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: 13 to 26 °C, clear sky, 11 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 4198 m (3440 to 4470 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| jeu. 1 oct. | 13 / 26 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| ven. 2 oct. | 12 / 19 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| sam. 3 oct. | 11 / 19 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| dim. 4 oct. | 9 / 19 °C | clear sky | dry | 8 h sun |
| lun. 5 oct. | 11 / 18 °C | overcast | dry | 3 h sun |
| mar. 6 oct. | 15 / 19 °C | rain | dry | 1 h sun |
| mer. 7 oct. | 13 / 19 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 6 h sun |
| jeu. 8 oct. | 11 / 20 °C | drizzle | dry | 6 h sun |
| ven. 9 oct. | 10 / 20 °C | clear sky | dry | 8 h sun |
| sam. 10 oct. | 12 / 21 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 5 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