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Nyuto Ski Resort
Popular with beginners and families, Nyuto has skiing from mid-November
until the blooming of the cherry trees in early May. Check out
the Junior Alpine and Snowboard Contests in spring.
Season Begins: Nov 21 (Fri)
Access: 45 mins by bus from Tazawako Sta.
Information: 0187-46-2244
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Tazawako Kogen ASSL Ski Resort
Great slope access with lifts running directly from the Tazawako
Hot Springs hotel area. On one side is the wooded beginner and
intermediate area, on the other the more challenging expert course.
Enjoy fabulous powder in a great atmosphere at this All-Season
Spa Resort Land.
Season Begins: Dec 13 (Fri)
Access: 30 mins by bus from Tazawako Sta.
Information: 0187-46-2723
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Snow World Tazawa
Japan's deepest lake, Lake Tazawa, and Japan's tallest golden
Kannon statue spread out before you as you enjoy the light powder
at Snow World and Snowmobile Land, too!
Season Begins: Dec 20 (Sat)
Access: 20 mins by bus from Tazawako Sta.
Information: 0187-46-2016
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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 Begins: Nov 19 (Wed)
Access: 40 mins by car from Hachimantai Sta., or 4 hrs from Akita
City
Information: 0186-31-2020
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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: Dec 12 (Fri)
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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