Nozawa Onsen Accommodation, Nagano, The Alps Japan
Nestled in the Japan Alps is a magical place steeped in culture and with some terrific skiing and boarding. Nagano was home to the Winter Olympics in 1998.
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Nozawa Onsen is a very traditional town with beautiful hot springs, friendly locals, and awesome snow. Our Lodge gives you amazing value and we have a range of accommodation to suit any budget.
The Lodge is only 100m to the slopes and short stroll to town
Relaxed and comfortable atmosphere
In the centre of Japan’s main Island Honshu easy access from anywhere
You can fly direct to Tokyo and there is a shuttle bus direct to the Lodge
English and Japanese Speaking Staff to help with all your needs
Unique and beautiful place with breathtaking nature and culture
Nozawa Village is also famous for its hot springs, there are many nearby
Lots of terrain, with Gondolas, high speed quads, and long runs – very few lift lines
Thanks Mark – we were first invited to Nozawa years ago and have been enjoyed the skiing, the village and your hospitality ever since. Thanks for helping us enjoy it so much,
Another sunny clear day today in Nozawa Onsen although temperatures are warmer than the past couple of days. Very light winds across all areas of the resort. Best areas are the groomed runs and Yamabiko area where snow is light and dry; altogether excellent conditions on offer higher up.
Yesterday was an almost perfect day with deep, dry fresh snow on offer although many areas became tracked fast with the holiday crowds. Temperatures remained cold and the groomers stayed fast all day. The Nozawa park opened yesterday which was fun for all those who tried it.
Looking at the forecast ahead we should see light snow showers move across the resort this afternoon, increasing overnight before continuing on and off tomorrow. New Years day should see snow falls increase and temperatures drop providing better conditions and the potential for some deep powder snow.
Yuto boosts off the final jump in the Nozawa Onsen park.
Its such a nice morning in Nozawa Onsen today. We have light winds, cold temperatures, bluebird sunshine and plenty of fresh pow. Nice! Since close of lifts we have had an additional 20cm fall across the resort. With all the fresh snow tree runs are gradually filling in and the groomed runs are very nice also.
Top picks today will be the un-groomed blacks early and Yamabiko trees. We have Japanese holidays between Christmas and just after New Years so the slopes are busier than usual. Although it makes for a good opportunity to explore the quieter side corners of the resort, and adds a festive atmosphere to the village.
Yesterday was cold and snow showers gradually increased during the afternoon, peaking overnight. Strong winds across the higher areas made it feel much colder and it was best to seek shelter amongst tree lined runs.
Looking at the forecast ahead we should see a mix of snow showers and clear skies over the next three days. A moderate dump is still looking possible beginning new years day with colder temperatures and a moist north west airstream.
Its a real mixed bag in Nozawa Onsen this morning. We are experiencing isolated light snow showers, interspersed with patches of blue sky and sun. Temperatures are very cold; -11C at Yamabiko. Since the close of lifts yesterday we have had 10cm of snowfall on the upper mountain and 5cm across the lower reaches.
Those on the mountain yesterday really scored, especially during the afternoon when consistent moderate to heavy snow showers moved over the resort. The best area was the Yamabiko trees during times of low vis, and the groomed runs were nice during breaks in the cloud.
It definitely appeared that this current system was delayed by about six hours with the heaviest falls experienced during the afternoon, not the morning as forecast.
We expect isolated snow showers to continue today, increasing slightly overnight, then gradually receding over the coming days. At this time, a solid dump is possible on the night of new years day, although this forecast is subject to changes. Until then, light snow showers should continue on and off.
Jerry is happy to get his hands on some hellbents just in time for fresh powder.
We currently have light snow falling about the village this morning. Not as much as originally expected however one can argue with fresh snow, with 10cm being recorded up high. Best skiing will be on the upper reaches of the mountain where coldest conditions are producing the best snow quality.
Yesterday had some good top to bottom skiing on the groomed runs where conditions remained smooth and fast all day. Sunny weather gave way to high cloud and moderate wind in the afternoon preceding the current frontal system.
According to predictions light to moderate snow showers should continue today and tomorrow before receding on Sunday. More snow is expected on Monday and another dump is due starting New Years day.
Fog engulfs the lower valleys surrounding Nozawa Onsen.
A boarder riders with confidence through the lower early season trees of Nozawa Onsen.
Base up top: 170 cm Temp Top; 0 Degrees
Base at bottom; 75 cm
New Snow since close: 0 cm
Weather; Mostly sunny
After a suburb Christmas day in Nozawa Onsen we have a continuation of sunshine and light winds. With superb powder snow on offer yesterday and very few people out skiing untracked areas remained even on piste well into the afternoon. For those out skiing the quality of the conditions were perhaps the best christmas present one might ask for.
At the moment we have an inversion layer across mid elevations with cooler temperatures at the bottom than top. We expect temperatures to warm up a little with a frontal system approaching from Siberia, due at some point tonight.
Best skiing will be the groomed runs, which are in top notch condition. Higher areas of trees are slowly filling in and are skiable for upper intermediate to advanced riders.
Looking further ahead we expect moderate snows to commence tonight before continuing into tomorrow, gradually receding into Saturday. A clearing trend is expected on Sunday. Temperatures are set to remain cold over the forecast period, with the freezing level hovering around sea level.
