Nozawa Onsen
has a number of traditional events during the winter season as
well as special events on the ski slopes.
Opening Ceremony
23rd December 2006
The opening event of the 2006/2007 season. Nabe
and sake
service will be served. The Yamabiko gelende will be open
from 10am.
Find Santa! Christmas in Nozawa Onsen
23rd - 25th December 2006
The first 100 people each day to find Santa on the slopes
between the 23rd and 25th December (10am-3pm) will be lucky
enough to receive a present from him. On the 24th (2pm)
Higake gelende bingo taikai and other presents.
Happy New Year in Nozawa Onsen
31st Dec - 1st January 2007
Nighta on the 31st December will be open until 12:30am, so
you can enjoy skiing or snowboarding into the new year.
Events on the 1st Uenotaira gelende from 11am.
"Nikoniko" Matsuri Opening festival
5th January 2007
Events in the main village area - stage shows local
specialities etc from
Dosojin Fire Festival
15th January 2007
One of the most famous fire festivals in Japan, this popular
annual traditional event is well worth a visit. For an
account of the event,
read this Feature on the Snow Japan website.
Yuki Daruma (Snowman) Matsuri
6th - 9th February 2007
Snowmen will
appear all over the village and on the slopes for the Snowman
Festival. See if you can spot them all.
Valentines Day in Nozawa Onsen
14th February 2007
Ladies get a small present when they buy a lift ticket.
And look out for the hot chocolate fondue.
Jazz Festival in Nozawa Onsen
10th February 2007
Top jazz musicians
perform from 8pm at the Nozawa Onsen JA Hall
Nikoniko Matsuri Light Festival
10th March
Lights, fireworks, torch skiin, mini concert, sake.
7:30
Higake gelende
White Day in Nozawa Onsen
14th March 2007
White chocolate fondue 11am Higake gelende
Nikoniko Matsuri Family Festival
24th March 2007
Look out for a
number of events taking place in the village including stage
shows and local specialities.
Spring Ski Opening Ceremony
1st April 2007
Lots of events nabe
& sake from 10am at the Yamabiko gelende
