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.
Get in touch if keen to get knee deep in powder or neck deep in a Hot Spring soon…
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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,
It is a very white Christmas today in Nozawa Onsen. As expected we had another huge dump again last night with 60cm gracing the resort. People are going to start thinking I am making this stuff up but it is honestly another sublime day today.
It started snowing heavily at about 8pm last night and it didn’t stop all night. The road heaters were struggling to keep up with the downpour of the white gold as we strolled to the Onsen just before midnight Christmas Eve. It was a beautiful scene though and was only out done when the sun burst through the clouds at about 10am this morning.
With 60cm of fresh snow, relatively clear skies and not too many people about the ones that have made the trip will be having a very Merry Christmas. It is always a special feeling to go skiing on Christmas day.
Believe it or not another big dump is expected tonight and then will ease into Boxing Day. The start to this Winter in Nozawa Onsen is one of the best I can remember for quite a few years. On behalf of everyone here we would like to wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas, we thank you all for returning to Nozawa Onsen especially this year and look forward to seeing more of you into the New Year
Nagasaka Gondola the staiway to Heaven Christmas Day Nozawa 2011
A special Christmas wish to Yosh and Kai who are not with us this Christmas. Hope you are enjoying the beach on Christmas day! We are thinking of you and see you soon
Young Kai Stuart the future of the business and a special salute to his Grandad Stuart thinking of you today
Glen from Iwakuni cleared his car last night only to have to get the 50cm fresh off again this morning
Base up top: 180 cm Temperature; -8 Degrees
Base at bottom; 90 cm
New Snow: 50 cm
Santa has come a day early in Nozawa Onsen delivering a huge 50cm of fresh snow again overnight. Conditions are looking perfect for the first big weekend of the resort.
We cleared the driveway yesterday and was amazed when we had almost 2 feet of fresh lying on there this morning. That was not even forecasted to be the big one so we are almost scared of what will fall from the heavens tonight and tomorrow night both expecting serious dumps.
Yesterday was a terrific day on the slopes with light to moderate falls all day and some nice fluffy powder to be had. It is blue skies up high now and will be an amazing day. Crowds not even too bad for a Saturday. More good news to come for Christmas day so will keep you posted.
Nozawa Onsen Ski Patrol getting ready for a big day and more snow ahead
With a big dump expected over the weekend thought was time for some new Fat Skis for the Rental Shop
Base up top: 150 cm Temperature; -8 Degrees
Base at bottom; 80 cm
New Snow: 20 cm
Good news in Nozawa this morning the whole resort is pretty much open for business. Karasawa and the Snow Park included. Kandaha Race course is about the only run not operating yet but they are keen to get that going soon too.
After a short break on the snow front yesterday morning the assault started again late yesterday and has been falling most of the night. Snowing pretty heavy outside now and reports are showing 20cm up top. There is about the same now in the Village.
Yesterday was a bit icy in the morning and people were already asking for fresh snow and it has been delivered but it is just a prelude to the kiss with the big dump still due tomorrow. It is looking like a big long weekend in Nozawa to celebrate the Emperors Birthday. The snow will be big too so better pack the powder boards.
If shopping for some Fat Skis in Nozawa go and see the Ueno boys at Compass House
When heavy snow is forecast for Nozawa it is all hands on deck
Base up top: 150 cm Temperature; 0 Degrees
Base at bottom; 90 cm
New Snow: 0 cm
Another fine start to the day here in Nozawa and glourious conditions on the mountain. As per usual with a but of sun and warmer temps the base has settled a bit and has had a bit of melt off down in the Village.
Have the feeling it is the calm before the storm though with the dump expected on Saturday night still building with 100cm not unlikely.
Yesterday on the hill there was still lots of fresh tracks to be had and saw a few losing their skis in the powder. Probably wont see those until April now! It was getting pretty heavy on the lower south facing slopes as was expected but terrific on the upper slopes.
Around the Village the young and old are working hard to clear roofs and paths in anticipation of what is coming. It should begin tonight!
Nozawa has lots of 'Soukos' or store houses they looks beautiful and a great place to stash teh spare skis!
Long Term Iiyama resident Chris excited about the early dumps in Nozawa
Base up top: 175 cm Temperature; -4 Degrees
Base at bottom; 115 cm
New Snow: 15cm
Sounding a bit like a broken record but another amazing start to the day here in Nozawa Onsen have had about 15cm up top since the close of lifts yesterday and for the first time in a few days we are being blessed with some sunshine.
Will probably be short lived so enjoy the sun and great views while you can as looks like a little bit of snow tonight then we are going to get covered again with heavy falls expected over the weekend, forecasts showing we could be in for over 100cm! So time to clear the decks of snow a bit today as most people are doing with the locals up the roofs already.
Anyone coming up over the weekend is advised to be prepared, if driving up suggest you carry chains.
Yesterday was a great day on the mountain with some bottomless powder runs and stories of epic conditions. The banter continued into the early hours this morning at the Stay Bar which is now open for the season and serving up some fine bourbon and sweet tunes to the happy powder hounds.
Stay Bar Nozawa open for business Yuto, Dan and Ella at your service
