Family Ski Holiday Easter Japan Why Nozawa is Best for a Family Skiing Holiday Over Easter 2019 sees three events coincide to allow for the perfect Japan trip with your family these Easter holidays. First, the snow has been plentiful and Nozawa still has a base of 275cm (at the end of March) which will see the lifts spinning until May 5. This sort of base is never seen in Australia even in peak season! Second, cherry blossom season is hitting Nagano with the sakura in full bloom between April 15 and 23, lining up with Australian Easter holiday dates. Finally, Easter is a little later this year which brings it closer to ANZAC day. Good Friday is falling on […]
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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 […]
Himecho Japanese Style Lodge
Himecho is a bit of an institution in Nozawa Onsen. It is a Guest House in an amazing location but was also home to the famous Karaoke Bar run by Kimiko san for many years. At the end of this season she decided to hang up the microphones and move on. The new owners have taken over and will run it as a single house which can be rented out for good size groups . It is an older Machiya style house not unlike the ones you find in Kyoto. Sleeps up to 15 guests in 5 Bedrooms with 2 Bathrooms .
Restaurant of the Day: Yoshimi Soba
Restaurant of the Day: Yoshimi Soba Yoshimi Soba is a family run business that offers great Japanese cuisine including rice dishes and soba noodles. Beautiful restaurant with simple but delicious meals and a friendly local vibe Name: Yoshimi Soba Tel:0269-85-2497 Open hours: 11:00-14:30/17:00-21:30 Day off:Tuesday Location: Map Reference; E3 Just next to Asagama no yu Onsen on the walk up to Ogama Cooking onsen. There are 4 restaurants along that road and all good so if miss one try the next Type of food: Soba ( Buckwheat Noodles ), Udon Noodles, Donburi Rice Dishes etc The Plug: You could be mistaking for thinking you have just walked into a Sumo training restaurant. The owner Yamazaki san is one of the […]
Precipitation Day!
Base up top: 380 cm Temp Top; -2 Degrees Base at bottom; 255 cm New Snow since close: 0 cm Weather; Overcast If you want to ski today then make sure you get up on the hill as early as possible as rain is in the forecast for all but the very upper slopes. Otherwise it could be a good day to take a rest, avoiding the inclement weather. Perhaps explore Nozawa’s winding streets and alleys, visiting the nearby snow monkeys or taking the onsen challenge. Can you do all thirteen free onsens in one day? For those still keen on hitting the hill it will be quite nice on the groomed runs with some quality wax on […]