Nozawa Onsen is a scenic mountain village that attracts tourists from across the globe for its powder snow. This laid-back town is one of the most popular ski destinations in Japan. Nozawa Onsen which means Nozawa Onsen Hot Spring has plenty of attractions which makes it a year-round destination. However, if you are planning a snow holiday and already researching about it then you must have got recommendations to plan around theNozawa Onsen Fire Festival.

The fire festival of Nozawa Onsen is also a key attraction for global tourists. If you really want to immerse inJapanese culture and tradition then a skiing holiday around the fire festival is totally worth it. Although, when it comes to skiing, we cannot work as per our plan and mostly rely on Mother Nature. So if you are also wondering where you can find snow or not during the fire festival season then it’s the right post for you.

Nozawa Snow Report during Fire Festival

The lifts for the snow resort at Nozawa onsen open when it starts to snow. Sometimes, the season officially starts in November and if not tourists can surely get Nozawa Onsen Lift Pass in the month of December.

On the other hand, the very famousDosojin Nozawa Onsen Fire Festival takes place onthe 15^thof January every year. This is a great thing for tourists who want to get the best of both worlds. According to the snow reports of past winter seasons, January is the snowiest month in Nozawa Onsen. This means, if you plan your vacation in the second week of January, you will get plenty of snow as well as the closest encounter with the rich and ancient Japanese traditions. Skiing in January is definitely the best decision for the Nozawa Onsen holiday.

What is so special about the fire festival in Nozawa Onsen?

Tourists from across the globe visit Nozawa in January to make sure that they can attend the fire festival during their skiing holiday. It is a famous festival of a deity in the Hokuriku Shinetsu region. It is very important from the perspective that the festival is nationally designated as a significant cultural property.

It is a 300 year old sacred festival, where you get to see a battle between villagers and the Sanyakou family. They light the torches to light the shrine which is protected by men at the age of 25 and 40 years. The fire, the excitement, clapping and the entire surroundings get so cheerful that it becomes a sight to behold, especially for those who like to learn more about Japanese culture.

How to plan a holiday during the Nozawa Onsen Fire Festival?

There are plenty of ways to reach the laid-back skiing destination, the Nozawa Onsen Liner Busis one of the highly recommended routes. Reaching Nozawa is easy, the real deal is to find accommodation and make every arrangement to have a memorable skiing holiday.

Since the fire festival takes place during the snowy season, it is highly recommended to make advance bookings. Be it your stay in Nozawa Grand Hotel, the ski rentals or the lift pass, it is best to plan ahead and book in advance. Avoid last-minute panics by getting in touch with the experts at Stay Nozawa. They are back with years of industry experience and can sort everything related to your skiing holiday in Nozawa Onsen.