Kawaba Ski Resort Guide
Kawaba, Japan
| Recommended For | Intermediates. |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 12km7 miles |
| Highest Lift | 1,870m6,135ft |
| Resort Height | 1,290m4,232ft |
| Nearest Airports | Tokyo and Niigata |
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Kawaba
A new resort ( opened in 1990 ) with modern facilities.
Summary
The Japanese ski resort of Kawaba is at an altitude of 1,290m4,232ft, with 12km7 miles of marked runs.
Kawaba has direct access to 12km7 miles of downhill skiing, with 11 marked pistes, served by a total of 6 ski lifts.
Skiing
There is skiing to suit a range of abilities.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Kawaba?
The next notable snow forecast is 9cm3in, expected on 2 March, with around 16cm6in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to resort | Snow to resort |
Ski Area Stats
Kawaba Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 2 | 2km1 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 5 | 6km4 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 4 | 4km2 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 12km7 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 6 | |
Altitudes
Kawaba Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 1,870m6,135ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,290m4,232ft |
| Resort Altitude (Kawaba) | 1,290m4,232ft |
Snowboarding
Further facilities on offer include Table Top, One Make and Wave. Boarders also welcome on the slopes.
Location and Map
Where is Kawaba?
This ski resort is in Tone, Gunma, Japan.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Kawaba is Tokyo, 154 minutes drive away.
Niigata airport is also within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The six ski lifts are able to uplift 11,142 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Kawaba 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 Kawaba, 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 Kawaba Tourist Office for the latest.
