Tazawako Skiing Area
The refreshing sensation of carving your own line in the silky powder snow while admiring the views of Lake Tazawa, the deepest lake in Japan, is second to none. There are courses with moguls and deep powder, with both medium and gentle inclines. Courses are wide, letting anyone from beginners to experts enjoy them.The FIS Freestyle Skiing World Cup was held here in February 2015 and 2016.
Street address
- 73-2, Aza Shimotakano, Obonai, Tazawako, Semboku City, Akita
About AKITA Access
- From JR Tazawako Station, take the Ugokotsu bus bound for Nyuto Onsen for approximately 30 minutes. Short walk after getting off at Tazawako ski-jo mae bus stop.
Opening Hours
- Lift operating hours: 9:00-16:00 *Subject to change depending on the season
Closed
- Non-business days vary depending on the season (Open every day during the peak season)
Fee
- 1-day lift pass (with meal coupon)
Adults: 4,000 yen
Children: 1,000 yen
Junior high and high school students: 2,500 yen
Best season
- Jan., Feb., Dec.
Point
- Plan your trip to give yourself adequate time, and remember to take steps to stay warm!
Spots around
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Sake Brewery Hideyoshi
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The Town of Masuda
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Yokote Masuda Manga Museum
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Akita City Folklore and Performing Arts Center (Neburi Nagashi Kan Hall)
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Nakajima Library at Akita International University
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Ando Jozo (Kitaura main store)
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Namahage Museum
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Akita Shimin Ichiba (Akita Citizen's Market)
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Kamakura
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Paper Balloon Festival of Kamihinokinai
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Namahage Sedo Festival
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Lake Tazawa
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Takashimizu Brewery (Akita Shurui Seizoh Co. Ltd.)
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Ikedashi Garden
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Nyuto-onsen-kyo Hot Springs Village
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Akita Airport
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Kakunodate Bukeyashiki-dori Street
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Akita Furusato Village
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Mt. Moriyoshi
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Akita Museum of Art
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Sato Yosuke Inaniwa Udon Noodle-Making Workshop
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Mountain Honey Shop
