Merry Christmas From Nozawa Holidays Merry Christmas everyone from Nozawa Onsen Hard to beat a white Christmas and with clear blue skies it is going to be a beautiful day head to slide into the Christmas spirit. Lots of excited kids big and small heading up the slopes this morning to make the most of this special day. Yesterday was also a fantastic day on the mountain with beautiful conditions, there was still a few people about but today looks a lot quieter. We would like to thank everyone for visiting Nozawa Onsen this season and a very Merry Christmas from all the Nozawa Holidays Team and everyone in Nozawa Onsen Merry Christmas From Nozawa Holidays […]
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Christmas Eve Nozawa Onsen
Christmas Eve Nozawa Onsen Christmas Eve in Nozawa Onsen You should have been here yesterday. Santa arrived early and with him almost a meter of fresh powder snow. Just what the doctor ordered. The snow storm transformed the landscape into a winter wonderland with the brush of a Christmas wand. Many guests arriving were over the moon to arrive on the best day of the season so far. The snow was fresh and it remained cold up top all day so conditions under foot were sublime. The sun even came out and graced us with a beautiful bluebird day. Today is looking pretty similar with the sun just starting to peak out over the top of Mount Kenashi now. […]
Souvenir Nozawa Onsen Japan
Souvenir Nozawa Onsen Japan Waiting on the powder line in Nozawa We have been on hold the past few days in Nozawa with some warm conditions. Today we should see a major shift in that with some serious snow fall expected from later today and all the way thru until tomorrow. As I type this the snow is just starting to fall lightly on and off down in the village! 60cm excepted in the next 48 hours then a massive Meter plus forecast from Thursday afternoon. Let’s see if we can get that Phone Booth buried in powder. 🌄TODAY: Temperature at the top; Not updated yet but in the negative and just 1 degree in town Wind: max 35 km/h […]
Tips Living Nozawa Winter
Tips Living Nozawa Winter Winter in Nozawa can be full on with temperatures dropping rapidly on Sunday in the village followed by heavy snowfalls. We will be in typical Nozawa type winter conditions very soon. For many the snow life is second nature but for any newbies to Nozawa here are some handy tips to help enjoy the season; Stay Genki – Be sure to get plenty of rest and eat well. Burning the candles at both ends is a sure way to get sick. You can’t stay up all night, ride the pow and work all at the same time so try to get to bed early. Drink lots of water even though it is cold you […]
Indoor amusements in Nozawa
Indoor amusements in Nozawa Activities for rainy days in Nozawa! 🌄 After yesterday’s sunshine we’re expecting a bit of an intermittent rainfall forecast and clouds for the region. With the lifts up the mountain put on hold it’s a good time to explore the town of Nozawa and its hidden gems. Thankfully there are plenty of options for food, drink and relax time available in and around Nozawa Onsen so get your raincoats, comfy boots on and explore! Indoor amusements in Nozawa Here are just a few places we can recommend for down days in Nozawa; – Sparena or Furusato Outdoor Onsens – Check out the Ski and Cultural Museum – Enjoy a good coffee, […]
Supermarket Shopping Nozawa Onsen
Supermarket Shopping Nozawa Onsen Grocery shopping in Nozawa onsen Wether you would like to try out some Japanese snacks and drinks, or use the opportunity to explore cooking with made in Japan food products, there are several options available for grocery shopping in Nozawa onsen. In this article we would like to introduce some of the major shops within and outside the village: 1. Rainbow supermarket (フレッシュストアレインボウ） Rainbow is the biggest supermarket in Nozawa village. You can find most of the necessary food items, as well as cleaning and daily use products. During the day it’s also possible to buy fresh fish. Credit card payment is also accepted at the store. Openning hours: Everyday 8:30-18:00 Location: Pinned location Rainbow Supermarket […]
Myoko Suginohara Nozawa Onsen
Myoko Suginohara Nozawa Onsen Staring at Sugi When you gaze across the valley from Nozawa you pick up amazing views of Mt Myoko and Mt Hiuchi. Two formidable mountains, both sitting at an elevation of just under 2500 meters above sea level with Mt Hiuchi winning by a few meters. Myoko Kogen is graced with 5 ski resorts and Suginohara is one of them that stares right back at us in Nozawa. It is only a 49 minute drive from Nozawa Onsen so another great option to explore for a day trip. Having been to Suginohara a fair few times over the past 30 years but last season was the first time to ride the lifts. Usually we just use […]
Skiing Nozawa Japan December
Skiing Nozawa Japan December 20cm of Fresh snow for Nozawa Yesterday the Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort was reporting a beautiful 20cm of fresh snow falling across Yamabiko at the top of the resort. Checking the web cams this morning and it is nice and white all the way down to Paradise slope. https://nozawa-onsen.com/nozawa-webcams/ We even saw our first snow of the winter in the village yesterday afternoon. It has not settled down here but certainly has up top and the resort is also using the machines to make more snow in the hope of a 25th of November opening. Just like that and Autumn has been engulfed by the white brush of winter. Looking at the 12 day forecast and […]
Last Minute Cancellation Nozawa
Last Minute Cancellation Nozawa Still Dreaming of a White Christmas Something special for the whole family about being in the snow for Christmas. If you are living in the southern hemisphere it can be a hot summer and nothing better than escaping to the heat and heading to Nozawa for some snow skiing and creating some lasting memories. We have had a few cancellations for peak times and their loss could be your ski holiday to Nozawa. Peak times are pretty full now but here are a few gems that have come up for the coming Ski Season. Last Minute Cancellation Nozawa -Taki No Yu Lodge – a beautiful self contained 7 bedroom private lodge that can sleep up […]
Car Parking Nozawa Onsen
Car Parking Nozawa Onsen Leave your car at home if coming to Nozawa During winter as many know Nozawa gets an incredible amount of snow. It is not uncommon to get up to 1 meter of fresh snow cover the village overnight. This combined with narrow roads and a lack of parking make Nozawa a much better town to explore on foot than by car. The beauty of Nozawa Onsen compared to many other ski resorts is that it is very compact and ski lifts, restaurants, onsens and everything are within easy walking distance. With the introduction of the Bullet Train to Iiyama just down the road a few years back and the Snow shuttle bus, public transport to Nozawa […]