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: 10 to 21 °C, clear sky, 12 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 3934 m (3680 to 4080 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| mer. 30 sept. | 10 / 21 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| jeu. 1 oct. | 13 / 23 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| ven. 2 oct. | 12 / 17 °C | drizzle | dry | 8 h sun |
| sam. 3 oct. | 11 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| dim. 4 oct. | 8 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| lun. 5 oct. | 8 / 18 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 7 h sun |
| mar. 6 oct. | 13 / 20 °C | drizzle | dry | 2 h sun |
| mer. 7 oct. | 13 / 20 °C | clear sky | dry | 9 h sun |
| jeu. 8 oct. | 11 / 20 °C | drizzle | dry | 4 h sun |
| ven. 9 oct. | 11 / 18 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 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