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. […]
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Bike Holiday Nozawa Japan
Bike Holiday Nozawa Japan The Hills are alive with the sound of brakes and gear changes in Nozawa A bit of a different scene than what you are used to see when shushing down the slopes in Nozawa. The Gondola opens in exactly 2 weeks and getting your bike to the top will become almost too easy. For now you can still get up into the mountains with good old fashioned “pedal power”. Reckon the ride down feels so much more satisfying too. Photo @compasshouse be sure to drop in and see the great team at Compass House and Compass Village for all your cycling needs in Nozawa Onsen. They have a wide range of Mountain Bikes, Road Bikes and […]
Nozawa Onsen Best Ramen
Nozawa Onsen Best Ramen Who is missing Japanese Food? We hear the weather is turning cool in the Southern Hemisphere. Bet you are missing a hot bowl of Ramen right about now?Which foods do you miss most from Nozawa and Japan in general? Ramen is a Japanese National dish but did you know it originally came from China? Ramen is a Japanese adaptation of Chinese wheat noodles. … According to the record of the Yokohama Ramen Museum, ramen originated in China and made its way over to Japan in 1859. Early versions were wheat noodles in broth topped with Chinese-style roast pork. Nozawa has a number of eateries serving Ramen both on and off the slopes Nozawa Onsen Best Ramen […]
Ski Lifts Green Season Japan
Ski Lifts Green Season Japan ummer Vs Winter on Paradise in Nozawa – Slide to Compare Paradise Slope is a beautiful place to slide down in Winter as everyone knows. But it is also a majestic part of Nozawa to wander or bike in the Green Season. Bet not many have seen the bottom lift house like this? Usually you have to ski up to it in Winter and if you go past it end up on some pretty steep black runs of Utopia and Schneider. Who has done that by mistake before? Paradise slope is a favourite for people learning to snowboard. It is the perfect pitch so can get an edge and do the Falling Leaf with ease. […]
May Skiing Nozawa Japan
May Skiing Nozawa Japan May Skiing Nozawa Japan – Sunny Spring Days up at Yamabiko in Nozawa After a few cooler days the spring conditions have returned to Nozawa. A balmy 12 degrees up top and some fun spring slush on offer up at Yamabiko. A few local crew hitting the natural half pipes yesterday. But very few people around, sat and watched the gondola turn for a while and didn’t see anyone get on or off. Temp at the top; 12 degrees New snow since close; 0 cm Base at the top; 95 cm Snow conditions; Spring slush Weather; More Sunshine and light winds from the North. May Skiing Nozawa Japan Just over 2 Weeks remain for the season […]
Ski Work Onsen Nozawa Japan
Ski Work Onsen Nozawa Japan April Angel Dust for Nozawa This shot from up at Yamabiko Yesterday. Looks ok for mid April! Have had a few little dustings up top over the last couple of days which have freshened things up a bit and made it look really pretty with the trees. The base is as expected receding but still holding in there with over a meter up top and should be good to slide all the way down to Paradise over the weekend. Some resorts in the world would be happy with over a meter at peak times. We could have used some more snow in March to keep things going but with the snow making facilities up top […]
Powder Snow Japan April
Powder Snow Japan April It is rare but it can happen! Just need to be ready and in luck, over the years I would say it is rare we don’t get some powder days in April in Nozawa or nearby at Shiga Kogen which is a bit higher. Sunny Sunday but snow on the way for Nozawa? Beautiful sunny spring day up top in Nozawa today. Temps are just 6 degrees and not a breathe of wind so will be a really fun day up there and perfect for the kids to discover the joy of sliding down the snow. Looking the goods up at Yamabiko. A few people about for the weekend and some race training going on at […]
April Snow Nozawa Japan
April Snow Nozawa Japan April Snow shower for Nozawa Woke up to snow falling lightly in the village this morning creating a beautiful back drop to the fresh Blossoms blooming around town. Has been a while since we saw snow fall and always a nice surprise in April . The resort reporting 5 cm of fresh up top so just a dusting but looks beautiful up at Yamabiko with more white trees. Temps have dropped to Zero degrees too so nice to pull on some winter clothes again. Temp at the top; 0 degrees New snow since close; 5 cm Base at the top; 140 cm Snow conditions; A sprinkle of fresh snow Weather; Little winter flash back up top […]
Travel Bubble Japan Australia
Travel Bubble Japan Australia One bubble we hope you can join us on soon in Nozawa Lots of talk of a travel bubble opening between Australia and New Zealand in just over a weeks time which is exciting to hear and promising for other parts of the planet too. Let’s hope that a similar arrangement can be set up with Japan in time for next ski season. Have heard that both the Australian and Japan governments have been discussing it so fingers crossed we may see you in the Green Nasuki Gondola next season. If keen to get an obligation free quote head to the link; https://www.nozawaholidays.com/bookings/ This season is not over yet and is planned to go for 1 […]
Easter Holidays Nozawa Ski Japan
Easter Holidays Nozawa Ski Japan Happy Easter from Nozawa Onsen Not quite an Easter bunny but still pretty cute. The local Kamoshika can often be spotted from the lifts in Nozawa. Who has seen one before? Easter Holidays Nozawa Ski Japan Wishing everyone a very Happy Easter where ever you are. A big Arigatou to everyone that has been up to visit us this season and thank you to all those that were thinking about Nozawa from afar but could not make it this season. We hope to see you back next Winter. These little guys will be waiting… Book your spot now knowing it is fully changeable or refundable if cannot make it up. Book Ski Holiday Japan We […]