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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.
09/10 Season
18th December 2009
until 25th April 2010
(open every day from until 4th April - after that on 10th, 11th, 17th,
18th, 24th and 25th April)
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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. |
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Ginrei 2 Course
700m
Steepest slope: 32°
Average slope: 25°
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Mt.Komagatake 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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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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Mt. 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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Kamoshika Course
1,100m
Steepest slope: 22°
Average slope: 13°
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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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Kamoshika Junior Course
1,200m
Steepest slope: 20°
Average slope: 15°
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Mizusawa Family Course
1,000m
Steepest slope: 20°
Average slope: 10°
This wide slope is best for beginners and ski lessons. |
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Ginrei Utopia Course
750m
Steepest slope: 25°
Average slope: 18° |
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Kamoshika Forest Course
650m
Steepest slope: 28°
Average slope: 25° |
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Ginrei Paradise Course
600m
Steepest slope: 34°
Average slope: 25°
Fresh deep snow on this course.
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Snow Park
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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 |
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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 8:30 am 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 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 9 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.
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Half day |
1 day |
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General lesson |
3,500 yen |
5,000 yen |
Young child
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elementary school 3rd grade |
4,000 yen |
7,000 yen |
Elementary school 4th
to
6th grade |
3,500 yen |
5,000 yen |
| Private lesson |
8,000 yen |
15,000 yen |
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Telemark ski lesson |
5,000 yen |
8,000 yen |
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Season lesson ticket |
Standard: 35,000 yen
Junior Mate: 35,000 yen
Technical Mate: 40,000 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 & 1pm - 3pm |
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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.
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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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| 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 |
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:
Friday 18th December 2009 - 25th April 2010
The resort is open every day until 54th April. After that, the
resort opens on 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 24th and 25th April for the spring season. Nighta (floodlit
slopes in the evening) is available on Saturdays between 26th December
2009 and 27th February 2010,
and also on
27th December 2009 until 1st January 2010 and 10th January 2010.
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Until 29th March |
Weekdays: 8:30am - 4pm
Saturdays/Holidays/New year: 8:30am - 4pm
Some lifts starting operation at 9am
Nighta: 4:30pm - 9pm |
| 29th March - spring ski |
7am - 3pm |
Below are the lift ticket charges for the 2009/2010 season at Tazawako.
All charges shown in Japanese yen.
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26th Dec
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28th Mar |
Type |
Adult |
Junior / Senior High Students |
Over 60s |
Elementary School Students |
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1 day |
3,800 |
2,600 |
2,800 |
1,000 |
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5 hours |
3,000 |
1,900 |
2,100 |
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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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Nighta |
1,900 |
1,900 |
1,900 |
1,000 |
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Season ticket |
63,000 |
32,550 |
46,200
(over 60s)
13,650
(over 70s) |
10,500 |
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Early Ski:
18th Dec - 25th Dec
Spring Ski:
29th Mar - 25th
Apr
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Type |
Adult |
Junior / Senior High Students |
Over 60s |
Elementary
School Students |
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1 day |
2,600 |
1,900 |
2,100 |
1000 |
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5 hours |
1,800 |
1,300 |
1,400 |
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6 hours + lunch |
2,800 |
2,300 |
2,400 |
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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.
Nighta is from 4:30pm until 9pm. Riding a quad lift requires 2
of the individual tickets purchased (1 time + 11 times tickets).
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 |
Open until 28th March 2010
Opening times: 8:30am - 12 noon and 1pm - 4pm
Visit the
TAZAWAKO WEBSITE for more information.
 
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TAZAWAKO SKI RESORT
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