A scenic seven-course area near Lake Towada with a hot-spring village base and gentle terrain.
Runs
7
Vertical
255m
Summit
487m
Base 232m
Annual snow
~6m/season
Hidden gem
Why Towadako Onsen Ski Area
A scenic seven-course area near Lake Towada with a hot-spring village base and gentle terrain.
Scenic Towada Lake onsen resort area with seven courses. Now Oirase Gorge Onsen Ski Resort. Mountain views with hot spring village base.
Plan your trip
Towadako Onsen Ski Area is a small local Tohoku hill — basic family terrain, heavy regional snow, and realistic only with a car. Best for travellers exploring rural northern Japan.
Hand-picked stays across the resort's two zones.
No on-mountain hotel — base in Towadako / Aomori for chain hotels and onsen options.
Pass, lessons, gear, and guides for powder days.
Local-hill pricing — typically ¥3,000–¥4,500 adult day. Often discounted for kids.
Terrain in detail
TameFamily-focused. If you're after gnarly black runs, look elsewhere. Difficulty, powder character, and the stats that matter on the mountain itself.
Hardcore index
19
Family-focused. If you're after gnarly black runs, look elsewhere.
From terrain split, run profile, vertical drop, expert features.
Powder profile
Cold Tohoku storms — drier than the Sea of Japan coast.
Drier on cold storms, deeper when the Sea of Japan fires.
6
m~
per season
Frequent deep days through midwinter
Expert runs
7 total
No advanced split published — see trail map.
Vertical drop
255m
Compact mountain.
Steepest pitch
—
Pitch not published.
Backcountry gates
None
In-bounds skiing only.
Tree skiing
Yes
Tagged for proper tree runs.
Moguls
Few
Mostly cord and powder.
Best for
Terrain & features
Getting there
Nearest airport, train and bus options, and what the drive looks like in winter conditions.
From airport
Approx
Train / bus
Bus from Aomori or Hachinohe; car recommended for flexibility
Drive
Bus from Aomori or Hachinohe; car recommended for flexibility
Overview
Bus from Aomori or Hachinohe; car recommended for flexibility.
From airport
Approx. 1.5 hours from Aomori Airport (AOJ) by car.
Live conditions
Off-seasonThe mountain is resting.
Next season
Opens late November
Current temp 11°C, wind 11 km/h. We’ll resume the daily report once snowfall picks up.
Forecast data via Open-Meteo. Refreshes hourly. Always verify with the resort before driving up.
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At the resort
Book accommodationOfficial resort siteGetting there
Domestic flights to SendaiTohoku airport transfers