So that was a busy February! It is now March, and spring seems to have arrived early and in full force. Much of the talk around town seems to be about ski resort closing dates and cherry blossom viewing trips! Not so fast everybody: there...
Golden Week has been and gone for 2017 with 5 days off for most people, and 4 of those were sunny in Yuzawa. The end of Golden Week on Sunday also saw the end of Tashiro, GALA Yuzawa, and Kandatsu. We are now in the...
Spring is well and truly here in Yuzawa. We've had some temperatures up to 23 degrees, and the cherry blossoms are now in full bloom here in the valley. It is a rare chance to combine skiing and cherry blossom viewing. Luckily there are a...
It was glorious out there in the Snow Country Ski Resorts today. Blue skies, great views, good snow - everything that we love about skiing in the spring in Japan. Cherry blossom viewing season is just starting in Tokyo and this often means a mental...
Looking for a bit of spring adventure in the Japanese snow? Bookings are now open for the 2017 Kagura heliski / heliboarding days which will take place on April 8th & 9th. Details in Japanese can be found here, courtesy of the Kagura/Mitsumata Tourist Association....
One of our very best days out on snow last season was for the ski tour from Matsunoyama Ski Resort over to Tsunan which follows the route of a trip made by the Japanese royal family in the 50s. Details are now out for that tour...
You've seen the cherry blossoms, you're all templed out, and you are craving an escape from the city. If you are looking for a fun day trip activity from Tokyo, a quick visit to the mountains to learn to ski or snowboard would be a...