Big weekend of snow and festivities in Nozawa Onsen With light snow showers overnight and not looking to stop until Sunday night, we are in for a treat with up to 15cm expected to fall today. Powder will still be available in some spots across the mountain, with groomed tracks filling in as the snow falls throughout the day. Moderate winds are blowing in from the NW from the morning picking up throughout the day. Colder temps around -10 are predicted but the wind chill will be closer to -20 on top of the mountain, so rug up. Skies will be cloudy but visibility on the mountain should be decent with the light snow showers but the wind could change […]
Activities Nozawa Onsen Japan
MORE SNOW NOZAWA ONSEN
There is more snow coming! As the clouds roll in from the west there is more snow on the cards for this late evening. For today groomers will be the pick, it’s the perfect time to get some carving practice in on the well groomed piste, and there is still a bit of powder to be had in between the trees. The temperature sitting similar to yesterday with minimal wind today, the chill factor is not far off from the the max at -7. Light W winds are forecasted for the majority of the day turning NW in the evening and picking up throughout the night into the morning. We are super lucky here in Nozawa Onsen to have such […]
Emperors Birthday Holiday Nozawa
Emperors Birthday Holiday Nozawa Yesterday must have felt like everyones birthday in Nozawa. What an awesome day. The sun was out, the trees were magic and the snow was on point. Another awesome day of powder in store for all those heading up the mountain. With so much having fallen in the past 72 hours there is still so much powder to be had. The groomers will be perfect for carving and powder on the sides or in between the trees. Today should be a bit warmer than yesterday with a chill factor in the high negatives of -7, with minimal wind. Visibility on the mountain should be great again today with no snow predicted throughout and the sun should […]
Nagano Trip Nozawa Onsen
Nagano Trip Nozawa Onsen Nozawa is in easy striking distance of some fantastic day trips. Nagano City the prefecture capital is perfect for taking a quick trip to check out some incredible facets of Japanese culture. If you haven’t got a clue on where to go we have got a tried and tested list on things to do in Nagano: Bike Hire: The best way to make your way around Nagano is on a bike. Fast and easy, meaning you can make it to all the best food stops in one day. Matsumoto Shokai, just outside the Nagano train station and to the left, has a perfect collection of bikes available for hire. The staff are super helpful and will […]
Group Lessons Nozawa Onsen
Group Lessons Nozawa Onsen Better grab some Powder Planks Waking up to a nice big flakes floating from the sky here in Nozawa as this system starts to crank up. The resort reporting 15cm up top already! It is going to be a huge day on the snow front in Nozawa with over 50cm of fresh snow expected by this time tomorrow. If want to practice your powder turns or just improve your skiing or boarding ability in general we have an improvement course starting tomorrow. Please contact Hugo on lessons@nozawaholidays.com or talk to the staff at Nozawa Central. Can also join the next course on 11th of March. Here is a link to details and also in Bio […]
Rainy Day Activities Nozawa
Rainy Day Activities Nozawa Good day for an Onsen After some amazing powder days and some truly glorious sunny days here in Nozawa, this morning as forecast the warmer temps have delivered some rain. It started last night and was pretty light but a bit more this morning. We are at the mercy of the southerly wind shift driving that warmer Okinawa current our way. Good news is the low pressure will move and change the wind direction and temps very soon and will see snow start to fall up top later today. Then it will intensify over the next 24 hours and bring with it some serious cold temps and snow fall. So for today maybe hit an onsen […]
Nozawa Onsen Snow Shoe Tour
STEP BACK TO NATURE Great activity for all the family Why not take a break from the Mountain and join one of our Snow Shoe Tours based in Nozawa Onsen. We have Tours to suit all fitness levels and abilities. Nozawa Onsen is located in the northern part of Nagano Prefecture. Renowned for it’s onsen since the Edo period, the village also played a significant role in the history of skiing in Japan. The village is located at the foot of Kenashi-yama with an altitude of 1650 meters surrounded by beautiful scenery. What makes Nozawa Onsen a unique Ski town to visit is its famous public hot baths and mountain shrines nestled in-between beautiful forests. Let us show you the […]
Rainy Day Activities Nozawa Onsen
What to do in Nozawa on a Rainy day in Nozawa? Bad news it is raining in the Village. Good news it is snowing a little up top and the sun is coming out! So the question is what to do today? Rainy Day Activities Nozawa Onsen Nozawa is so much more than just a ski resort it is a working village that operates all year round. With amazing locals and little business that will welcome you Rain Hale or shine. You could brave the conditions and head up and will no doubt still have a ball. Maybe head high as could be snowing up top but will need to try and stay out of the wind as much as possible. […]
Haus St Anton Nozawa
Haus St Anton Nozawa A quaint little hang out spot… great place to spend those rest days while in Nozawa. Location: E5 on our town map – In the center of town on the main street (link to map: bit.ly/20vNwBR) Type of Restaurant: Cafe/ specialty food shop The Plug: Set right in the heart of the main street, This little gem is very popular amongst locals and foreigners alike. their in house chef, Ken Katagiri, creates imaginative dishes, blending European and Japanese cuisine. If you’re just craving a quick snack, they serve small bites, ice cream and coffee, though the real deal-breaker is the Oyaki dumplings with plenty of fillings to choose from, which are freshly cooked just outside on the main […]