The Snow Chasers Mick and Jen are a lovely couple based in Queenstown New Zealand. On top of posting some amazing photos and information on thier beautiful part of the world they also travel the planet chasing the snow. We were lucky enough to have them come and visit Nozawa Onsen this last season and here is the report and guide they put together on our special part of the world. Thanks a lot for visiting guys and the graet write up and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Here is a link to the article it is a great read for anyone planning to visit Nozawa for a ski holiday. https://www.thesnowchasers.com/blog/a-complete-guide-to-a-nozawa-onsen-snow-holiday
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Running Hiking Nozawa Onsen Japan
Running Hiking Nozawa Onsen Japan Japan has long been known internationally for producing some world class runners. A lot of it is probably due to Japan having some perfect terrain to train in with the country being 74% mountainous. Along with a healthy diet, fresh mountain air and water and lots of soothing hot springs to ease any aches and pains makes Japan and especially Nozawa Onsen the perfect location to base your self for some training over the Green Season and also to enter some local events. Here are a few trail running events coming up in Nozawa this Northern Hemisphere Summer 4100D Train in Nozawa Onsen 14thJuly to 16thJuly Lengths of Courses and costs of entry 65 km(15,000 […]
Mountain Biking & Trail Running, Nozawa Onsen Summer 2018
Mountain Biking, Nozawa Onsen Summer 2018 Details for mountain biking in Nozawa Onsen this summer; – Nagasaka Gondola will be open from 7th of July through to the 26th of August – purpose-built tracks, in addition to roads, lead down from the top of the mountain – can also ride to Shiga Kogen from May to November – Bike hire; ¥2000 per day for basic bike, starting from ¥4000 per day for cross bike/mountain bike – pictures, video and further info; Mountain biking Nozawa Onsen – the village and surrounds are perfect for road cycling too; Cycling Nozawa Onsen – discounted accommodation available at Kaiya Nozawa, Nozawa Central, Nozawa House & Harvest House – please feel free to email us […]
Cheap Flights Japan Nozawa
Cheap Flights Japan Nozawa Onsen Has been a while since we posted on a Jetstar Sale to Japan for all our Australian followers. Maybe over 3 years to be exact! There probably hasn’t been these super cheap flights for that long either. The Japan Ski season is only 5 months away now, it rolls around quick. Things are already starting to fill for January as they always do with School Holidays and the famous Fire Festival it is a very popular time of year to come. The Season in Nozawa goes from early December until May 6th every year. So for 5 good months with the best conditions between December 20th and March 31st with some fun spring skiing in […]
Cheap Summer Accommodation, Nozawa Onsen, Japan
Cheap Summer Accommodation in a Traditional Japanese Village Nozawa Onsen already owns its place on the adventure map for people over the winter season. The village sees skiers and boarders from all over the world visiting from December through April. Once the Green Season starts, things slow down but the charm of the village remains. The snow, skiers, and boarders are gone but many will tell you there’s more to do in the summer months! You can get to Nozawa Onsen in just 2 hours from Tokyo and immerse yourself in a traditional Japanese farming village that is both accessible and yet, truly authentic. Kaiya Nozawa is a traditional and very welcoming lodge. Just 50 metres from the mountain, it’s […]
Explore Hokuryu Lake Near Nozawa Onsen
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Family Ski Holiday Nozawa Onsen Japan
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Nozawa Onsen’s Summer “Baby Bamboo Festival”
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Gyoza Cooking and Calligraphy at Kaiya Nozawa
Gyoza Cooking and Calligraphy at Kaiya Nozawa Kaiya Nozawa is open during the 2018 Green Season. We have some great package deals and we’re excited to host some unique experiences! Akiko Sensei will be running both gyoza cooking and calligraphy classes for those who want to take a uniquely Japanese skill home with them. Gyoza Cooking Classes Who can say that they don’t enjoy gyoza? I don’t see any hands up… Although yaki-gyoza (the fried kind as opposed to boiled; sui-gyoza) typically contains pork as well as vegetables, they certainly can be made vegetarian. Yaki-gyoza is the most popular way to cook and eat gyoza in Japan. It may seem simple enough but those who’ve tackled the challenge without the […]
Thanks for coming to Nozawa Onsen
Arigatou Gozaimashita from Nozawa The last lifts have turned for this winter in Nozawa Onsen. Thanks so much to everyone for coming and for a great season. Another ski season wrapped up yesterday in Nozawa on Sunday May the 6th2018. We opened on Saturday the 25thof November 2017 so if you had skied every day since then you would have ridden a total of 162 days this season. Almost 5 ½ Months or if stretch it a little and maybe do some of the Summer skiing that’s half a year. If you bought a season pass for 63,000 Yen it would have cost you just 388 Yen a day or about $4.50 a day, not bad value! It was a […]