Hikage Gondola Nozawa Onsen Japan
Hikage Gondola before and after snow in Nozawa
Hikage Gondola Nozawa Onsen Japan
Hello to the Hikage Gondola in Nozawa
Nozawa Onsen Snow Report 27th of January 2021.
Not a lot to talk about on the snow front today, a few locals doing some clearing getting ready for the next big storm set to hit us tomorrow. Time to mention the Hikage Gondola. Since the inception of the brand new Nagasaka Gondola it has been a little forgotten but make no mistake the Hikage Gondola is a work horse and also a little romantic with the cute egg type shape. This pic shows it now and just before the season when they were warming it up. Built in 1984 it has carried a huge amount of people up the mountain to Uenotaira. Who loves the old Hikage Gondola?
It will take you to the skiers right side of the mountain steeper and for beginners is great as you are on Uenotaira the best beginners run in Nozawa. For the advanced skier you are a short hop to Schneider and Utopia some steep black runs.
Temp at the top; 0 degrees
New snow since close; 0 cm
Base at the top; 235 cm
Snow conditions; No fresh snow maybe a little heavy
Weather; Real mixed bag today may see some sun later foggy now
Today is probably a good day to have a cruise in the Gondola but not the best conditions up top with that fog hugging the resort again today. The forecast is still looking really good from tomorrow. Temps are set to plummet with the freezing level hitting the ocean and heavy snow expected. Dont think it is going to be crazy fall like earlier but can expect a good “ Magic Foot “
Stay safe and jump on the Hikage Gondola when get a chance.