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. 

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	Mt.Komagatake 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.			Ginrei 2 Course 700m Steepest slope: 32° Average slope: 25°
	Mt.Komagatake 3 Course 650m Steepest slope: 28° Average slope: 25° This slope widens towards the base to let you enjoy carving-skiing.			Kokutai (National Sports Festival) Course 1,600m Steepest slope: 33° Average slope: 27° This long trail offers a wonderful view of the Lake Tazawa.
	Mt. Kuromori Course 550m Steepest slope: 33° Average slope angle: 27° Usually offering a mix of compacted snow, fresh and deep snow.			Shirakaba Course 1,600m Steepest slope: 20° Average slope: 10° This course is best for beginner ski lessons and popular with families.
	Kamoshika Course 1,100m Steepest slope: 22° Average slope: 13°			Mizusawa Champion Course 1,000m Steepest slope: 38° Average slope: 25° The fastest slope in the Tazawa Ski Area.
	Kamoshika Junior Course 1,200m Steepest slope: 20° Average slope: 15°			Mizusawa Family Course 1,000m Steepest slope: 20° Average slope: 10° This wide slope is best for beginners and ski lessons.
	Ginrei Utopia Course 750m Steepest slope: 25° Average slope: 18°			Kamoshika Forest Course 650m Steepest slope: 28° Average slope: 25°
	Ginrei Paradise Course 600m Steepest slope: 34° Average slope: 25° Fresh deep snow on this course.			Snow Park

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 8:30 am to 30 min after chairlifts 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 8:30 am 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 8:30 am to 3:30 pm (Open mostly on weekends)

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The Tazawako Ski School (SAJ) offers lessons in skiing, snowboarding and also telemark skiing. 

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.

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
Sagami Railway Express Bus Reservation Center, Tel: 045 (319) 2149

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: 15th December 2007 - 20th April 2008

The resort is pen every day until 6th April.  After that, the resort opens on 12th/13th, 19th and 20th April for the spring season.  Nighta (floodlit slopes) is available on Saturdays between 22nd December and 23rd February, and also on 29th December - 2nd January, 13th January and 10th February.

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.

Open until 30th March 2008
Opening times: 8:30am - 12 noon and 1pm - 4pm