Celebrating the Start of Dosojin!

Celebrating the Start of Dosojin!

Celebrating the Start of Dosojin!

It’s almost time to kick off the Dosojin Fire Festival festivities! 🔥🎉 Today marks the start of the celebrations with the epic log-dragging competition beginning at 1 PM at Hikage Station. Watch as the massive logs are carried by hand with nothing but ropes, manpower, and plenty of sake 🍶 to keep spirits high. The procession will make its way from Hikage Gondola Station, past Nagasaka Gondola Station, and down towards the fire festival site at the bottom of the village. It’s a spectacle not to be missed, showcasing the incredible energy and determination of the participants, all while honoring the traditions of Nozawa Onsen.

 

 

As we enjoy the festivities, don’t forget to dress warmly! 🧣❄️ Temperatures are dropping, and the winds are forecasted to increase! Layer up to stay comfortable while you soak in the excitement of the event. The locals have been working hard for weeks to prepare for the big day on January 15th, so let’s all join in the celebration and make this year’s fire festival unforgettable. Have lots of fun, stay warm, and enjoy the magic of Nozawa Onsen! 🎿✨

 

 

TODAY:

🌡️ Temperature at the top: -8°

❄️ New snow since yesterday: 0cm

🏔️ Base at the top of Nagasaka: 250cm

❄️ Snow conditions: Groomed with a fresh layer and powder on sides

🌤️ Weather: Cloudy with light snowfall

⛷️ Runs: All runs open except for Mukobayashi, Challenge 39 degree wall, and Grand Prix course

🚡 Lifts: All lifts running

 

 

❄️ SNOW FORECAST:

In terms of weather, light snow is expected to continue throughout the day, with winds picking up slightly from midday. Yesterday offered some of the best panoramic views of the season from the top of the mountain, but today’s snowy atmosphere brings its own winter magic. Looking ahead, a touch of sunshine ☀️ is forecasted for Tuesday, before a heavy snowfall 🌨️ is set to arrive on Wednesday—perfect conditions to refresh the slopes!