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,
Probably under baked the Fire Festival this year so to speak so thought should post a few more photos from what was an amazing night as always
Was even more special for us this year with the birth of our first son Kai arriving on the scene in May last year. We didn’t erect a tower this time but he was there in force and felt the heat and atmosphere.
Dosojin Gods Nozawa Onsen
At the entry to most houses in the Village you will see these two Gods one man and one woman. They are said to ward off evil and bring good luck.
History says that these two gods were not very pretty so had troubles getting married. But eventually they met and had a baby boy. So they are also known as the gods for Match Making and Fertility Gods. Seemed to work for us!
Kai Kun ready to set the World on Fire!
On the snow front
The stars were shining last night over Nozawa and this morning it is doing its best to go blue skies.
Still a bit of light cloud hanging about and some snow forecast for later in the day
Snow conditions are terrific and with very light winds should be an amazing day.
Yesterday saw some great powder but also some strong winds in the middle of the day which saw a few people head for cover early. The wind then abated so was some solitude and superb conditions on the empty runs.
Great sunset too last night to top of the day
The forecast is for light snow over the next few days then the next decent dump is still looming for Saturday
A few of the Yellow Coats school groups on the slopes at the moment otherwise lift lines are pretty non existent.
Together with the stellar run of great snow conditions it is an awesome time to be in the Mountains
Karasawa Above Villa Nozawa pathway to the Mountains
Its happened again in the Magic Foot of snow in Nozawa with a fresh 30 cm falling again last night
Was not snowing when we went to bed but big fat flakes falling this morning and a few people have come down already with that satisfaction plus look on their faces
From all reports it was light and fluffy and no one around so made for perfect conditions
The Sun has also just poked its head out so can’t ask for much more
Outlook is for a few days of little or no snow which is pretty rare these days then a big dump on Saturday night
Anyway time to get out from under the desk and hit the slopes
Another 30cm dump in Nozawa enough to fly the coop
With some of the best skiing around on the doorstep here is the place for a Board Meeting
Arena is the big green building just above Lodge Nagano. It was another big production of the boom times. It had an awesome Aquatic Centre, equipped with Wave pool, slides and a lap pool. Was a great little summer escape from the cold.
Unfortunately it went the way of the dodo a few years back when the roof caved in.
The main building remains and houses onsens, sauna and a restaurant with great views. Good to go for dinner and an Onsen for about 1200 Yen
There is also a big Convention hall where they have some Concerts and meetings. If I was in charge of choosing a venue for annual meeting this would be my pick with powder beckoning at the door step of Nozawa. The deep discussions may take a different turn!
Apologies for the late report was a big night all round in Nozawa
Started snowing heavy at about 1am this morning and when I surfaced there was 30cm of fresh and very light snow gathered
This was once again a bit unexpected the forecasts were not predicting anywhere near that much.
We are starting to call it the Magic Nozawa Foot, 30cm being a Foot in the old scale and seems to be pretty consistent that we are waking up to a foot
One foot is not very exciting if you are a surfer but as a skier or boarder it is a blessing.
Temps are cold and people are leaving the town with the Sunday afternoon rush back home so some amazing conditions for anyone staying on
The great conditions and big smiles just keep on coming in Nozawa
Busy Night Oyu Dori Nozawa Onsen
Nozawa Onsen is not really known for its night life and if it is a party ski trip you are after probably better to go else where. But there are some really cool little bars and restaurants to have a quiet beer and reminisce on the turns of the day.
If want something a but livelier there are a few Karaoke Bars that you can let your hair down in and belt out a few tunes. After a few sakes everyone has a bit of Elvis in them!
Racking them up Yamabiko Nozawa Onsen by Michael Hill
It is going to be one of those perfect days in Nozawa today
It was not forecast but we received a good dump starting yesterday afternoon which continued through to this morning. There is at least 20cm of fresh in the Village and should be 30 cm up top.
The sun has come out to play and winds are moderate being a Friday crowds are non existent and all the elements have come together for a postcard day out there.
Outlook is for more sunshine tomorrow and a decent fall on Sunday then some sun behind that so we are back into the weather pattern we like to see
