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  • May 20, 2019

    Enjoy the Fruit of Nagano

    The elevation of Nagano and resulting temperature difference between day and night, bless the region with an ideal climate for growing fruit. As such, Nagano produces some of Japan’s best fruit; most ...
  • January 6, 2019

    How to Get to Nozawa Onsen – Nagano Ski Resorts Info

    The resort of Nozawa Onsen is approximately 50KM (<1 hour drive) to the northeast of Nagano City and within easy reach of Tokyo - 260KM (<4 hours drive) – or around 2 hours using the Hokuri...
  • January 1, 2019

    Where To Stay In Nozawa Onsen?

    One of the most popular ski resorts in Japan, Nozawa Onsen boasts some excellent terrain, great snow conditions and lively action off the mountain. The resort is serviced by Nozawa Onsen village,...
  • December 24, 2018

    Nagano Ski Resorts

    NAGANO SKI RESORTS INFO – WHICH ARE THE LONGEST SKI RUNS IN NAGANO?

    As host of the 1998 Winter Olympics, Nagano's winter credentials speak for themselves. Blessed with some of the best powder in the world, stunning mountain ranges and more than 30 independent resorts,...
  • September 22, 2018

    Activities

    AUTUMN FRUIT-PICKING IN NAGANO: AN EASY DAY TRIP FROM NAGANO STATION

    Nagano is synonymous with apples. Ripening to perfection each autumn, fruit-picking directly from local orchards is an enjoyable (and delicious!) activity that can be done with family and friends with...
  • April 12, 2018

    Culture

    2018/4/12 NAGANO CHERRY BLOSSOM UPDATE

    Cherry blossoms, known locally as 'sakura', play an important role in Japanese society.  Blooming sometime between late-March (at the earliest) and early-May (at the very latest), these beautiful flow...
  • June 1, 2017

    The Ridge Nozawa Apartments

    Located within easy walk of the Karasawa slopes of Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort, The Ridge offers self-contained luxury apartments ideally-suited for international visitors and families....
  • May 1, 2017

    Nozawa Onsen Area

    Nozawa Onsen village offers a wide-range of accommodation options including large hotels, traditional ‘ryokan’ (guesthouses), private accommodation and budget/basic ski lodges. As one of Nagano’s m...
  • November 30, 2015

    Skiing & Snowboarding at Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort

    Nozawa is one of Japan's best overall resorts - a fantastic combination of mixed terrain, great powder and a lively village. Its compact size and great variation of courses make is a popular des...