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,
Honeymoon Couple Jai and Natalie first day on the board and lovig it in Nozawa Onsen
Base up top: 160cm Temperature; -6 Degrees
Base at bottom; 100cm
New Snow: 60cm
The Snow conditions in Nozawa are now bordering on the ridiculous for this time of year. Ridiculously good that is! Have had another huge 60cm of fresh snow overnight and still big flakes floating from the sky now.
Woke up this morning and looked out the window and the view is slowly getting taken over by the ever growing white wall.
Yesterday up top was a terrific day with light fluffy snow and bursts of sunshine coming thru. The skiing was top to bottom, with good coverage on all slopes and some nice powder runs. Most of the resort runs are now open even Karasawa is ready to go but they are just holding off until we get some weekend crowds in.
Outlook is for things to clear a bit tomorrow then snow again tomorrow night with a huge dump expected on Saturday night. The happiness is big in Nozawa Onsen
Nozawa Power teh Village all white by Mid December this year
The Slopes in Nozawa Onsen Yesterday, a great place to be
Base up top: 125cm Temperature; -5 Degrees
Base at bottom; 80cm
New Snow: 10cm
Has been snowing lightly in Nozawa Onsen since this time yesterday. Although the snow has been consistent it has not affected the base a great deal with about 10cm been collected over that time.
Conditions are excellent though and it is now possible to ski top to bottom with Skyline opening yesterday morning. Even the home trail that runs along the bottom of the resort is in good shape with a nice covering of snow and with a light layer on top it is all smooth sailing.
I took a walk along there this morning and it was just like a postcard with fluffy snow and flakes floating down from above.
Yesterday was an awesome morning by al reports and the powder hounds were out in force digging themselves out from under the chairs at Yamabiko. The afternoon warmed up a bit though and was a little slow in places. Last night was the annual Nozawa Onsen Fishing Club annual dinner so there are a few slow movers this morning too.
The outlook is for a bit of sun and light snow over the next few days then the snow fest continues from Thursday night getting heavy over the weekend and into Christmas.
All of the Staff have arrived and look forward to welcoming you to Nozawa Onsen
Karasawa Slopes December 17th 2011 Nozawa Magic big difference in 3 days
The good times just keep rolling here in Nozawa Onsen. After a brief break in the snow last night with clear skies and lots of stars we awoke this morning to snow falling consistently again in the Village.
The resort is reporting 5cm of fresh snow has fallen up top this morning and with temps at – 6 degrees conditions should be terrific. A lot more of the resort is open this morning and can now ski top to bottom on the Hikage side of the resort down the Beginner Rinkan course or Forest Trail and Challenger slopes. So can cruise down for about an 8 km run top to bottom
Today is Kids ski free day so there is sure to be lots of little speedsters flying by enjoying their first ski of the season.
The outlook for Nozawa is basically white with snow forecast for the rest of the day and then heavy snow due tomorrow night. We should now hopefully be set for the season. The two photos in this post show how quicky things can change in Nozawa Onsen, with the flick of a switch in just a 3 day period the ski season is in full swing.
Karasawa Slopes December 14th 2011 Before the dump!
Every dog has his day and today in Nozawa Onsen with 75cm of fresh all dogs are happy
Base up top: 120 cm Temperature; -8 Degrees
Base at bottom; 50cm
New Snow: 75cm
Over 75cm of fresh snow has fallen in Nozawa in the last 24 Hours. Yesterday was the game changer and winter has well and truly arrived. We had a clear driveway yesterday morning now we need to dig a path just to get to the road.
We were a little unprepared with the shovels and long boots still in storage! But they are working overtime now to clear the amazing amount of snow.
This dump is more like one that we have mid season and the few that have taken the chance to come up early will be well rewarded with some deep powder runs and no crowds.
Yesterday I drove a few of the lift ticket ladies to the Karasawa office and nearly got stuck in the rice paddies on the lower slopes in the mud. Today there is 60cm of fresh snow and no way you would get a car up there. They were preparing the lifts there this morning and plan to open tomorrow!
Still dumping here now and reports are for more on the way with the occasional glimpse of sunshine. The resort has opened Paradise Course and Yunomine today and think will open even more tomorrow. So a great time to be in Nozawa if you still have your skis in storage better pull them out and get up here!
Karasawa Slopes in Nozawa were rice fields yesterday powder runs today
Views from new Restaurant at top of Nagasaka Gondola Nozawa Onsen opening week
Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort has been open for 4 days now since December 11th. Early days but there have been some fun conditions up top at Yamabiko and down to Uenotaira. Great to get an earlier start this season and hope it means we are in for a good season ahead
Was getting a bit icy yesterday morning with a cold start and bluebird conditions. So some new snow will be most welcome and looks like it is on the way. Forecasts are showing that Winter should take a firm grip on the resort over the next few days with freezing levels dropping to below sea level and good snow falls predicted for most of the week.
Today sees the reopening of Furusato no Yu formally known as Kuahaus. It had been getting a bit tired so the major renovation will be exciting. It has one of the only outdoor onsens in town and should prove to be popular. Entry is 500 Yen for Adults and 250 Yen for children.
The Resort Shuttle bus will also start on Saturday December 17th delivering guests on a loop around the village and up to the Nagasaka Gondola. Departs almost every 30 minutes and every 20 minutes at the peak times.
So looking like a good weekend ahead with over 30cm forecast from tonight into Saturday morning so hope to see you all on the slopes.
Apologies has been a few days between posts we have undertaken some pretty big renovations on both Lodge Nagano and Villa Nozawa in the last few weeks. Both places looking very nice and will post some photos soon
Snow Tree magic by Joy Nozawa Onsen December 13th 2011
