Nakazato Snow Wood Ski Area

中里スノーウッドスキー場
Nakazato Snow Wood Ski Area map

Yuzawa Town, Niigata

新潟県湯沢町

Planned ski season (subject to change) [?]
Saturday 21st December 2024 until Monday 31st March 2025

Previous ski seasons (actual dates) [?]
2023-2024: 24th December 2023 - 31st March 2024
2022-2023: 25th December 2022 - 2nd April 2023
2021-2022: 24th December 2021 - 3rd April 2022

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

Max Elevation

670m

Top elevation

Vertical Difference

183m

Vertical

Min Elevation

487m

Base elevation

Total Ski Courses

3

Number of courses

Longest Course

1500m

Longest course

Steepest Slope

31°

Steepest course

50%

Beginner

30%

Intermediate

20%

Advanced

2

Total ski lifts

ropeways 0

0

Ropeways

gondolas 0

0

Gondolas

quad lifts 0

0

Quad lifts

triple lifts 0

0

Triple lifts

pair lifts

2

Pair lifts

single lifts 0

0

Single lifts

other lifts 0

0

Other lifts

Skiers

94%

Snowboarders

6%

Skiing and snowboarding are both allowed at Nakazato Snow Wood Ski Area
Nakazato Snow Wood Ski Area course map small
The above image has been created by SnowJapan to show the position of ski lifts at Nakazato Snow Wood Ski Area.

Nakazato Snow Wood Ski Area facilities

park facilities

Park, off-piste & other activities

N/A

children facilities

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

Lessons

There are a number of independent ski and snowboard schools that cover the Yuzawa area and offer lessons in English.

Please see the Listings section.

Rental

Rental & other facilities

Ski and snowboard equipment & wear rental is available.

Nakazato Snow Wood Ski Area opening information

Opening time

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

address

Tsuchitaru 4731-2
Yuzawa-machi
Minamiuonuma-gun
Niigata-ken
949-6103

Telephone: 025-787-3511