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: 9 to 16 °C, partly cloudy, 9 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 3020 m (2010 to 3460 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10月3日(土) | 9 / 16 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 9 h sun |
| 10月4日(日) | 6 / 17 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 5 h sun |
| 10月5日(月) | 12 / 21 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| 10月6日(火) | 15 / 19 °C | drizzle | dry | 7 h sun |
| 10月7日(水) | 8 / 17 °C | drizzle | dry | 7 h sun |
| 10月8日(木) | 9 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| 10月9日(金) | 9 / 20 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| 10月10日(土) | 8 / 20 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| 10月11日(日) | 9 / 21 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| 10月12日(月) | 10 / 19 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 6 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