Nozawa Dreaming
Restaurants and Cafes in order of appearance: 1. Servus- A bakery that offers delicous pastries and savoury items. I'd recommend the chocolate crossaint and the Curry Puffs (only available at morning tea) located at the top of the Nagasaka Gondola. Side note at the top level of the Nagasaka station there is a great pizza place which is cafeteria style. 2. St Antons- (two locations one in the main street which serves great ice cream the other featured in this video at the bas
Sayonara Nozawa Onsen
In spite of our melancholy at leaving Nozawa Onsen we managed to have a great trip back to Narita Airport. After catching the local shuttle into Iiyama we headed to Kappa Sushi at the recommendation of some Aussies. It's only a short taxi ride from Iiyama station. Seated in booths you can eat from the regular densha (train) or special order from the touch screens and have your sushi express delivered by shinkansen (bullet train). It's, large, inexpensive, novel and definitel
The love affair continues.....
Our respect and love for the vibrant little community of Nozawa Onsen deepens. The snow hasn't been as awsome as in previous years but there is still plenty of great skiing/snowboarding to be had. If you're planning to head there soon be reassured that the snow is well and truely bucketing down. The mountain will be delivering some great snow action for the rest of the season. With each return we notice a few subtle changes. All the tried and true eating and drinking places
