Iwappara Ski Resort Guide
Iwappara, Japan
| Highest Lift | 985m3,232ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Lift | 400m1,312ft |
| Nearest Airports | Niigata and Tokyo |
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Iwappara
The Japanese ski resort of Iwappara is at an altitude of 400m1,312ft.
Summary
Iwappara has direct access to 10 marked pistes, served by a total of 9 ski lifts.
The skiing is at relatively low altitude, so snow cover can be variable.
Skiing
There is skiing to suit a range of abilities.
Snowboarding
Sorry, we don't yet know much about Snowboarding in Iwappara.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Iwappara?
The next notable snow forecast is 14cm5in, expected on 16 January, with around 61cm24in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
Iwappara Ski Area
| Pistes Number of runs | 10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 9 | |
Altitudes
Iwappara Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 985m3,232ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 400m1,312ft |
Location and Map
Where is Iwappara?
This ski resort is in Tsuchidaru, Yuzawa, Japan.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Iwappara is Niigata, 128 minutes drive away.
Tokyo airport is also within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
There are nine ski lifts.
Season Dates
When is Iwappara open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
COVID-19 / Coronavirus
We don't yet have specific details of the COVID-19 precautions being taken in Iwappara, but they are likely to include most of the following :-
- Face masks required on lifts, and in shops.
- Social distancing in public areas.
- Reduced lift capacity.
- Extensive disinfection / sanitization.
French Ski Resort COVID-19 Measures describes further measures that may also be applied.
Visit the Tourist Office Website for the latest.
