Hanawa Ski Area
About Hanawa Ski Area
A low-key northern outpost where deep Akita powder meets the quiet, authentic hospitality of rural Japanese hot spring culture.
Highlights
- Untracked tree runs
- Thermal onsen baths
- Quiet backcountry access
- Authentic Akita cuisine
Key Facts
- Altitude: 256m
- Top lift: 744m
- Ski pistes: 3.8km
- Ski lifts: 3
- Lakes nearby: 3
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Hanawa Ski Area
- Today: 10 to 22 °C, drizzle, 10 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 3700 m (3160 to 3950 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| čt 1. 10. | 10 / 22 °C | drizzle | dry | 10 h sun |
| pá 2. 10. | 9 / 16 °C | drizzle | dry | 8 h sun |
| so 3. 10. | 10 / 15 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 7 h sun |
| ne 4. 10. | 7 / 16 °C | clear sky | dry | 9 h sun |
| po 5. 10. | 6 / 20 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 6 h sun |
| út 6. 10. | 13 / 18 °C | rain | dry | 2 h sun |
| st 7. 10. | 11 / 19 °C | overcast | dry | 3 h sun |
| čt 8. 10. | 8 / 18 °C | drizzle | dry | 6 h sun |
| pá 9. 10. | 7 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| so 10. 10. | 7 / 17 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 8 h sun |
Things to do in Hanawa Ski Area
Hikes nearby — Hanawa Ski Area (1)
1 curated hiking trails around Hanawa Ski Area, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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浦志内林道
Getting to Hanawa Ski Area
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Odate Noshiro Airport (ONJ), 39 km away, about 56 min by road
Where to stay in Hanawa Ski Area
6 places to stay for a night on 2026-10-02, from 107 EUR per night, median 159 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Hanawa Ski Area page.