Culture Nozawa Onsen Japan The Rich Culture of Nozawa Onsen: A Traditional Japanese Village Experience The Culture of Nozawa Onsen Nozawa Onsen is a mountain village in Nagano Prefecture, known for skiing and hot springs. But it’s also a place rich in tradition and local life. ; Culture Nozawa Onsen Japan A Living Hot Springs Tradition ♨️ Onsen Life ♨️ The village has 13 public bathhouses called soto-yu. These are free and open to everyone. Locals use them daily, making them part of everyday life. Bathers wash before entering and relax in silence. The baths bring people together and connect them with nature. The Spirit of Winter and the Dosojin Fire Festival 🔥- Culture Nozawa Onsen Japan Nozawa Onsen’s […]
Favourite Resturants Nozawa Onsen
Favourite Resturants Nozawa Onsen Favorite Restaurants in Nozawa Onsen: A Foodie’s Guide ; Nozawa Holidays Nozawa Onsen isn’t just famous for its world-class skiing and relaxing hot springs — it’s also a delightful destination for food lovers. Whether you’re craving fresh sushi, traditional Japanese noodles, or international flavors with a local twist, the village offers a variety of eateries to satisfy every appetite. Here are some of the top favorite restaurants to check out during your visit: 🍣 Hamacho Sushi A beloved local sushi spot, Hamacho Sushi serves up fresh, high-quality sushi and sashimi in a warm and inviting atmosphere. It’s popular with both locals and visitors, thanks to its friendly service and excellent selection of seasonal fish. If you want […]
Fun Things Iiyama Nozawa
Fun Things Iiyama Nozawa Top Fun Activities to Enjoy in Iiyama, Nagano ❄️ Winter Wonderland at Nozawa Mountain Resort Nozawa Mountain Resort is a family-friendly ski area perfect for all ages. With gentle beginner slopes and excellent ski schools, kids and adults alike can learn to ski or snowboard with ease. The resort also offers childcare services, making it convenient for families to enjoy the slopes. ; Nozawa Holidays ✨ Magical Kamakura Snow Festival – Fun Things Iiyama Nozawa Every winter from late January to February, Kamakura Village lights up with enchanting candle-lit igloos and snow sculptures. Families can experience dining inside cozy snow huts and enjoy the festive atmosphere, making it a truly memorable winter event. 🧸 Explore the […]
Kids Activities Nozawa Onsen
Kids Activities Nozawa Onsen 5 Fun Things for Kids to Do in Nozawa Onsen Nozawa Onsen isn’t just a haven for powder hounds—it’s also a fantastic destination for families with kids. From snow-filled adventures to cultural strolls through the village, there’s plenty to keep the little ones smiling year-round. Here are five fun and family-friendly activities for kids in Nozawa Onsen. 1. Naski Kids Park Perfectly designed for young children, Naski Kids Park in the Hikage area is a winter wonderland made for play. Kids can enjoy tubing, sledding, and bouncing around on inflatable structures—all in a safe, enclosed area. A gentle magic carpet lift helps them get back up the hill with ease. Access is simple via the “Yu […]
Winter Nights Nozawa Onsen
Winter Nights Nozawa Onsen Winter Nights Nozawa Onsen Nozawa Onsen at night is straight-up magical — snowy streets, glowing lanterns, and hot spring steam drifting through the village like something out of a movie. ❄️🛷 This little mountain town in Japan has cozy vibes, epic skiing, and 13 public onsens to warm up in after a day on the slopes. After a delicious Japanese dinner, you can even check out Karaoke for a fun end to the night in town. Already dreaming about your next snow trip? Winter bookings for 2025 and even 2026 are open — time to lock it in! Check out this link for updated availability. https://www.nozawaholidays.com/availability/ Winter Nights Nozawa Onsen Nozawa Onsen is a dream spot […]
Winter vs Spring Nozawa
Winter vs Spring Nozawa
Spring Time Nozawa Onsen
Spring Time Nozawa Onsen Spring Time Nozawa Onsen Golden Week vibes in Nozawa Onsen 🌸⛷️ Spring is showing off—there’s still snow up high for a few morning turns, and the village below is soaking up the sun. Afternoons are perfect for paddling on the lake, soaking in a hot onsen, and digging into some amazing local eats. But what exactly is Golden Week? It’s a unique stretch of public holidays that line up in late April to early May, giving many people in Japan one of their longest breaks of the year—right up there with New Year and Obon. That means more travel, more celebration, and a great time to be in town. Local markets are on tomorrow morning from […]
Golden Week Nozawa Onsen
Golden Week Nozawa Onsen Golden Week Nozawa Onsen 🌸 Beautiful spring in Nozawa 🌸 Golden Week Nozawa Onsen As the final week of the ski season is here, spring is in full swing at the bottom of the mountain with cherry blossoms and flowers lining the windy roads of town. On the slopes the sun is shining as locals and tourists get in their final laps for the season in the spring slush, the resort heading to close on May 6. Golden Week will be a fun time to be in Nozawa with skiing, cycling, hiking and Onsens all on the menu. We still have some good availability so book your stay here; https://www.nozawaholidays.com/availability/ TODAY: 🌡️ Temperature at Nagasaka top: […]
Demo Day Nozawa Japan
Demo Day Nozawa Japan Demo Day Nozawa Japan Even Powder hounds like some sunshine too. Sorry has been a while between reports enjoying some Spring downtime. Lots happening these last few days in Nozawa with the ever popular ski and board demo day. A great chance to check out all of next seasons new models and soak up some sun and a few beers on the slopes. Today the resort was unfortunately closed due to high winds. Should all be back on again tomorrow though with winds dropping overnight. The spring slush has been fun and fast and can still ski top to bottom on beginner and more advanced runs down the forest trail or challenger. The sun has been […]
Still Snow April Japan
Still Snow April Japan Still Snow April Japan 5cm of fresh snow overnight for Nozawa It’s April and we are still seeing dustings of snow across the top of the resort. Crazy stuff when the Cherry blossoms are in full bloom in Tokyo. Mind you it is still pretty chilly there too. Looking at the web cams and the trees up top are doing the frosty frozen broccoli thing. https://nozawa-onsen.com/nozawa-webcams/ This little top up and the sub zero temps should make for some good skiing across the top of the mountain. The resort is only open down to Paradise anyway so you need to download on the Gondola. Guessing the resort is saving things for the weekend when there […]