Tazawako Ski Resort sits on the shores of Lake Tazawa, Japan's deepest lake at 423 metres, offering 19 courses across varying difficulty levels and superb powder snow conditions from December through March. The resort is part of the broader Tazawako-Kakunodate tourist corridor, allowing visitors to combine ski days with cultural excursions to samurai district Kakunodate. Night skiing is available on select courses under floodlights. The golden statue of princess Tatsuko on the lake shore, half-submerged in winter ice, is an iconic nearby sight.
- Type
- Experience
- Category
- Adventure
- Season
- Winter
- Month
- December to March
- Region
- Tohoku
- Prefecture
- Akita
- City
- Semboku
Highlights
- ◆19 ski courses overlooking Japan's deepest lake
- ◆Reliable powder snow from December through March
- ◆Night skiing available under floodlights
- ◆Easy access to historic Kakunodate samurai district
- ◆Lake Tazawa golden Tatsuko statue for iconic photos