tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78682802217144363252024-03-21T12:15:43.081-07:00Nozawa OnsenWelcome to our blog, this is a place where we hope to keep you up to date with what is happening in our beautiful little ski town in the Alps of Japan Nozawa Onsen.
People can share their holiday experience and maybe plan a new adventure
Grab a spot in the onsen and enjoyNozawa Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08825962443907063766noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7868280221714436325.post-59601660073854937812009-08-11T04:26:00.000-07:002009-08-11T05:45:31.291-07:00A Place where History Repeats<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggEmkJqX4ZuBDf5s7rPJsBySUMOOkjkgqXuM0awsZvHA13EiM7RkB1YY9h6gtHp0wcnQ8ncVyBiVCKeYyCO8BiBAl66w8hpUcETrp1YySZb57SI2dmEqDsZ_7gDu4AUHQdMbe0pZYMOJk/s1600-h/Omokoshi.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggEmkJqX4ZuBDf5s7rPJsBySUMOOkjkgqXuM0awsZvHA13EiM7RkB1YY9h6gtHp0wcnQ8ncVyBiVCKeYyCO8BiBAl66w8hpUcETrp1YySZb57SI2dmEqDsZ_7gDu4AUHQdMbe0pZYMOJk/s320/Omokoshi.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368678153363134034" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQWkzU5WGtG0-OWcD-YwJtDfFenI34ygGdb3fpYphKHnJXiwe1cghnXiwp3KhcJ_0dNH3EqVlbB2iu1Qu5Kk8_QnOLcs2Sdl6Q7DAINX0NXfz4Nryu0PJVRf6eoxfUx2AyvJtxWwakJow/s1600-h/Red+Lanterns.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQWkzU5WGtG0-OWcD-YwJtDfFenI34ygGdb3fpYphKHnJXiwe1cghnXiwp3KhcJ_0dNH3EqVlbB2iu1Qu5Kk8_QnOLcs2Sdl6Q7DAINX0NXfz4Nryu0PJVRf6eoxfUx2AyvJtxWwakJow/s320/Red+Lanterns.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368676003191028498" /></a><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;font-size:13px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-family:'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;">Nozawa Onsen is a place steeped in history and tradition. To me it is like a true Shangri La from the moment you round the bend and the valley opens up to reveal the welcoming Village you know you are in a special part of the world.With its winding cobble streets and the steam rising along the paths it has an amazing mystical feel</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-family:'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><br />The discovery of Nozawa Onsen remains a bit of a mystery. One story tells of a wounded bear revealing them to a hunter. Another claims a monk found the hot springs in the year 724.<br />Whichever the case, it was in the Edo Period when Nozawa became famous as a hot spring retreat. Wealthy traders and their families would make the trip from Tokyo to soak in the Hot Springs and take in the breath taking views and fresh Mountain air<br />Tradition is held as sacred to the Locals of Nozawa and to keep this alive and hand it down thru the generations festivals are a very important part of Village Life<br />There are many Festivals held throughout the year some have religious and traditional meanings some are just for fun, here is a list </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;">Hope you can come up and stay with us sometime to enjoy them </span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif;color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: normal; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; font-family:Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;"><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 41, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort Festivals and Event Schedule</span></strong></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 41, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Dec. 22<br /></span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Nozawa Onsen Opening Ceremony<br />Enjoy nabe and sake at the resort.</span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 41, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Every third Sunday of the month</span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br />Children’s Day<br />December to April primary school and younger kids ski free!</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 41, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Dec.22-24</span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br />X-mas in Nozawa<br />Find Santa on the slopes! Christmas presents for the first 100 people who find Santa.</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 41, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Dec.31-Jan. 1<br /></span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Nozawa New Year<br />Night time ski will extend until 11:30pm</span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">New Years Ceremony at the Temple in the Village</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 41, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Jan. 4<br /></span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Niko Niko Matsuri Opening Festival<br />Events at the Oyu-dori Stage.</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 41, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Jan. 15<br /></span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Dosojin Fire Festival<br />One of the biggest fire festivals in Japan!</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 41, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Jan. 21 / Feb.18 / Mar.17<br /></span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Ski with Olympic Athletes<br />Get out on the slopes with real Olympians!</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 41, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Feb. 9<br /></span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Jazz Festival in Nozawa<br />Niko Niko Matsuri: Enjoy some great Jazz.</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 41, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Feb.14<br /></span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Valentines Day in Nozawa<br />Enjoy chocolate fondue at the resort with that special someone.</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 41, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Feb.15-22</span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br />Yuki-daruma Matsuri (Snowman Festival)<br />Snowmen (and women!) line the Onsen Street in Nozawa.</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 41, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Jan. 25 / Feb. 25 / Mar. 25<br /></span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Lady’s Day (Niko Niko Matsuri)<br />Specials for ladies at the resort restaurants.</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 41, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Feb.17 / Mar.16</span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br />Nozawa Onsen Long Rail Challenge<br />Challenge the 30m-rail at the snow park.