Saturday, October 30, 2010

Skiing in Nozawa Onsen

Nozawa Onsen is a picturesque village with traditional Japanese only 5,000 inhabitants, is situated at the foot of the mountain. Kenashi-yama. E 'famous (as the name suggests) for its natural hot springs Onsen. The peaceful village becomes a vibrant ski and snowboard destination, when the snow comes in late November or early December.

skiers was introduced here in 1911 by Major Thedore Lerch of an Austrian ski. ski area opened in1924th E 'was the first ski area in Japan to install the lifts and the Olympics last served as host for the biathlon competition at the 1998 Nagano. Nozawa Onsen Resort has more than fifty miles of trails and slopes. The trails begin at a height of 1085 meters and the ski area covers 297 acres of skiing. On a clear day you can see the northern Japanese Alps and the Sea of Japan off the top of the mountain.Kenashi-yama.

It is a terrain park with jumps, rails, boxes and a tube of eighty feet for snowboarders who are looking for something more than an adventurous journey down the mountain. The resort has two gondolas and 23 chairlifts, you back when you reach the dirt tracks of one of the 20 tracks, or the longest of which is a quick 6.2 miles (10km) run. There is also the possibility of skiing off-piste skiing is the back of the mountain away from it, butrecommended to take a local guide. There are fields of powder from the marked trails. These areas are marked with signs "Do not enter if you are a good skier."

An all-day ski pass costs about 4600 yen, or you can a half-day or night is getting. If you are unable to earn rental income to bring your own equipment, skis and equipment of the vehicle. Typical rental yields are around 3000-5000 yen per day.

There are several travel agencies that offer allinclusive ski vacation packages at affordable prices. These packages include a ski Nozawa Onsen accommodation and transfer to the village.

Nozawa Onsen ski resort offers the promise of new snow almost every day during the season of snow and a variety of trails offers something for all levels of skiers and snowboarders from beginner to expert. All the way back to the village, so that you will be able to walk to your Nozawa Onsen Accommodation or your favorite onsen public or private, to the end of your last run.

Nozawa Onsen is a foreigner-friendly, but want to ensure that cash with you, who do not accept credit cards of local businesses.

Nozawa Onsen Accommodation ranges from cheap hostels to luxury resorts. Some options may be explored are the traditional Japanese inn, or ryokan.

Your Nozawa Onsen Accommodation is probably just a few steps away from its> Resort lifts. There are also many good restaurants and bars in the village.

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