Autumn Travel Nozawa Japan Awesome Autumn Days in Nozawa For better or worse our beautiful Autumn days in Nozawa are numbered. Wont be long until it is all covered under meters of the white fluffy stuff! The colours at the moment in and around Nozawa are noting short of spectacular and with the cooler weather make for perfect Mountain Biking and Hiking conditions. Followed by a toasty Onsen and a cold beer by the fire it doesn’t get much better, or does it? Winter and snow is coming… For now check out more about the Green/Red Season in Nozawa and we hope to welcome you sometime at this special time of year to see the transition between the seasons and […]
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Nozawa Onsen Summer v Winter; a Comparison
Nozawa Onsen Summer v Winter There’s a really good chance most of us are here reading this post because we like seeing what our favourite little ski town looks like when it’s green. With that in mind, we don’t have to point out that Nozawa Onsen is among the best powder destinations you could ever hope to find. Nor do we really have to mention how unique it is to find a traditional Japanese town and free public onsens at the base of the mountain. Given that we already know about winter, how does the Green Season compare? Hitting the Slopes Of course, the slopes are still there but they tend to turn into one of two things; farming land […]
Backpacker-Style Nozawa Onsen
Backpacker-Style Nozawa Onsen Winter v Summer #nozawawintervsummer Winter in Nozawa Onsen is a different beast to the Green Season. During winter, Nozawa hosts skiers and boarders in search of some of the world’s finest powder snow. The kicker is what makes the village unique. Unlike many ski resort towns which pretty much only exist for winter sports, Nozawa has long been a destination worth visiting across all seasons. The Onsen in “Nozawa Onsen” Japanese people have been visiting for literally centuries. The healing and relaxing hot spring waters of the onsens is what they’ve come in search of. Today, the village’s 13 public onsens remain free to use to visitors and locals alike. This is quite unique among other onsen […]
Autumn Hiking Nagano Japan
Autumn Hiking Nagano Japan Japan and its mountains are now firmly on the radar for the Winter months and amazing powder skiing, Nozawa Onsen included. But the mountains are there all year round believe it or not and can be just as beautiful and breathe taking all year round especially in Autumn with the “Koyo” or leaves changing colour. We just got back from a spectacular hike at nearby Norikura Highlands and climbed the highest peak in the region Mt Kengamine sitting at a respectable 3026 meters above Sea Level. Trip Report – Autumn Hiking Nagano Japan Norikuradake is on the border of Nagano and Gifu prefectures, it is the 19th highest peak in Japan and a popular hiking destination […]
Must Visit Japan Destinations Other Than Tokyo and Kyoto – Introducing Japan’s Emerald Triangle
A difficult question for the pre-holiday researcher. What are the must visit Japan destinations other than Tokyo and Kyoto? I have the answer for you. And it isn’t what you were expecting. Land of enormous mega cities, breath-taking volcanic landscapes, fascinating culture and… only two main tourist hubs. If you find yourself scouring the internet looking for must visit Japan destinations other than Tokyo and Kyoto, look no more. Introducing Nozawa Onsen, the third point of Japan’s Emerald Triangle. A village steeped in tradition and surrounded by nature. A perfect addition to your Japan itinerary. The Travelers Dilemma – Must Visit Japan Destinations Other Than Tokyo and Kyoto Most tourists to Japan arrive with their focus squarely set on […]
Already Autumn Nozawa Onsen Japan
Already Autumn Nozawa Onsen Japan It is Cooling down in Nozawa! After what was one of the hottest Summers we have experienced for a while in Japan the warm spell has been broken and there is a cool change in the air. Even found myself reaching for a jumper last night, has been a while since needed one of them. There were plenty of 30 degrees plus days over the summer in town and other parts of Japan were even hotter. Many people from Tokyo came and ventured up to Yamabiko on the Gondola where temps were about 10 degrees cooler on top. The pools, rivers and lakes were popular and the mountain streams had a peaceful cooling affect. Japan loves […]
Remote Working Japan – Digital Nomad Nozawa Onsen
Remote Working Japan Nozawa Onsen, the little-known Digital Nomad destination We currently have a group of young tech heads from Tokyo staying at Nozawa House in Nozawa. They have rented the house for 3 weeks to come up together and design a new App. They love the peace and quiet of the Village at this time of year, the super high speed Internet, delicious local food, hot springs and outdoor activities. Another Digital Nomad from the UK, Sam is also visiting at the moment and he has put together this little post to let people know about another good reason to visit Nozawa Onsen in Japan Among the beaches of south east Asia and the metropolises of global capitals, ‘digital […]
Summer Music Festival near Nozawa Onsen
Summer Music Festival near Nozawa Onsen Iiyama Sawagosa Music Festival Big weekend coming up in nearby Togari. At the base of the ski resort there is cool little festival taking place on Sat 25/8 and Sun 26/8. Think of Fuji Rock but much more intimate lots of locals and cool acts having a great time. Just 3500 Yen entry and free on the Sunday Here is a link for more details http://sawagosa.com/2017/ Rock On….
Hiking Nozawa Onsen Japan
Hike Japan | The Shin-Etsu Trail, Nozawa Onsen The mountains of Japan are amazing for skiing in the Winter months and are now well known across the globe. Those amazing alps believe it or not are still there all year round and are just as Spectacular in the “Green Seaason”. In the vicinity of Nozawa Onsen there are many amazing little hikes and day trips you can set out on from the Village but if you are a bit more of a serious hiker you may want to consider the Shin-etsu Trail. Hiking Nozawa Onsen Japan The Shin-etsu Trail runs for and amazing 80 kilometers along the border between Nagano and Niigata Prefectures, following the path of the Sekida Mountain […]
2-Night Nozawa Onsen Mountain Escape to Experience the Famous Lantern Festival
Take a Nozawa Onsen Mountain Escape to Experience the Lantern Festival! Each year, on the 8th and 9th of September, Nozawa Onsen comes alive for the amazing Lantern Festival. In 2018, those dates happen to fall upon a Saturday and Sunday which creates a great opportunity for those in Japan to escape to the mountains for a memorable weekend! Festivals are something that Nozawa Onsen village does well and while January’s Fire Festival may get all the hype due to coinciding with plenty of powder snow, September’s Lantern Festival is a bit of a favourite. Saturday, 8th During the early evening of Saturday 8th, Oyu Dori (Nozawa’s main street) springs to life with street vendors and a parade featuring drums, […]