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How many Ski Lifts Nozawa Flashback Friday and the Hikage Gondola  The Hikage Gondola is actually still fully in operation but it has been going for a few decades now. The gondola shot is from back in 2011 and the ski patrol shot from 1992. Hikage actually means shadow cast by the sun and the Hikage Gondola does sometimes live in the shadow of its big brother the Nagasaka Gondola. But this little egg shaped gondola is still an old time favourite of many.  Built in 1984 it has carried a huge amount of people up the mountain to Uenotaira. Who is a fan of the old Hikage Gondola? I remember back in the early 90s doing Ski Patrol and […]

Onsen Eggs Nozawa Onsen Nothing more romantic than an Onsen Egg 🙂  Another cool clip to get you into that Golden Week mood in Nozawa Onsen. Who loves a good Onsen egg? No better way to maximise your Onsen time by cooking some eggs at the same time as taking a bath. 20 minutes is usually the magic number too perfect timing for a good soak.  Here are the onsens in town that have boxes you can cook up an Onsen while you bathe ; Jyuhodo, Kumanotearai, and Matsubanoyu. Nothing better than an Onsen Egg on Rice or with a good curry. For more info on the onsens in Nozawa head to this link on the site; How to Onsen […]

Search Properties Nozawa Onsen Cool Sun filled weekend in Nozawa  Have to admit I do love this time of year. Can live comfortably in town without shovelling tonnes of snow, ride your bike, hang your clothes outside to dry and still have some fun on the slopes. The last two days have been really enjoyable spring skiing. The colder temps overnight have kept the slush fast and easy to turn in.  I was getting worried last week as it was sticky and the fog was thick. Almost put a storage wax on the skis but the last two days have encouraged me to keep getting up the mountain. The resort even used the snow machines last night to make some […]

Spring Snowfall in Nozawa We’ve been surprised with spring snowfall two days in a row now! After two days of snow and fog, the weather should settle by midday. It is an incredible time of year in Nozawa Onsen to go from the village which is currently covered in bright florals and greenery then up to the mountains which is still a winter wonderland. So head up the mountain now to make the most of it! Check out the web cams here; https://nozawa-onsen.com/nozawa-webcams/ TODAY: Temperature at the top; Yamabiko 6 degrees New snow since yesterday; 5 cm Base at the top; 95 cm Snow conditions; There is a dusting of fresh snow on the mountain this morning after some snowfall […]

Mid April Ski Japan Spring is not just about the skiing in Nozawa  Fairly quiet weekend around the village but a few people up on the slopes today. Still skiing down to Paradise just, and enjoying an uncrowded lunch at Buna. Up top the snow was fun spring slush but visibility was pretty low, it got better down at Paradise and the groomers have done a good job of keeping that run alive.  Mid April Ski Japan Skiing at this time of year is sometimes a bit of a bonus. Great time to enjoy the Cherry blossoms around town, take a bike ride or a hike, soak in an Onsen and take your time at your favourite eatery in town. […]

Cherry Blossoms in Nozawa Cherry blossoms, also known as “sakura” in Japanese, are one of the most beloved symbols of Japan. It’s beautiful in Nozawa Onsen this time of year with the cherry blossoms currently in full bloom covering the village’s streets. The blooming of the cherry blossoms is a symbol of new beginnings, and in Nozawa Onsen, it marks the start of a vibrant and joyful time of year. You can read all about the famous sakura cherry blossom’s and their symbolism in Japan here; https://japanjunky.com/the-history-of-sakura/ The weather this morning is cloudy with light to moderate winds throughout the day with chances of occasional light showers. We have our fingers crossed for a dusting of new snow on top […]