun… Cloud cover is still lingering this morning from yesterdays snow/rain. But it is expected to clear throughout the day. A light dusting up the top with a total of about 5cm that fell yesterday. The trees are doing their Nozawa thing, looking beautiful and snow covered up on the mountain. Hit the groomers as they will be the best pick for today. With colder temperatures last night and today there won’t be so much spring slush but carving will be the go under these favourable conditions. Winds are light and variable blowing in from the NW hence the colder temperatures, at around -4 degrees and the wind chill is sitting relative for […]
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MARCH BASE UPDATE NOZAWA
MARCH BASE UPDATE NOZAWA It’s all about the base At this time of the year it is all about the base and we still have a solid one just sitting at 2.5 Meters up top at Yamabiko. This opening shot just 2 days ago. All these sunny spring days naturally chip away at it but the winds have been light so there isn’t that hair dryer affect that can melt it fast. Looks like tomorrow we will see a nice dip in temps and a bit of a snow top up too and we are hoping for another few light top ups throughout March. So the big question is when will the Ski Season run until? Most years we make […]
DOG FRIENDLY NOZAWA ONSEN
DOG FRIENDLY NOZAWA ONSEN Nozawa’s furry friends If you’ve been riding in Nozawa you may have noticed that some of our star skiers and snowboarders happen to be dogs! They’re super speedy on the slopes and are always dressed for the weather with their boots and jackets. These rugged up dogs are a very cute addition to the Nozawa slopes. The fog is still hanging around this morning but will hopefully lift mid day. We are in for a great day of skiing. Groomers will be the pick this morning with the spring slush being fast and fun in the afternoon. Hit the park early as well before the sun hits the slopes. It will be a balmy warm spring […]
FAMILY HOLIDAY NOZAWA ONSEN
FAMILY HOLIDAY NOZAWA ONSEN We have been asked many times, what is the perfect age to start skiing? There really isn’t the ‘perfect’ age. Kids are unpredictable and the snow is the perfect environment for them to showcase this. However, there are a few things that can be the difference between a good day and a bad one. Head here to see what advice we have; https://www.nozawaholidays.com/holiday-nozawa-onsen-japan/when-to-start-skiing-snowboarding/ 7mm of rainfall is predicted for this morning in the village, and it is expected to ease off into the afternoon. But, with rain in the village we have our fingers crossed for snow on the mountain. There are expected snow showers throughout the day up on the slopes. With this front on […]
TRIP TO OBUSE NOZAWA
TRIP TO OBUSE NOZAWA Paradise, not just a slope in Nozawa We have had some beautiful sun filled days this week in Nozawa Onsen. The weather has been glorious, we still have awesome snow coverage across the mountain, and there have been less crowds, making it much easier to snag a table at your favourite restaurant. The slopes have been fast and fun, with the groomers leaving us fresh corduroy every morning. We have clear skies and sunshine on the menu again for today. Temperatures will be spring like again with warmer temperatures. A max of 5 degrees on top of the mountain and a max of 14 degrees in the village. Winds are light and variable from the SW, […]
Day Trips from Nozawa Onsen: OBUSE
Whether you’re a skier, snowboarder, or non-snow-person in Nozawa Onsen, taking a day trip to Obuse is well worth your time! Home to the Hokusai-kan Museum, Kozan Takai Memorial Museum, Nihonnoakari Museum (Japanese Lantern Museum), groves of grape and apple trees and famed for the perfect acidic soil to grow delicious chestnuts, you will be overwhelmed with things to do. Follow me along on my day trip to Obuse! Getting to Obuse from Nozawa Onsen Starting the day early, we caught the Nozawa Onsen Liner at 08:20 for just ￥600 each to Iiyama. A brief 25 minute ride later, we arrived at the newly constructed Iiyama Train Station. Instead of taking a local train or Shinkansen, we caught a connecting […]
MARCH SEASON PASS NOZAWA
MARCH SEASON PASS NOZAWA Ohayo Gozaimasu from Nozawa Onsen This morning the clouds have rolled in and shall linger for majority of the day. Winds are light from the SW staying consistent. Temperatures are keeping in the negatives at a max of -2 and wind chill sitting relative. Visibility on the slopes will be great but clouds may hinder the view of the surrounding mountains. Groomers will be the pick for today. As it’s a weekday the crowds will be a lot less, so if you’re feeling like a long peaceful ride try out skyline first thing this morning with some fresh corduroy underneath the skis or board. Here in Nozawa Onsen, March has been awesome so far. Less crowds, […]
SATURDAY FUN NOZAWA ONSEN
SATURDAY FUN NOZAWA ONSEN Lantern Festival Tonight on the Hikage slopes Yesterday was glorious! The sun was out and the new snowfall left in between the trees the perfect place to explore! After all that new snow the groomers were working hard and today is shaping up to be another awesome day for shredding the groomed runs. With partial clear skies, carving is on the cards. There will be cloud cover today with the sun showing its face occasionally throughout the day. Winds are light and variable from the NW for majority of the day, strongest in the morning and easing in the afternoon. Temps on top of the mountain are in the negatives, steady at -5, and wind chill […]
MARCH POWDER NOZAWA ONSEN
MARCH POWDER NOZAWA ONSEN The Powder and the Glory! Waking up to blue skies and fresh snow is pretty exciting for March. With less crowds on the mountain, there will be plenty of stashes of powder to ride throughout the day, and with this sunshine, the day couldn’t get any better. As the day progressed yesterday snowflakes got bigger and more of them came down. It was dumping late in the afternoon. With 20cm fallen since close of lifts yesterday, putting the base level back over the 3 metre mark. A Spring powder day for us all! To check out the awesome conditions head to the live web cams of the slopes in Nozawa; https://nozawa-onsen.com/nozawa-webcams/ With the sun coming out […]
CROSS COUNTRY SKIING NOZAWA
CROSS COUNTRY SKIING NOZAWA Cross-country (Nordic) skiing is a different way to enjoy winter here in Nozawa Onsen. The resort, boasting both on snow Nordic courses and official courses of the Ski Association of Japan, has a strong Nordic influence. Nozawa Onsen hosted the Nordic Biathlon event in the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics, and the official Olympic tracks are still skied on today. The Minamihara Cross Country Course, on the right of the Karasawa chair, bears both a 5KM and 7.5KM Nordic courses. The start and finish points of the courses are 80m x 120m flatground, making it an ideal training area for beginners. The course is open from late December through to late March. The Uenotaira Cross Country Course, […]