Nozawa Onsen is one of the original and largest ski resorts in Japan! Nozawa Onsen boasts an average snow depth of 3.5 meters, with plenty of fresh powder. Snowfall can exceed 100 centimeters in a single day, making it an outstanding ski destination. Despite the heavy snow, the area also enjoys many beautiful sunny days. The top of the mountain reaches 1,650 meters above sea level, while the village sits at 565 meters — giving you an impressive 1,085 meters of vertical to ski or snowboard. It’s one of the reasons so many choose Japan for their snow adventures.  ski Japan.   1998 Winter Olympics – Amazing Infrastructure Nozawa Onsen underwent major upgrades for the 1998 Winter Olympics, resulting in … Continue reading Ski Resort Japan – Nozawa Onsen