Nishiwaga
About Nishiwaga
A remote snowy sanctuary in Iwate defined by its deep winter drifts and a unique culture of thermal bathing inside railway stations.
Highlights
- Train station onsens
- Heavy snowfall heritage
- Wild mountain vegetables
- Hidden forest springs
Key Facts
- Altitude: 328m
- Ski lifts: 1
- Lakes nearby: 7
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Nishiwaga
- Today: 12 to 17 °C, drizzle, 7 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 2376 m (1950 to 3400 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fr., 2. Okt. | 12 / 17 °C | drizzle | dry | 7 h sun |
| Sa., 3. Okt. | 9 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| So., 4. Okt. | 6 / 19 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Mo., 5. Okt. | 13 / 19 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 6 h sun |
| Di., 6. Okt. | 12 / 20 °C | rain showers | dry | 2 h sun |
| Mi., 7. Okt. | 10 / 17 °C | drizzle | dry | 3 h sun |
| Do., 8. Okt. | 10 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Fr., 9. Okt. | 9 / 19 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Sa., 10. Okt. | 8 / 20 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| So., 11. Okt. | 8 / 19 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
Getting to Nishiwaga
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Iwate Hanamaki Airport (HNA), 31 km away, about 52 min by road