Snowfox Nozawa

Frukosten var bra för den som gillar japansk frukost men inga valmöjligheter ges utan den serveras enligt satt meny till samtliga rum. Varierar från dag till dag, men för oss som kanske föredrar en mer continental frukost hade det varit bra med alternativ att välja bort delar, det kändes så trist att inte äta upp!

Staff and accom were lovely, exceptional location

Shower times

The Snowfox is a cozy ski hostel with an extremely attentive owner who has your comfort in mind. It’s an easy 2 min walk up the hill to the Karasawa lift. No long ticket lines. Easy to start your ski day! You can actually see people getting on the lift from the Snowfox’s windows. The breakfasts were delicious & filling- a mix of western & Japanese cuisine which kept the kids happy. The hostel is clean & well maintained. We had the large family suite which was very comfortable for 2 adults & 2 kids. It’s an easy 15 min walk to pretty much anywhere in the village which made shopping & eating dinner out easy. We loved the views of the mountains & the valley & even saw a couple foxes one morning! The owner was always available to assist in any way. He helped us send our ski bags back to the airport using Ta-Q-Bin (Black Cat Courier).

Some people didn’t like the limited hours to access the shower/bath facilities. Honestly it was never an issue for our family. The men showered after skiing & the women after dinner. There is a public onsen 5 mins away that is open til 11 pm if the hostel’s hours don’t suit you.

Loved that it was next to the chairlift and had rental gear! Perfect for our ski trip

Our room had bugs in it. Had to keep killing beetles every night. The showering times are annoying, but Onsens are nice to go and shower if needed. No hand soap in the upstairs bathroom. Ultimately, the price was very high for what we got, but at that point you’re paying for proximity to the chairlift.