Multi Resort Pass Nozawa 4 Resorts 1 Season Pass Some exciting news for anyone that loves Nozawa and wants to check out some other resorts in the area. Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort has teamed up with Madarao, Tangram and Togakushi Ski Resorts to offer a Season Pass you can use at any of the resorts for just 76,000 Yen. With 4 resorts thats a lot of turns and terrain to enjoy. Multi Resort Pass Nozawa Madarao/Tangram Madarao and Tangram are an easy one located just across the Valley from Nozawa and with public transport operating between the two resorts via Iiyama. If drive direct it just takes 30 Minutes and makes for a great day trip from Nozawa. Already well […]
Events
Nozawa Onsen Bike Festival
Nozawa Onsen Bike Festival Nozawa Onsen Bike Festival 2021 Nozawa is already establishing itself as a terrific Mountain Bike destination but it is also an amazing venue for Road Cycling too. With some amazing hill climbs, ridge lines and literally miles of country roads with very few cars, Nozawa is a great place for cycling enthusiasts. Sure some people are more passionate about Road Cycling than Off Piste Mountain Biking but why choose. Why not do both and you can combine them at the first Nozawa Onsen Bike Festival to be held on October 9th (Sat) and 10th (Sun)! Applications close on August 31st. So get on quick. Please check the web sites below for tournament details and entry application […]
Nozawa Trail Run Fest
Nozawa Trail Run Fest Back on the Trails in Nozawa Next weekend the 7th and 8th of August is the big annual the Nozawa Trail Festival. A fantastic event open to all ages and sure to be a great weekend away in the mountains with friends and family. There are 3 distance so can choose your own level 27km with a climb of 960m 12km mainly downhill Sunday for the kids either 1 or 2 km run Here is a link to more details ; http://www.nature-scene.net/nozawa/run/ Entries may be full but contact on the above link and even if not in the event can come up to Nozawa as is sure to be a fun vibe about town. Could have […]
Weekend Yoga Retreats Japan
Weekend Yoga Retreats Japan Summer is here in Japan and we will be running a number of Yoga Retreats up in Nozawa over the coming months. These retreats are perfect for you if you want to immerse yourself in yoga and meditation while relaxing in the natural hot springs, fresh local produce, and peaceful environment of a traditional farming village. Yoga and meditation classes are shared by an experienced instructor and long term lover of Japanese culture and language. If you have a group already keen we can design to suit you and run at anytime. Please check out information on running your own retreat here ; Run Yoga Retreat Japan If you would just like to come and join one […]
Gondola Open Nozawa Summer
Gondola Open Nozawa Summer The Nagasaka Gondola Opens tomorrow in Nozawa Get on board! This is the first Summer for the new Nagasaka Gondola and will give people a fast and efficient ride to the top of Yamabiko. You can even take your bike and your dog! Then it is a great ride down on the bike or stay up there and Explore Yamabiko and wander down to Lake Sutaka and the Camp grounds. Remember it is usually about 10 degrees cooler up top than it is in the Village so makes for some beautiful conditions to enjoy some Green Season pursuits. – The Gondola is open from 3rd of July until 31st of October 2021. – Time from 9:00am […]
Hiking Tour Japan
Hiking Tour Japan Hike the magnificent Shinetsu Trail from Nozawa – Join the team for a hike. It’s that time of year, not long until the rainy season breaks and the fun of Summer in Japan is upon us. The nearby Alps of Nozawa are a great place to spend some of your time. Nozawa is within easy striking distance of the famous Shinetsu Trail. The Shin-etsu Trail runs for an amazing 80 kilometres along the border between Nagano and Niigata Prefectures, following the path of the Sekida Mountain ridge. Beautiful trees and views of the neighbouring Ski Resorts like Madarao, Tangaram and Nozawa can be seen along the way. The terrain makes for a generally easy and comfortable walk. […]
Golden Week Deals Japan
Golden Week Deals Japan Magic Views and Empty April slopes in Nozawa Pretty relaxing time of year to be in Nozawa. Peoples focus starts to shift to Cherry Blossoms, Mountain Biking, Hiking and Farming. However you can still Ski with some fun spring snow up at Yamabiko. Not many people about and just the main Nagasaka Gondola and two Top Yamabiko chairs are rolling. Awesome views across the Japan alps on clear sunny days like this and very few people to share it with. Golden Week is just around the corner in the first week of May and we look forward to welcoming people up to enjoy outdoor pursuits and the fresh mountain air. Drop us a mail or head […]
Merry Christmas Nozawa Onsen
Merry Christmas and Thank you from Nozawa Onsen The snow started to fall in the early hours of this morning just as Santa was doing his rounds. It is set to continue snowing all day getting heavier tonight for a beautiful White Christmas in Nozawa. We just wanted to say a big Arigatou and thank you for all the support. It has been a wild ride of a year for everyone. Here’s hoping you are spending the season somewhere special to you with someone special. If you are lucky enough to be in Nozawa enjoy the snow. If not we look forward to welcoming everyone back to Nozawa soon and have a chair waiting for you. Stay safe and happy […]
Happy Easter Nozawa Japan
Happy Easter Nozawa Japan Happy Easter everyone from Nozawa. #staysafe, #stayhome Alway next year or the one after so hope you will join us here in Nozawa for an Easter soon, or a Christmas or any time of the year. Great conditions at the moment and no one about to enjoy them but a few rabbits 🙂
Day Trip Nozawa Onsen
Day Trip Nozawa Onsen Experience Zenkoji Temple & Matsushiro Castle Town in a day! If you’ve got a day to spare away from the slopes, or would prefer a shorter morning ski with more activities to do from lunchtime, then this tour would be perfect for you. Hop on an incredible bus tour where you’ll get to embark on a traditional martial arts and culture experience! At just ¥6000 per person, the tour bus with an English tour guide will pick you up at Nozawa Onsen at 1:20pm, and will take you to various traditional sites where you can participate in an array of fun activities, listen to traditional music, and eat an incredible traditional dinner, not to mention getting […]