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: 9 to 21 °C, rain, 10 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 3665 m (3000 to 3950 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1 | 9 / 21 °C | rain | dry | 10 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 9 / 16 °C | drizzle | dry | 9 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 9 / 16 °C | clear sky | dry | 9 h sun |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 8 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 7 / 19 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 7 h sun |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 12 / 21 °C | drizzle | dry | 5 h sun |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 9 / 16 °C | drizzle | dry | 1 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 8 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 7 / 20 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 7 / 19 °C | clear sky | 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 108 EUR per night, median 192 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Hanawa Ski Area page.