Easter Ski Holiday Japan No Aprils Fools in Nozawa Awesome April has begun and kicked off with a gorgeous day on the slopes yesterday. We had 5cm of fresh snow and temps were -5 degrees. With a 3 meter base and the trees doing their frozen broccoli thing it is hard to believe it is Spring time. This morning looking like a bit of a carbon copy but just a light dusting up top. Temps still at -5 Degrees and the sun is shining. Easter Ski Holiday Japan Doesn’t feel as busy as the last few weekends, peoples thoughts shifting to the Cherry Blossom season no doubt. But make no mistake the conditions are still beautiful in Nozawa if can […]
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Ramen Noodles Nozawa Onsen
Ramen Noodles Nozawa Onsen Who loves a good Ramen? The sun is out today in Nozawa and still nice and cold so should be a great quiet day on the slopes. Temps are -2 degrees up top and base is 340cm, hard to believe it is nearing the end of March. Yesterday was a beauty too with some fresh snow to be enjoyed early on from the day before and lots of sunshine. Today started foggy up top but clearing now. Love the spring time but will miss winter too. Nothing better than a cold night with a hot Onsen and a nice big bowl of Ramen. Matsuba no Yu the Onsen in this photo is a beauty too as […]
Autumn Yoga Retreat Japan
Autumn Yoga Retreat Japan Autumn Yoga Retreat in Nozawa It has been a pretty stressful year for many so time to relax and unwind in Nozawa this Autumn. With the State of Emergency lifted it is a great time to get out of the city and explore the mountain side village of Nozawa. Cool down in the fresh mountain air and take this at a slower pace in the quaint surroundings of Nozawa. Daily Yoga sessions, nature walks, hot spring soaks and delicious local food. If sounds like just what you have been looking for join the amazing Yoga Instructor Rowie otherwise known as the Spiritual Pretzel and some new or old friends for this relaxing journey in Nozawa Dates; […]
Nozawa Onsen Bike Festival
Nozawa Onsen Bike Festival Nozawa Onsen Bike Festival 2021 Nozawa is already establishing itself as a terrific Mountain Bike destination but it is also an amazing venue for Road Cycling too. With some amazing hill climbs, ridge lines and literally miles of country roads with very few cars, Nozawa is a great place for cycling enthusiasts. Sure some people are more passionate about Road Cycling than Off Piste Mountain Biking but why choose. Why not do both and you can combine them at the first Nozawa Onsen Bike Festival to be held on October 9th (Sat) and 10th (Sun)! Applications close on August 31st. So get on quick. Please check the web sites below for tournament details and entry application […]
Tree House Nozawa Japan
Tree House Nozawa Japan Stay the night in a Tree House in Nozawa Looking for a different kind of getaway? Bet the kids will love you if you tell them you are camping out overnight in one of the coolest Tree Houses around. Kenji San and the team from Nozawa Green field have built this amazing set up in the forest of Nozawa and you can rent the whole thing for you and your friends for overnight stays. Part of your stay you can harvest fresh organic veggies from the field next to the Tree House. Would make for some delicious cook outs. If have sparked your interest head to the site to book; https://www.nozawagreenfield.com/tree-camp Could be a great add […]
Nozawa Trail Run Fest
Nozawa Trail Run Fest Back on the Trails in Nozawa Next weekend the 7th and 8th of August is the big annual the Nozawa Trail Festival. A fantastic event open to all ages and sure to be a great weekend away in the mountains with friends and family. There are 3 distance so can choose your own level 27km with a climb of 960m 12km mainly downhill Sunday for the kids either 1 or 2 km run Here is a link to more details ; http://www.nature-scene.net/nozawa/run/ Entries may be full but contact on the above link and even if not in the event can come up to Nozawa as is sure to be a fun vibe about town. Could have […]
Weekend Yoga Retreats Japan
Weekend Yoga Retreats Japan Summer is here in Japan and we will be running a number of Yoga Retreats up in Nozawa over the coming months. These retreats are perfect for you if you want to immerse yourself in yoga and meditation while relaxing in the natural hot springs, fresh local produce, and peaceful environment of a traditional farming village. Yoga and meditation classes are shared by an experienced instructor and long term lover of Japanese culture and language. If you have a group already keen we can design to suit you and run at anytime. Please check out information on running your own retreat here ; Run Yoga Retreat Japan If you would just like to come and join one […]
Yoga Retreat Japan 2021
Yoga Retreat Japan 2021 Treat yourself to a Yoga Retreat in Nozawa Nozawa Onsen with its natural hot springs, fresh local produce, peaceful mountain vibe and traditional feel is the perfect Yoga destination. It is also a great outdoor adventure location so can combine the two with a week of Yoga, hiking and biking. We are running a retreat in the middle of August for 6 Nights staying at the beautiful Villa Nozawa or Nozawa Holidays Apartments. Arrive Monday 16th of August Depart Sunday 22nd of August The Retreat includes all of the following 6 Nights– Yoga and Hiking Retreat Nozawa from Y99,000 per person, includes 6 nights Twin Share Accommodation w/Shared Bathroom Facilities Healthy Breakfast Daily One day Bike […]
Trail Running Event Japan
Trail Running Event Japan Trail Running Event on tomorrow in Nozawa Onsen Many may know this slope near the ski jump and probably thought it is tricky enough to ski down it. How about running up it! The annual Trail Running event hosted by Saloman is on tomorrow Friday the 23rd of July in Nozawa. With a long weekend across Japan it is looking like will be a busy time in the Village. Nozawa Onsen and surrounding mountains make for the perfect backdrop and terrain for Trail Running and what better way to end the race than to take a soothing Onsen at the end of the day. Some serious distances to be covered with the longest race being a […]
Yoga Retreat Japan 2021
Yoga Retreat Japan 2021 Yoga and Hiking Retreat in Nozawa Join us for a spiritual escape to the quant mountain side village of Nozawa Onsen for a relaxing Yoga and Hiking Retreat. With the wet season officially over it is a great time to escape to the country side and explore the surrounds and your self. We will be running a series of Yoga/Hiking Retreats over the coming months and great if you can come and join in the fun. We have a few options but a great one is the 6 Night Retreat which takes in daily Yoga sessions and hiking of the famous Shinetsu Trail. Starting from the 16th of August. See this great value package below; 6 […]