After nearly 30 seasons in Nozawa Onsen, we have a pretty good idea of what to expect month by month. Of course, Mother Nature is unpredictable, so conditions can vary from year to year. Still, we hope this overview helps give you a better idea of what to expect and assists you in planning your snow holiday.     December in Nozawa Onsen The ski season here usually starts in December, and if we’re lucky, sometimes even as early as late November. In 2017, for example, the resort opened on November 25th after some early snowfall. Nozawa Onsen will open the lifts in November only if there’s enough early snow—this doesn’t happen every year but is more common by early … Continue reading Snow Conditions Nozawa Onsen Japan