Snow November Nozawa Japan

Nozawa Onsen Snow Report – November 20, 2025
 First report of the season!

Winter is officially making its debut in Nozawa Onsen! The village saw its first snow yesterday, dusting rooftops, streets, and trees with a delicate white coating. The whole scene is pure postcard material — perfect for an early-season stroll with a warm drink in hand.

Mountain Conditions:
Up on the slopes, the snowfall has been even more generous. Higher elevations are now blanketed with around 30cm of fresh early-season powder, and a few keen locals have already hiked up to sneak in some pre-season turns.

It’s another picture-perfect morning up there today. Check out the webcams — they’ll make you want to head up and dive in:
https://nozawa-onsen.com/nozawa-webcams/

The resort has announced it plans to run the Gondola from November 29th, snow or not. With a decent base now set and more snow expected around the 26th, there’s a real chance lifts could be rolling on the last weekend of November. Stay tuned.

For information on Nozawa or to book accommodation or snow services, head to:
https://www.nozawaholidays.com