Tazawako is located on the western slopes of Mt Komagatake in Semboku city in the eastern region of Akita Prefecture. The resort overlooks Lake Tazawa and is close to the western border of Iwate Prefecture. It has hosted numerous national ski events. Tazawako has been operating since 1969.
Akita Prefecture is located in the Tohoku region of northern Honshu. Akita faces the Sea of Japan in the west and is bordered by Aomori, Iwate, Miyagi and Yamagata prefectures from north to south. The region has cold winters and there are numerous ski hills located around the prefecture, though most of them are small scale with just one or two lifts.
The Mountain
1186m
608m
578m
38"
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3000m
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30%
30%
Skiers 60%
Ropeways
Gondolas
Quad lifts
Triple lifts
Pair lifts
Single lifts
Other
Boarders 40%
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Tazawako Course Map
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Tazawako Snow Depth Statistics
Official snow depth numbers from the current season and previous season
Ski and snowboard lessons are available at Tazawako.
Equipment Rental
Ski Rental:
Available
Snowboard Rental:
Available
Ski and snowboard equipment rental is available. Ski and snowboard wear rental is also available.
Children's facilities
The 'Chibbiko Hiroba' kids area on the snow is located just at the base of Tazawako and is free to enter.
Park information
There is a Slopestyle course area and various items.
Tazawako Season & Opening Times
Typical season is from Mid December until Late March
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
Daytime
Weekends and holidays
Normally open from 8:30am until 4:00pm
Weekdays
Normally open from 9:00am until 4:00pm
'Nighta' (night skiing)
Weekends and holidays
No
Weekdays
No
Opening information
Tazawako is normally open from 9:00am until 4:00pm on weekdays and from 8:30am on weekends and holidays.
There is no night skiing at Tazawako.
Tazawako Lift Ticket Charges
Adults
Child
Elementary School age
Older Child
High School age
Senior
60 years & over
1 Day
4,100 yen
1,100 yen
2,600 yen
3,000 yen
4 Hours
3,200 yen
2,000 yen
2,400 yen
5 Hours
3,700 yen
2,500 yen
2,700 yen
1 Lift Coupon
410 yen
230 yen
410 yen
410 yen
11 Lift Coupons
4,100 yen
2,300 yen
4,100 yen
4,100 yen
Season Ticket
65,000 yen
10,000 yen
25,000 yen
50,000 yen
2020-2021 Season lift tickets
A season ticket for Junior High School students is 25,000 yen. A season ticket for Senior High School students is 30,000 yen. A season ticket for people 70 years and over is 20,000 yen.
Getting to Tazawako
By public transport
Train
6.2km from Tazawako Station on the Akita Shinkansen line
6.2km from Tazawako Station on the Tazawako line
Information
Tazawko is about 6km from Tazawako Station on the Tazawako line.
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Ropeways
Gondolas
Quad lifts
Triple lifts
Pair lifts
Single lifts
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