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 22 °C, clear sky, 10 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 3966 m (3720 to 4130 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| gio 1 ott | 12 / 22 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| ven 2 ott | 12 / 17 °C | drizzle | dry | 7 h sun |
| sab 3 ott | 9 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| dom 4 ott | 7 / 18 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| lun 5 ott | 10 / 18 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 6 h sun |
| mar 6 ott | 13 / 17 °C | drizzle | dry | 0 h sun |
| mer 7 ott | 10 / 17 °C | drizzle | dry | 2 h sun |
| gio 8 ott | 9 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| ven 9 ott | 8 / 20 °C | clear sky | dry | 8 h sun |
| sab 10 ott | 9 / 20 °C | overcast | dry | 1 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