Japan Yoga Retreat Nozawa Yoga Retreat Nozawa Onsen in September and October Autumn is just around the corner, the village begins to cool, the foliage starts to change colour and it is the perfect time to com and unwind in Nozawa Onsen. Join us for a deep dive into movement, meditation, and discover more about your yoga practice with the the amazing Rowie san also knows as the Spiritual Pretzel. Rowie is a Yoga instructor based in Nozawa Onsen and will she re-energise and inspire you with an amazing weekend away for the mind, body and soul. Together explore twice daily yoga asana workshops; daily meditation; a 2hr theory and discussion class; time in nature with like-minded individuals; and time […]
Nozawa Onsen Spring
Summer Activities Nozawa Japan
Summer Activities Nozawa Japan The last month of Summer August is here and it is officially the last month of Summer. The rainy season has passed and now is the best time to enjoy all the Summer activities Nozawa and the surrounding areas have to offer. – Hiking the trails around Nozawa and further afield to some impressive Mountain Peaks Mountain Biking, the Gondola is open to drop you to the top and cruise down the trails Swimming, Paddling, or just admiring all the lakes, streams and rivers in the area. Canyoning too Summer sports like Golf, Tennis, Soccer, Gate ball, Summer skiing and more We have Yoga and Hiking Retreats coming up from September too as things start to […]
Tour Resorts near Nozawa
Tour Resorts near Nozawa Getting off the beaten track with a bit of Cow Farming. Nagano Prefecture where Nozawa Onsen is located has the most ski resorts of any state in Japan with 85 in total. If you were to combine that with nearby Nigata Prefecture we have 130 resorts within easy striking distance and only a 2 hour train ride away from Tokyo to Iiyama to get to to the centre of it all. Towards the end of the season when things start to slow down we often head off to check out some of the lesser known ski areas nearby. In March we jumped in the old Hiace and drove just over an hour to the unique little […]
Family Ski Trip Nozawa Japan
Family Ski Trip Nozawa Japan Living a whole month in Nozawa Onsen in April Check out this great little clip put together by Jade and Jason a lovely couple from Cairns in Australia that recently spent a whole month in Nozawa Onsen. They caught the last month of the ski season, the Cherry Blossoms and a whole lot of fun, food and culture with the locals in between. With peak times of January starting to fill up, for families looking at getting the kids over to Japan for a ski holiday April is worth a look for sure. If you are after cold deep powder days forget it, although we can still get the occasional snow fall in the first […]
May Snow Ski Japan
May Snow Ski Japan Can you still ski in Japan? Have had a few people asking if can still get a ski if visit Japan now? Nozawa Onsen closed the lifts on May 7th at the end of Golden Week but there are still two ski resorts in the area open until this Sunday May 21st! Yokoteyama in Shiga Kogen and Kagura in Yuzawa. Both are pretty marginal this year so just a novelty ski but are open if keen to get in that last turn. These shots are of Yokoteyama in late April a few seasons back and the cover was still great. The top of Kagura is 1845m above sea level and Yokoteyama the highest resort in the […]
Last Day Season Nozawa
Last Day Season Nozawa Last day of the Ski Season in Nozawa Today Sunday the 7th of May will see the ski lifts in Nozawa Onsen roll for the last time this ski season! It kicked off on December 19th this year so almost 5 months later and we are brushing the seats off for the last time. Check out the slopes at Yamabiko yesterday and also during the very peak of the season early February this year. Quite the contrast and well done to all the Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort staff for keeping the dream alive and managing the remaining snow to make it to the end of Golden week. Even when the mercury was hitting the high 20’s […]
Swim Ski Nozawa Japan
Swim Ski Nozawa Japan Ski and Swim in the same day in Nozawa These two photos were taken in the last two days both in Nozawa Onsen only a few kilometres apart! Yesterday was warm. I mean jump in the lake warm. Admittedly we were the only ones crazy enough to do it and the water certainly had a chill but it did feel great. Pretty amazing time of year in Nozawa seeing nature change so rapidly. Not as warm today with some clod cover in town and a cool breeze. Temps set to plummet this evening with the top falling below 0 degrees again tonight and into tomorrow, remaining cold and clear the next few days which should keep […]
Late Season Skiing Japan
Late Season Skiing Japan Snowy Spring Surprise for Nozawa Was busy working about lunch time yesterday and my daughter looked out the window up the mountain during a break in the clouds and said; “ Look Papa it’s White”. We grabbed the skis and headed up. We were greeted by 10cm of fresh snow on the deck up at Yamabiko when we got off the Gondola. It was cold too, had been a while since needed the thermals. Wasn’t the best day of the season by any means with thick fog and a bit grippy in places but the novelty value of late season snow, pretty much all to our selves was worth the admission. Today on the other hand […]
Cycling in Nozawa Onsen
Cycling in Nozawa Onsen Nozawa Onsen has something for everyone, including cycling enthusiasts! Nozawa Onsen is a great destination at this time of year for anyone seeking a scenic and memorable experience. Three beautiful different destinations you can cycle to from Nozawa are: – Lake Hokuryuko – Keyakinomori park at Kijimadaira – Shrine Kokugonji Here are some top tips if you’re planning to cycle around Japan; https://www.intrepidtravel.com/adventures/guide-cycling-japan/ It is a beautiful sunny morning in Nozawa Onsen today! Clear to partially cloudy skies are expected throughout the rest of the day with light winds. Great day to be on top of the mountain. TODAY: Temperature at the top; Yamabiko -1 degrees New snow since yesterday; 0 cm Base at the top; […]
April Snowfall in Nozawa
April Snowfall in Nozawa Good morning Nozawa Onsen. On Saturday night we had some spring snowfall! Nozawa village was covered in a dusting of fresh snow early Sunday morning. Many locals and holiday goers grabbed their skis and snowboards and headed up the mountain yesterday to enjoy the fresh snow. It was also the last day of Nozawa’s annual Demo Days event. It was another successful year of the three-day event, where everyone could head up the mountain to test ride all of the latest models for free. After some strong winds and showers over the weekend, it is a sunny and clear day today. Winds have calmed since yesterday and are expected to average from 5-15km/hr throughout the day. […]