- Nearest station
- Owani Onsen
- Station to lifts
- 10min
Overview
Located in Aomori Prefecture in northern Japan, Owani Onsen is a modest family-friendly ski resort that combines winter sports with the region's famous hot spring culture. Operating between elevations of 160m to 720m, the resort features 9 runs serviced by 5 lifts, making it an accessible option for beginners and intermediate skiers. The resort's relatively low altitude and compact size create an intimate, uncrowded skiing experience distinctly different from Japan's larger destination resorts.
What sets Owani Onsen apart is its impressive 650cm of annual snowfall—remarkable for its elevation—and the availability of night skiing, extending your time on the slopes after dark. The resort's true uniqueness lies in its namesake onsen (hot springs) at the base, where visitors can soak in therapeutic mineral waters after a day on the mountain, embodying the quintessential Japanese ski experience. This combination of reliable snow conditions, manageable terrain, and authentic onsen culture makes Owani Onsen an ideal choice for international visitors seeking a traditional Japanese winter getaway without the crowds of more famous resorts.
Average annual snowfall is 650 cm. Conditions vary through the season.
Key facts
Guides
Getting there
How to reach the resort from the nearest station and from Tokyo, what each leg costs, and what the JR Pass actually covers.
Read the guide- Nearest station
- Owani Onsen
- Station to lifts
- 10 min
Runs & lifts
Every run with its gradient and length, the piste map, and which lifts run when.
Read the guide- Runs
- 9
- Lifts
- 3
- Vertical drop
- 441 m
- Beginner terrain
- 45%
Lift passes
Day, half-day, multi-day and season prices, plus where a pass is cheaper than at the window.
Read the guide- Adult Day
- ¥3,500
Rentals & lessons
Rental shops with prices, and which ski schools teach in English rather than claiming to.
Read the guideConditions & webcams
Base depth, new snow, lift status and the webcams pointing at the mountain right now.
Read the guide- Annual Snowfall
- 650 cm
At the resort
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Location
40.507437, 140.566335
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