Nishikawa Chomin (西川町民スキー場)
About Nishikawa Chomin (西川町民スキー場)
A nostalgic, community-driven slope in Yamagata known for its heavy snowfall and unpretentious, old-school Japanese charm.
Highlights
- Retro lift atmosphere
- Deep powder snow
- Local hot springs
- Authentic mountain food
Key Facts
- Altitude: 244m
- Top lift: 338m
- Ski pistes: 1.2km
- Ski lifts: 1
- Lakes nearby: 2
- Mountain huts: 1
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Nishikawa Chomin (西川町民スキー場)
- Today: 11 to 22 °C, clear sky, 12 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 4170 m (4020 to 4410 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mi., 30. Sept. | 11 / 22 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Do., 1. Okt. | 13 / 26 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Fr., 2. Okt. | 12 / 20 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Sa., 3. Okt. | 8 / 19 °C | clear sky | dry | 9 h sun |
| So., 4. Okt. | 8 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 9 h sun |
| Mo., 5. Okt. | 12 / 18 °C | overcast | dry | 1 h sun |
| Di., 6. Okt. | 13 / 22 °C | drizzle | dry | 1 h sun |
| Mi., 7. Okt. | 13 / 21 °C | drizzle | dry | 2 h sun |
| Do., 8. Okt. | 12 / 20 °C | drizzle | dry | 4 h sun |
| Fr., 9. Okt. | 11 / 22 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
Getting to Nishikawa Chomin (西川町民スキー場)
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Yamagata Airport (GAJ), 22 km away, about 22 min by road