Things to do Near Nozawa Onsen

It has been a slower start to the snow in Nozawa Onsen this season after the first dumps in November. That however looks like it will change in a big way starting Monday December 14th with some good falls expected and freezing levels dropping

Have had a lot of guests up already and they are still having a great time and finding lots of fun things to do in Nozawa Onsen and also the surrounding areas. Here are a few shots

Snow Monkeys reflecting near Nozawa Onsen

The World famous Snow Monkeys are just a 45 minute drive from Nozawa Onsen. It is at a mystical place called Jigokudani or Hell’s Valley as it is known due to the steep surrounding walls and swirling steam spouting form the earth

It is pretty amazing to see these little guys running around and taking a dip in the hot springs, remarkably similar to human beings!

Shiga Kogen DEcember 9th 2009 Nice day fun snow conditions

The Ski Resort of Yokoteyama in Shiga Kogen has been open for a while now and had some fun early season conditions for all to enjoy while waiting for Nozawa Onsen Resort to open which according to the Resort President will be as soon as the snow hits so hoping for next week. In the meantime we have been taking guests over to Shiga Kogen to get in a few nice turns

Skiing near Nozawa Onsen at Shiga Kogen Dean and Family

There is actually a bit of snow up the top of Nozawa Onsen with the snow line starting at about Uenotaira and running to Yamabiko.

The Road to Yamabiko at Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort

The Lifts are yet to open so the guests have been doing a bit of pre-season training and hiking up to the top for a sled ride, snowball fight or to make a snowman. Great way to see some of this beautiful scenery and work up a sweat. The onsens await on the way down…

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