</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 41, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Feb.18<br /></span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Welcome Kokutai Festival<br />Niko Niko Matsuri events on Oyu-dori.</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 41, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Mar. 9<br /></span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Winter Night Candle Festival (Niko Niko Matsuri)<br />Enjoy sake, nabe, mini-concert, candle skiing and fireworks.</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 41, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Mar. 14</span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br />White Day in Nozawa Onsen<br />White chocolate fondue at the resort!</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 41, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Mar. 22</span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br />Family Festival (Niko Niko Matsuri)<br />Events at Oyu-dori Stage.</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 41, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Mar. 30<br /></span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Spring Skiing Opening Ceremony<br />Enjoy blue bird days at Nozawa!</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 41, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Apr. 4-6<br /></span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">New Model Trial Day<br />Be the first to try 2008-9 model skis and snowboards!<br /></span></p><p><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#003300;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Apr. 16 </span></span></b></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Ogama The Onsen Source Festival of the Gods</span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#003300;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Aug 13-15</span></b></span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Obon Festival and Obon Dance</span></p><p><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#003300;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Aug 22-23</span></span></b></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Avalanche Down Hill Mountain Bike Race </span></p><p><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#003300;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Sept 8-9</span></span></b></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Yuzawa Shrine Lantern Festival</span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#003300;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">May-Oct every Sunday</span></b></span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Morning market selling local produce and handicrafts</span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p></span></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">http://www.nozawaholidays.com/ </span></b></span></span><div><!--StartFragment--><span><span><span><u><a href="http://www.lodgenagano.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">http://www.lodgenagano.com/</span></b></span></span></a></u></span></span></span><b><span style="color:#00007F;"><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;"><span style="font-size:9pt"> </span></span></span></span></b> <!--EndFragment--> </div>Nozawa Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08825962443907063766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7868280221714436325.post-3894014771881540262009-08-10T06:02:00.000-07:002009-08-10T15:09:54.837-07:00Yokoso -Welcome<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTwiY24mhcgTf6LMmxU4FWVb0pLL_CJIZpyvK4n_zMQz0nGPeznROdh-uF9Ljx8uIxp4RxstDdQbvb6VaMLXRKImUU0y0yKRq1GZoAVAg6S-fl5o0qcauhl1myXFsmMPH5rlPZ3qwA6-Y/s1600-h/Onsen+Cooking.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTwiY24mhcgTf6LMmxU4FWVb0pLL_CJIZpyvK4n_zMQz0nGPeznROdh-uF9Ljx8uIxp4RxstDdQbvb6VaMLXRKImUU0y0yKRq1GZoAVAg6S-fl5o0qcauhl1myXFsmMPH5rlPZ3qwA6-Y/s320/Onsen+Cooking.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368322929181561010" /></a><br /><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;">Welcome to our First Blog</span></span></b></div><div>Hope everyone who takes the time to visit will get something out of this so please let us know what you would like to see here</div><div>Should be able to let us know on the blog otherwise</div><div>Can email us comments to lodgenagano@gmx.net</div><div>We are still new to this too!!</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Nozawa</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Onsen</span> is a great destination in Winter when the cold winds blow across the vast Siberian Plains, hit the Sea of Japan and gather precipitation then dump lots of the amazing white stuff on the Alps of Japan and the Village of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Nozawa</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Onsen</span></div><div><br /></div><div>The Ski Season is however still a few months away so what can we discuss here until then?</div><div>Have a few ideas</div><div><br /></div><div>- <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Nozawa</span> is an interesting town all year round so hope to give some insight into what goes on during the other 3 Seasons</div><div>From farming to fishing and markets to mountain biking there is something for everyone</div><div><br /></div><div>- Any past guests or visitors to the area are welcome to post information on their trips. Hopefully will give people thinking of coming this way a heads up on some useful information </div><div><br /></div><div>- Hope to introduce a few of the colorful characters around town and even though there is only 4000 inhabitants there are lots of characters!</div><div><br /></div><div>- <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Through </span> this also hope to give some insight into the history of this magic spot and the area</div><div><br /></div><div>- Good time to learn some Japanese so we may throw in the odd phrase or lesson so you can impress your fellow travelers when you hit Japan</div><div><br /></div><div>- Any other fun, funky or hopefully fascinating information we can share with you </div><div><br /></div><div>Anyway the journey continues, thanks for being part of the ride </div><div><br /></div><div>Please check out or websites anytime for some more information on the resort, our lodges, how to get here and more </div><div><br /></div>http://www.nozawaholidays.com/<div>http://www.lodgenagano.com/</div>Nozawa Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08825962443907063766noreply@blogger.com0