Nakazato Snow Wood Ski Area
Yuzawa Town, Niigata
Introduction
Nakazato Snow Wood is a ski area located in Yuzawa Town in Niigata Prefecture. It is about a 10-minute drive from the centre of the town.
There are two pair lifts at this ski area with a steepest slope of 31 degrees.
Nakazato Snow Wood is located very close to the larger Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort. The two are not physically connected, and they do not share a lift ticket.
Yuzawa Town and neighbouring Minamiuonuma City are home to over 20 individual ski areas, including some of the most well-known in Japan. View the full list here. With easy and quick access by train and road and a wide choice in a relatively compact area, this region is one of Japan's most popular ski destinations. The region usually enjoys heavy and consistent snowfall each winter. Yuzawa is also known for onsen hot springs and as the inspiration for the famous Nobel prize-winning novel Yukiguni (Snow Country).
The Mountain
670m
Top elevation
183m
Vertical
487m
Base elevation
3
Number of courses
1500m
Longest course
31°
Steepest course
50%
Beginner
30%
Intermediate
20%
Advanced
2
Total ski lifts
0
Ropeways
0
Gondolas
0
Quad lifts
0
Triple lifts
2
Pair lifts
0
Single lifts
0
Other lifts
Skiers
94%
Snowboarders
6%
Nakazato Snow Wood Ski Area facilities
Park, off-piste & other activities
N/A
Families & children
Yuki Yuki Land (Snow Snow Land) is a play-in-the-snow area at the base of the Nakazato Snow Wood. Features include a snow escalator, snow tubing and various experiences. 1 day entry is 700 yen and it is normally open from 9:30am until 4:30pm.
There is a Kids Room nursery facility for children ages 1-6 years. The facility is open from 9:00am until 5:00pm (closed between 12:00pm and 2:00pm).
Lessons
There are a number of independent ski and snowboard schools that cover the Yuzawa area and offer lessons in English.
Rental & other facilities
Ski and snowboard equipment & wear rental is available.
Nakazato Snow Wood Ski Area opening information
Typical season
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Nakazato Snow Wood is normally open from 8:30am until 5:00pm.
There is no night skiing at this ski area.
Nakazato Snow Wood Ski Area address & further information
Tsuchitaru 4731-2
Yuzawa-machi
Minamiuonuma-gun
Niigata-ken
949-6103