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Tazawako
Akita Prefecture
WEBSITE
Tazawako resort is set in stunning surroundings near Tazawa lake in Akita Prefecture.
One of the most popular resorts in northern Japan, Tazawako is also
renowned for the excellent snow conditions throughout the season as well
as a good selection of varied courses suitable for a wide range of skill
levels.
11/12 Season
16th December 2011
until 22nd April 2012
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| A |
Komagatake
No.2 Course
1,100m
Steepest slope angle: 27°
Average slope
angle: 18°
This is a moderate slope with ups and downs and is popular among
intermediate skiers. |
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Ginrei
No.2 Course
700m
Steepest slope: 32°
Average slope: 25°
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B |
Komagatake
No.3 Course
650m
Steepest slope: 28°
Average slope: 25°
This slope widens towards the base to let you enjoy
carving-skiing. |
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IRIS
Gelende (featured on the Korean drama "IRIS")
1,600m
Steepest slope: 33°
Average slope: 27°
This long trail offers a wonderful view of the Lake Tazawa. |
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| C |
Kuromori Course
550m
Steepest slope: 33°
Average slope
angle: 27°
Usually offering a mix of compacted snow, fresh and deep
snow. |
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Shirakaba Course
1,600m
Steepest slope: 20°
Average slope: 10°
This course is best for beginner ski lessons and popular with families. |
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| D |
Kamoshika Course
1,100m
Steepest slope: 22°
Average slope: 13°
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K |
Kokutai (National Sports
Festival) Course
1,600m
Steepest slope: 33°
Average slope: 27°
This long trail offers a wonderful view of the Lake Tazawa.
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Kamoshika Junior Course
1,200m
Steepest slope: 20°
Average slope: 15°
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Mizusawa Champion Course
1,000m
Steepest slope: 38°
Average slope: 25°
The fastest slope in the Tazawa Ski Area. |
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Ginrei Utopia Course
750m
Steepest slope: 25°
Average slope: 18° |
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Mizusawa Course
1,000m
Steepest slope: 20°
Average slope: 10°
This wide slope is best for beginners and ski lessons. |
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Ginrei Paradise Course
600m
Steepest slope: 34°
Average slope: 25°
Fresh deep snow on this course.
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Kamoshika Forest Course
650m
Steepest slope: 28°
Average slope: 25° |
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Number
of trails:
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13 |
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Altitude:
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608m (ranging from 578m to 1,186m) |
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Longest run:
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3km |
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Total area of courses:
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100ha |
| Course
breakdown: |
Advanced skiers 40%
Intermediate skiers
30%
Beginners 30 % |
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Number of lifts:
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6 in total
2 quad lifts & 4 pair lifts |
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Capacity:
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9,699 passengers per hour |
There are 950 seats in total available in the three restaurants at the
resort, serving a variety of
dishes including local specialties - look out for the potatoes and carrots grown by the
staff of the ski resort!
Shirakaba (450 seats)
Shirakaba has plenty of mouthwatering dishes, including the Chef’s
specialties - Ginger Ramen and Soup Spaghetti. The local beer - originating in Tazawako
- is also highly recommended. Open from 9am to the time when lifts
end operation.
Kamoshika (250 seats)
Kamoshika is located close to the Kamoshika parking lot and a good place
to use as a base camp, especially during early season & spring skiing
season. Open from 9am to the time when lifts end
operation. (Open mostly on weekends)
Ginrei (250 seats)
Ginrei is located almost in the center of the resort and looks down on
Lake Tazawa with fantastic views of the lake and surrounding scenery. Ginrei serves light meals
and is open
from 9:30am to 3pm (Open mostly on weekends)
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The Tazawako Ski School (SAJ) offers lessons in
skiing, snowboarding and also telemark skiing. Lesson are from
10am and 1:30pm.
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Type |
Half day |
1 day |
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General lesson |
3,500 yen |
5,000 yen |
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Pre-elementary school |
5,000 yen |
8,000 yen |
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Elementary school
1st to 3rd grade |
4,000 yen |
7,000 yen |
Elementary school 4th
to
6th grade |
3,500 yen |
5,000 yen |
| Private lesson
(1 person) |
8,000 yen |
15,000 yen |
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Private lesson (2-3 people) |
12,000 yen |
20,000 yen |
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Private lesson (4-5 people) |
16,000 yen |
25,000 yen |
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Private lesson (6-7 people) |
20,000 yen |
30,000 yen |
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Private lesson (8 or more) |
24,000 yen |
35,000 yen |
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Free time lesson |
1 hour - 5,000 yen |
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Telemark ski lesson |
5,000 yen |
8,000 yen |
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Contact:
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0187 (46) 2653 |
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School Hours:
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10am -12 noon & 1:30pm - 3:30pm |
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Registration: |
School Office Ski Center - "LELA" 1st Floor from 9am and
12:30pm |
Located on the 1st Floor of the
Ski Center "LELA". There is a wide choice of snowboards, skis,
ski boards, snow scoots,
snow pull, snow shoes and Japanese-style snow shoes.
