Travel Osaka Nozawa Onsen The âbest wayâ from Osaka to Nozawa Onsen depends a little on your priorities (speed, comfort, budget), but hereâs a clear breakdown: ð Fastest & Easiest (Train + Bus combo) Shinkansen (Bullet Train) Osaka â Nagoya or Tokyo â Iiyama Station (Nagano Pref.) Best route is usually: Osaka (Shin-Osaka Station) â Tokyo Station on the Tokaido Shinkansen (~2 hrs 30 mins). Tokyo Station â Iiyama Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen (~1 hr 40 mins). Shuttle/Bus From Iiyama Station, take the Nozawa Onsen Liner Bus (~25â30 minutes, Â¥600). â Total time: ~5.5â6 hrsâ Cost: Around Â¥17,000 one-wayâ Pros: Fastest, smoothest, comfortableâ Cons: More expensive ð Budget Option (Highway Bus) – Travel Osaka Nozawa Onsen Direct overnight or […]
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Culture Nozawa Onsen Japan
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 âšïž Onsen Life âšïž 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 ð¥- Culture Nozawa Onsen Japan Nozawa Onsenâs […]
Favourite Resturants Nozawa Onsen
Favourite Resturants Nozawa Onsen Favorite Restaurants in Nozawa Onsen: A Foodieâs Guideã; Nozawa Holidays Nozawa Onsen isnât just famous for its world-class skiing and relaxing hot springs â itâs also a delightful destination for food lovers. Whether youâre 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: ð£ Hamacho Sushi A beloved local sushi spot, Hamacho Sushi serves up fresh, high-quality sushi and sashimi in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Itâs 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 âïž 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 âš 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. 𧞠Explore the […]
Kids Activities Nozawa Onsen
Kids Activities Nozawa Onsen 5 Fun Things for Kids to Do in Nozawa Onsen Nozawa Onsen isnât just a haven for powder houndsâitâs also a fantastic destination for families with kids. From snow-filled adventures to cultural strolls through the village, thereâs 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 structuresâall 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 […]
Still Snow April Japan
Still Snow April Japan Still Snow April Japan 5cm of fresh snow overnight for Nozawa  Itâs 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 […]
Spring Lifts Open Japan
Spring Lifts Open Japan Spring Lifts Open Japan Spring where art thou? Pulled back the curtains yesterday morning and was almost disappointed to see light snow falling on my door step ð Felt Mother Nature was playing an April Fool trick on me. Really wanting to feel some of the suns warmth on my face this time of year. Went skiing on the last day of March and it was like a winters day up there. Fresh snow and cold temps making for some great skiing conditions. All these photos from Monday but where is the spring slush? The season that keeps on giving continues to give. The forecast is for more light snow up top today and tomorrow then […]
March Accommodation Ski Japan
March Accommodation Ski Japan March Accommodation Ski Japan Great snow and good availability in Nozawa Always amazes me this time of year we still have so much snow yet the guest numbers start to drop dramatically. Many lodges around town empty out completely by Mid March. The ever popular Villa Nozawa has rooms this week and so do many others can book here; https://www.nozawaholidays.com/availability/ Or just email team@nozawaholidays.com The Chef from Villa Nozawa who has been here a few seasons now said Friday was his best day ever with around 70cm of fresh snow falling. Still snowing this morning in town, we had been expecting some sunshine so hope it comes soon! All these shots from yesterday on the mountain. […]
Base back at 400cm!
Base back at 400cm! Base back at 400cm! Yesterday the snow just kept coming and big flakes too. I missed the update on what we got on top of Thursday nights 30cm but would have been a bit. Together with the 12cm that fell since the lifts closed yesterday and we have a huge 4 meter base with a nice layer of powder sitting waiting for the lucky ones today on the mountain. The sun was peaking out early and it is looking like a reasonably clear day ahead. There will be scattered clouds and a chance of some more light snow tonight. TODAY: ð¡ïž Temperature at Nagasaka top: -9 Degrees âïž New snow since yesterday: […]
Are we done with shovelling?
Are we done with shovelling? Are we done with shovelling? This morning in Nozawa Onsen, weâre waking up to overcast skies with occasional clearings, setting the stage for a mostly cloudy day with light snowfall expected throughout. With midweek in full swing, the slopes are noticeably quieter than the weekend rushâoffering more space and freedom for those carving their way down the mountain. Yesterday brought mostly cloudy skies, but fresh snowfall in the afternoon and evening gave the resort a refresh. A 15cm of fresh overnight has topped up the base, and with more snow on the way in the coming days, weâre left wonderingâcould this be our last big dump of the season? Stay tuned and make the […]