Nakazato Snow Wood is a small ski area located next to the larger Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort to the southeast of central Yuzawa town in Niigata Prefecture. The two are not physically connected and 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. 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 very heavy and consistent snowfall each winter. Yuzawa town is known as being the inspiration for the famous Nobel prize-winning novel Yukiguni (Snow Country).
The Mountain
670m
183m
487m
31"
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1500m
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Skiers 94%
Ropeways
Gondolas
Quad lifts
Triple lifts
Pair lifts
Single lifts
Other
Boarders 6%
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Nakazato Snow Wood Snow Depth Statistics
Official snow depth numbers from the current season and previous season
There are a number of independent ski and snowboard schools that cover the Yuzawa area and offer lessons in English - please check the Lessons in English section for current listings on SnowJapan.
Equipment Rental
Ski Rental:
Available
Snowboard Rental:
Available
Ski and snowboard equipment & wear rental is available.
Children's facilities
Yuki Yuki Land (Snow Snow Land) is a play-in-the-snow area at the base of the ski area. Features include a snow escalator, snow tubing and various experiences. 1 day entry is 500 yen. Open from 9:30am until 4:30pm.
There is a Kids Room nursery facility for children ages 1-6 years, usually open on weekends. The facility is open from 9:00am until 5:00pm (closed between 12:00pm and 1:30pm).
Park information
There are no special snow park facilities.
Nakazato Snow Wood Season & Opening Times
Typical season is from Mid December until Early April
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
Daytime
Weekends and holidays
Normally open from 8:30am until 5:00pm
Weekdays
Normally open from 8:30am until 5:00pm
'Nighta' (night skiing)
Weekends and holidays
No
Weekdays
No
Opening information
Nakazato Snow Wood is normally open from 8:30am until 5:00pm.
There is no night skiing at this area.
Nakazato Snow Wood Lift Ticket Charges
Adults
Child
Senior
1 Day (weekends & holidays)
2,500 yen
2,000 yen
1 Day (weekdays)
2,000 yen
1,600 yen
2 Days (weekends & holidays)
4,200 yen
3,200 yen
2 Days (weekdays)
3,300 yen
2,300 yen
2 Days (mixed)
3,900 yen
2,900 yen
6 Lift Coupons
1,600 yen
1,100 yen
2021-2022 Season Lift Tickets
The 'mixed' ticket noted above is a two day ticket - one day being a weekend or holiday and the other day being a weekday.
Getting to Nakazato Snow Wood
By public transport
Train
6.1km from Echigo Yuzawa Station on the Joetsu Shinkansen line
0.5km from Echigo Nakazato Station on the Joetsu Line
6.1km from Echigo Yuzawa Station on the Hokuhoku Line
Information
The small Echigo Nakazato train station on the Joetsu local line is less than half a km from the base lift.
The main Echigo Yuzawa Station - which is serviced by the local Joetsu line, Hokuriku line and also the Joetsu Shinkansen line - is just over 6km from Nakazato Snow Wood.
Bus
A shuttle bus stops near the base that travels between different ski areas in Yuzawa.
By Car
5.1km from the Yuzawa IC on the Kanetsu Expressway
13.7km from the Shiozawa Ishiuchi IC on the Kanetsu Expressway
Nearest national route: Route 17 (4.4km away)
Nearest prefecture road: Prefecture Road 541
Direction
Nakazato Snow Wood is just over 5km from the Yuzawa IC exit on the Kanetsu Expressway.
Turn left onto Route 17 and go about 600m to the traffic lights at the 7-11 convenience store. Turn left at the traffic lights and continue for about 650m until you reach another set of traffic lights by a Save On convenience store. Turn right at these traffic lights and continue straight on this road for about 1km through two sets of traffic lights. After going under the Expressway bridge and then the local train line bridge, the road quickly bends to the right - keep on this road. Go past Echigo Nakazato Station to the left and Yuzawa Nakazato ski hill. Before the road bends off to the right, turn left to go to the car park and base lift.
Parking
Parking is available near the base of the ski area.
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Ropeways
Gondolas
Quad lifts
Triple lifts
Pair lifts
Single lifts
Other