Telemark skis are also available to rent (3000 yen per day).
| Items |
Full day |
5 hours |
3 hours |
| Ski/snowboard set - adult |
3500 yen |
2800 yen |
2100 yen |
| Ski/snowboard set - child |
2000 yen |
1600 yen |
1200 yen |
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| Expert carving skis |
3500 yen |
3000 yen |
2500 yen
(1hr, 1000 yen) |
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| Wear set - adult |
3500 yen |
2800 yen |
2100 yen |
| Wear set - child |
2000 yen |
1600 yen |
1200 yen |
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| Full set - adult |
6000 yen |
4800 yen |
4200 yen |
| Full set - child |
3500 yen |
2800 yen |
2400 yen |
Snowscoot:
2 hours - 1500 yen; 1 day - 3000 yen
Snowshoe:
3 hours - 1000 yen
Sledge:
3 hours - 800 yen
By train
Take the Akita Shinkansen (Bullet Train) to Tazawako Station
2 hours 59
min. from Tokyo
1 hours 16 min. from Sendai
56 minutes from Akita
29 minutes
from Morioka.
By night bus (Lake & Port)
Yokohama Station West Gate
Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal > Tazawako Sta.
Bus Terminal (reserved seats required)
For details and reservation:
Ugokotsu Express Bus Reservation Center,
Tel: 0182 (32) 9500
Express Bus Reservation Center, Tel: 0466 (24) 5006
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Yokohama |
Hamamatucho |
Tazawako |
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Tazawako |
21:35 |
22:25 |
8:00 |
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Yokohama |
20:20 |
6:05 |
6:50 |
By regular bus
Between Tazawako Station and Tazawako Ski
Area there are 13 round-trips a day with a journey time of about 30
minutes. Contact: Tazawako Bus Terminal, 0187 (43) 1511
By car
Tazawako is a 49km (1 hour) journey from the Morioka I.C. on the Tohoku Expressway. (38km
on Route 46
towards Akita, then turn right at the T intersection towards Lake Tazawa, 6km
toward Hachimantai, then urn right at the Kosendatsu crossroad and 5km
on the prefectural highway.)
From the airport
New access from Akita Airport using the Akita Airport liner is now
available!
Season:
Friday 16th December 2011 - Sunday 22th April 2012
The resort is open every day until 8th April 2012. After that, the
resort opens on 14th, 15th, 21st and 22nd April for the spring season.
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Until 1st April 2012 |
Weekdays: 9am - 4:30pm
Some lifts have varying opening times |
| 2nd
April - spring ski |
7am - 2:30pm |
Below are the lift ticket charges for the 2011/2012 season at Tazawako.
All charges shown in Japanese yen.
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23rd Dec
-
25th Mar |
Type |
Adult |
Junior / Senior High Students |
Over 60s |
Elementary School Students |
3 hours
includes 1000 yen
free lunch voucher |
3,200 |
2,100 |
2,300 |
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30 hours |
21,500 |
13,500 |
15,500 |
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* The above two special tickets include a
charity contribution to the Great East Japan Earthquake
recovery efforts. |
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1
day |
3,800 |
2,600 |
2,800 |
1,000 |
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5 hours |
3,200 |
2,100 |
2,300 |
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6 hours + Free lunch |
4,000 |
2,900 |
3,100 |
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1 time |
400 |
400 |
400 |
220 |
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11 times |
4,000 |
4,000 |
4,000 |
2,200 |
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Season ticket |
63,000 |
32,550 |
47,250
(over 60s)
14,700
(over 70s) |
10,500 |
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Early Ski:
16th Dec - 22nd Dec
Spring Ski:
26th
Mar - 22nd
Apr
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Type |
Adult |
Junior / Senior High Students |
Over 60s |
Elementary
School Students |
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3 hours
includes 1000 yen free lunch
voucher |
2,300 |
1,700 |
1,900 |
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* The above special ticket includes a charity
contribution to the Great East Japan Earthquake recovery
efforts. |
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1 day |
3,000 |
2,100 |
2,300 |
1,000 |
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5 hours |
1,800 |
1,300 |
1,400 |
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6 hours + lunch |
3,000 |
2,400 |
2,600 |
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1 time |
400 |
400 |
400 |
220 |
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11 times |
4,000 |
4,000 |
4,000 |
2,200 |
Children younger than elementary school age ride the lifts for
free. A 5 hour ticket is valid for 5 hours after purchase.
Parents can enjoy the slopes while the kids are being looked after in
the
Kids Room at the resort. Reservations are required. The Kids Room can be
found on the 1st Floor of
Ski center "Lela" and welcomes children from the ages 2-6.
| Time |
Charge |
| 3 hours |
2,000 yen |
| 5 hours |
3,000 yen |
| 1 day |
3,500 yen |
Opening times: 9am - 12:30pm and 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Visit the
TAZAWAKO WEBSITE for more information.
 
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TAZAWAKO SKI RESORT
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