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Kazuno City - Akita-Hachimantai Ski Area
Only 40 minutes from the Hachimantai IC of the Tohoku Expressway,
Akita-Hachimantai offers deep powder in winter and spring skiing
into May. When you have worked up a sweat playing outdoors, soak
in one of the area's many hot springs and relax your tired muscles.
Season: Mid Nov - Early May
Access: 40 mins by car from Hachimantai Sta., or 4 hrs from Akita
City
Information: 0186-31-2020
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Kazuno City - Hanawa Ski Resort
In addition to excellent downhill skiing, Hanawa is one of the
few ski areas in Japan to also maintain a cross-country course
and a ski jump! This, along with hot springs to soothe you after
a long day, is one of the secrets of Hanawa's popularity with
a wide range of skiers, from beginners to professionals.
Season Begins: Mid Dec - Mid Mar
Access: 15 mins by car from Kazuno-Hanawa Sta., or 3 hrs 25 mins
from Akita City
Information: 0186-23-8000
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Tazawako Town - Tazawako Ski Area
Every third Sunday of the month, children’s lift tickets are free,
making Tazawako a great place for families! Great skiing and snowboarding
terrain variation is serviced by one quad and nine two-seater chairs.
Attractions include night skiing, a 3,500-car parking lot, and the local
microbrew available right on the slopes!
Season: Mid Dec – Mid Apr
Access: 20 mins by bus from Tazawako Sta
Information: 0187-46-2011 |
Kitaakita City - Ani Ski Area
Ani’s 3.5-km gondola takes you right to the peak, where magical
forests of ice await the eye and thick powder snow awaits the skis.
Season: Mid Dec - Late Mar
Access: 20 mins by car from Akita Inland Line Aniai Sta; 120 mins by
car from Tohoku Expwy Towada IC
Information: 0186-82-3311 |
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