muikabochi 208 Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Yesterday I was at Nozawa Onsen. It's not too far away from where I live, usually takes around 70 minutes (though in yesterdays wheels it took an hour). As the bird flies it's just a (fairly) quick trip to the other side of Mt Naeba. Anyway, the snow was good up there. It wasn't busy but at the same time noticeably busier than the resorts round where I live mid-week. There were also a large number of foreigners there - all I spoke to were Australians. It was very noticeable and must have been a fair % of the total number of people on the mountain. That too is very different from round where I live. One other thing I noticed. I think the mountain scenery around Yuzawa/Minamiuonuma is better than at Nozawa. Lots of great tree scenery though. I really like Nozawa. Bombing down Skyline is a lot of fun and there was lots of untouched areas to play in. The day started off cloudy but the weather improved as the day progressed. Here's some photos. Myoko da! More in my gallery if you're interested. Link to post Share on other sites
Thundercat 60 Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 awesome pics!! what did you think about the lift system there? personally, i found it quite annoying with too many flat bits inbetween... Link to post Share on other sites
Rag-Doll 0 Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 niiiiiice! On a good day Nozawa is as good as any place in Japan I reckon. The flats are flat but early runs on the front slopes at full tilt can give you genki for the whole day. I wish I could have spent more time exploring it. There looks to be a nice off piste run from the top (looker's right) down through the trees to the board park area. I've never done it though, but it looks doable. Muika, How close (as the crow flies) is Naeba to Nozawa? I have this idea that they're miles from each other? Link to post Share on other sites
Golf74 0 Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Yeah a few of the lifts don't connect well at all. I'm planning on stealing a bulldozer at some point and fixing that up for them though. Free of charge. Link to post Share on other sites
sanjo 2 Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 These are crackers too muika. Nice collection muikabochi. he likes trees. Link to post Share on other sites
rach 1 Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 I'm going there soon! My pics probably won't be as pretty as yours though ( unless I'm in them of course! ) Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 Thanks. I'd guess around 20km, Rag-Doll. Nozawa is just to the west (with a touch of north in there too) of Naeba. One of the Naeba climbing routes goes up from that side near Tsunan which is close by so it isn't far. Probably 90+ minute drive from Naeba though! Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 lol rach. If you come to these parts let me know! Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 what did you think about the lift system there? > I usually stick to the main Gondola and the 2 Yamabiko quad lifts. Those lifts aren't bad. Don't go to the other side much. Link to post Share on other sites
fffr 0 Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Great photos muikabochi. I bet my photos won't turn out like that! I met Andrew from this site yesterday at Nozawa, it was great to meet you and chat. Great site, keep up the good work! Link to post Share on other sites
I'm Sexy 0 Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 I like Nozawa resort Pretty photo! Link to post Share on other sites
timcraig 0 Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 is your last picture at the bottom of yamabiko muika? The cover is looking pretty good for tree skiing. 1 more week and I'm there! Link to post Share on other sites
Thundercat 60 Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 timcraig, was there 2 weeks ago and the off piste was fine then.. i suspect it'll only be better now! Link to post Share on other sites
timcraig 0 Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 That's good news Link to post Share on other sites
miss lemon 0 Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Lovely. In the Myoko photo, which are the resorts we can see there? Link to post Share on other sites
cheeseman 1 Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 We are going to Nozawa this weekend (probably). Can't wait. Hope we get fine weather, after lots of snow of course. Still deciding which cheese to take. Perhaps Gouda. Link to post Share on other sites
miller 1 Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Look forward to your pics muikabochi, always good. Is that with the D200? Link to post Share on other sites
brit-gob 9 Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Quote: In the Myoko photo, which are the resorts we can see there? Not sure but I thought it was Ikenotaira, Suginohara, Akakura from left to right. Someone else will know better! And - whats that little resort in the foreground? Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Link to post Share on other sites
s3phis 0 Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Originally Posted By: Cheeseman We are going to Nozawa this weekend (probably). Can't wait. Hope we get fine weather, after lots of snow of course. Still deciding which cheese to take. Perhaps Gouda. If you're looking for someone to donate cheese to, I'll be at the ski school ; Link to post Share on other sites
I'm Sexy 0 Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Quote: And - whats that little resort in the foreground? Togari Onsen perhaps? Link to post Share on other sites
skier1 0 Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Wonderful photographs. My family and I really like Nozawa Onsen. There are good wide slopes for my children to enjoy and I can spend some time with more challenging runs on the other side. The village is good also, we like the onsen. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted January 23, 2009 Author Share Posted January 23, 2009 I thought it might be Togari but then again I thought Togari was a bit bigger than that. Perhaps it's some small Iiyama place? Really not sure. Link to post Share on other sites
SnowJapan Admin SnowJapan#Andrew 6 Posted January 23, 2009 SnowJapan Admin Share Posted January 23, 2009 It was good to meet you too, fffr. Hope you are still enjoying Nozawa. Met quite a few people out there that day - hi if you're reading this. Great pics muikabochi, thanks for sharing them. Link to post Share on other sites
breakfast the lobster 0 Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Myokos a good looking mountain. Link to post Share on other sites
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