Skiing : Akita Prefecture



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Winter in
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Tohoku

Aomori Prefecture
Winter Tourism
Skiing
Culture and History
Hot Springs

Iwate Prefecture
Winter Tourism
Skiing
Culture and History
Hot Springs

Akita Prefecture
Winter Tourism
Skiing
Culture and History
Hot Springs

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

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

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

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

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