Nozawa Onsen Spring Snow Report, 27th of April 2019 It’s probably a little hard to believe after reading the date above but we got some fresh snow overnight. It fell as rain at village level but up on the mountain, a respectable 6 centimetres. There’s even better news. The forecast suggests it will continue throughout the day before giving way to more bright sunshiny days like the one pictured above. This image was taken just a few short days ago. So imagine this scene with a new 6-centimetre layer. For the rest of this year’s special Golden Week, it looks as though temperatures will either be too dry or too warm to bring more snow. So we’re probably looking at […]
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Nozawa Onsen Golden Week 2019
Golden Week in Nozawa Onsen Golden Week takes place over the last week of our skiing season. In fact, this year, it’s a little more than a week but we’ll get to that in a minute. It’s a great time to be in town for a few reasons. We should still have a bit of snow up top and spring weather suits the vibe. You could even take a few turns on the mountain in the morning and a paddle on the lake in the afternoon! There’s a festive feel during Golden Week and this year it’s extra special. What is Golden Week and why is it special in 2019? Basically, it’s a collection of national holidays which occur alongside […]
What is Golden Week?
It’s Golden Week in Nozawa Onsen! Golden Week has begun in Nozawa Onsen and the whole of Japan. It’s a great time to be in town for a few reasons. We’ve still got a bit of snow up top and the weather in the village and on the mountain is very spring-like. This means you can go for a few turns in the morning and a paddle on the lake in the afternoon, with plenty of time to fit in an onsen and some fantastic local food. The question still remains to many, however; what is Golden Week? Basically, it’s a collection of national holidays which occur alongside one another. Usually combined with well placed weekends, Golden Week becomes one […]