November 2015

Sun breaking thru the clouds in Nozawa

by Mark on November 26, 2015

Clearing to be a beautiful day here. Had another nice little dusting up top last night and can see the white rug rolling down Madarao Ski Resort across the valley this morning while I drink my coffee. It rained in the village last night so was not cold enough to produce any snow but up […]

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People often ask what cards can we use at the ATM in Nozawa Onsen? Japan Post Bank provides cash withdrawal services for credit cards and cash cards issued by overseas financial institutions. Cards bearing the VISA, VISAELECTRON, PLUS, MasterCard, Maestro, Cirrus, American Express, Diners Club, JCB, China Unionpay and DISCOVER can make withdrawals at Japan […]

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We have 3 Italian Restraunts in town pretty amazing for a small Japanese village! Kaze on iie is a favourite with all those looking for a Western fix. Great Pizza and pasta with a European touch. The owner Kono san is a lovely guy and well traveled so always happy to see overseas guests. Right […]

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As promised giving you a heads up on great places to eat in Nozawa Onsen. Type of food: Soba Buck Wheat Noodles The Plug: The family at Daimon is 3rd Generation Soba Makers, and it is a real art. It is a family business with Husband and wife and all the kids working together. Great […]

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Maybe you are sitting at home this weekend and starting to feel the heat of summer crawling up the back of your neck! It is not too late to get knee deep in the powder and neck deep in an Onsen in Nozawa Onsen soon. Here are some places with decent availability and great deals […]

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