nozawa onsen skiing

First Snow Nozawa 2018 We were just talking today about this time last year and it being exactly One month from today on November 17th 2017 that we had a great fall of snow and the top of Nozawa Onsen was converted into a Winter Wonderland. The snow then continued and we opened Nozawa Onsen Resort on the 25th of November 2017. That is a pretty early opening, over the last decade or so December 1st has been pretty often but there have been later starts too, from memory one year was December 17th. Generally we say by mid December you should be skiing decent snow and usually it is earlier. This year the signs so far are pointing to […]

Available Accommodation Nozawa Onsen Japan Getting a bed or futon in Nozawa over the peak periods can be a tricky game. Nozawa has become more popular in past years and the peak times fill fast. If you want the accommodation you prefer for peak times you need to book early. “What are the peak times?” you may ask. Basically, any time from Christmas, December 25th to mid-February, the end of Chinese New Year. Particularly, New Years and January school holidays are becoming super popular. So you may be thinking “have I left my run too late this year?” Fear not. We have a list filled with plenty of lodges, pensions, apartments and houses in Nozawa that still have good availability. […]

From Carver Ski to Powder Ski – How to choose the Right One?   Many of you have probably been using the same ski for years or renting the same style of ski every time. Have you ever wondered why there is so many types of Skis dotted around the Ski shop? What are the differences between the standard, premium and demo skis besides the increase in price?   Many people who have tried to buy skis or even rent ask the question what is the difference between the options? The information you receive can be confusing and overwhelming. Once you get a grasp of the idea between each ski category, the manufacturer’s stay pretty consistent year to year.   […]

Ski Fireplace Drink Relax Nozawa Getting ready for Winter in Nozawa   My Dad always said ” A person that cuts their own wood heats themselves twice.. ” First part of the warming up in process. We look forward to welcoming you to Nozawa this season and sitting around the fire over a few quiet drinks and tall stories of days on the mountain.   Chopping wood for the fireplaces at some of these lodges https://www.nozawaholidays.com/properties/   #nozawaonsen, #winteriscoming, #lodgenagano, #villanozawa, #kaiyanozawa, #onfire, #nozawaholidays Ski Fireplace Drink Relax Nozawa Quite a few of our Ski Lodges in Nozawa have fireplaces here are a few; Villa Nozawa Lodge Nagano Kaiya Nozawa Kirakusou Maruji Furusato Can check them out here Ski Lodges Nozawa […]

Welcome to the second part of our “In the Powder” series were we introduce you to some Nozawa locals and regulars and get their inside tips on getting the “good oil” in Nozawa Onsen. This time lets meet Hugo san a Snowboard Instructor with the Nozawa Holidays Snow Sports. Hugo originally hails from Spain where he grew up riding the Alps across Europe and fell in love with the mountain life. The lure of the famous Japanese powder called him across the other side of the world where he fell into a job and fell in love with the little town. We sat down for a Coffee with Hugo san too and had a hard chat on what and where […]

Big Snow Little Town Japan – A huge season on the snow front. Last Snow Season in Nozawa Onsen will go down as a “good season”. There was something for everyone, there was plenty of snow without being too crazy and we reached a peak of 370cm base on February 19th. The season before 2017 our peak was 435cm on March 28th and the big 2015 season we hit a huge 470cm base on February 16th. If want to read a bit more about the season can do here Nozawa Onsen Stats 2017/18 Season While Nozawa was having what we call a pretty normal season on the snow front some parts of Japan a little further South were having the most […]

Japan Experience Snow Tour Looking to explore the mountains of Japan for the first time or if a seasoned campaigner then come and discover Nozawa Onsen and nearby Madarao with the team that have been doing it for almost 30 Years. Nozawa Holidays has put together an exclusive 1 week Tour of the area and made it very easy to get involved and experience this beautiful part of Japan. Indulge in the amazing powder snow, soak in the hot springs, enjoy delicious local Japanese food and have the support of bilingual staff to help with anything you need along the way. The tour is based in the majestic Ski town of Nozawa Onsen, often described as the Kyoto of Ski […]

First Snow Japan We are not even out of one of the hottest Summers in Japan and this morning the First snow has hit Hokkaido Northern Japan! Maybe some Climate Change at work? The temperature there this morning was 0 degrees. At Daisetsuyama at Kurodake, which is often the first place to record snow in Japan. The first snow last year was on September 28. Could we be in for an Early Ski Season? Way too early to tell but why not get a little excited! This is the earliest snow that has been recorded there since they started to take records in 1974! The elevation is at 1900m above sea level. Nozawa Onsen started to get snow Falls in […]