Iwappara
About Iwappara
A retro-cool destination defined by its massive, gently sloping bowl that feels like a shared living room for the Niigata mountains.
Highlights
- Wide open slopes
- Vintage lodge culture
- Family-friendly terrain
- Snow country views
Key Facts
- Altitude: 396m
- Top lift: 984m
- Ski pistes: 10.5km
- Ski lifts: 7
- Lakes nearby: 3
- Mountain huts: 3
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Iwappara
- Today: 15 to 22 °C, clear sky, 10 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 4140 m (3530 to 4600 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Sep 25 | 15 / 22 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| Sat, Sep 26 | 15 / 17 °C | rain | 19 mm rain | 1 h sun |
| Sun, Sep 27 | 16 / 21 °C | overcast | dry | 4 h sun |
| Mon, Sep 28 | 16 / 22 °C | overcast | 1 mm rain | 2 h sun |
| Tue, Sep 29 | 14 / 18 °C | drizzle | 4 mm rain | 1 h sun |
| Wed, Sep 30 | 14 / 23 °C | clear sky | 1 mm rain | 8 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 1 | 12 / 20 °C | rain showers | 13 mm rain | 5 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 8 / 15 °C | drizzle | 3 mm rain | 11 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 8 / 17 °C | overcast | dry | 11 h sun |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 14 / 18 °C | drizzle | 2 mm rain | 11 h sun |
Things to do in Iwappara
Hikes nearby — Iwappara (3)
3 curated hiking trails around Iwappara, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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蓬沢新道 (Yomogisawa Shindo)
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茂倉新道 (Shigekura-shindo Trail)
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吾策新道 (Gosaku-shindo Trail)
Getting to Iwappara
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Niigata Airport (KIJ), 115 km away, about 2h03 by road
Where to stay in Iwappara
91 places to stay for a night on 2026-10-02, from 61 EUR per night, median 204 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Iwappara page.