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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| vie, 2 oct | 12 / 17 °C | drizzle | dry | 7 h sun |
| sáb, 3 oct | 9 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| dom, 4 oct | 6 / 19 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| lun, 5 oct | 13 / 19 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 6 h sun |
| mar, 6 oct | 12 / 20 °C | rain showers | dry | 2 h sun |
| mié, 7 oct | 10 / 17 °C | drizzle | dry | 3 h sun |
| jue, 8 oct | 10 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| vie, 9 oct | 9 / 19 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| sáb, 10 oct | 8 / 20 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| dom, 11 oct | 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