In the devasted remains of Japan there exists a piece of paradise…
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Nozawa Onsen Ski and Snowboard TerrainNozawa is only made up of one ski resort, unlike some of the other ski areas near Nagano, but it is reasonably large with 300 hectares of terrain, 50km of slopes, and an impressive vertical drop of 1,085 metres. Piste runs are equitably distributed for beginner, intermediate and advanced riders, although Nozawa is best suited to beginner and advanced skiers and boarders.
The ski area is situated on Kenashi-yama which literally translates to “Mount no-hair”, yet the mountain is far from bald considering that the ski resort is below the tree-line. The ski runs have been cut through the trees with many wide groomed runs as well as an abundance of mogul runs.
The sight of all those egg carton shaped runs can make a powderhound howl, but powderhounds shouldn’t despair because the moguls generally don’t have long to form. Nozawa Onsen is blessed with over 10 metres of snow fall each season, thanks to its proximity to the Sea of Japan and the precipitation that’s picked up during storms. Nozawa Onsen is definitely emerging as a great destination for powderhounds and there are lots of days where the face shots come fast and furious.
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