Overview
Suishozan Ski Area is a ski slope located in Osarizawa, Kazuno City, Akita Prefecture. Right nearby stands Osarizawa Mine, a theme park built on the site of the former Osarizawa mine, and the ski area is managed and operated by that same facility. It offers three courses of differing gradients, ranging from beginner to advanced, along with a rest house that includes a cafeteria. Set in a town shaped by mining history, it is a distinctive spot where visitors can enjoy both winter sports and industrial heritage.
Highlights
- ●Three courses in all, covering everything from beginner to advanced
- ●A rest house with an attached cafeteria for a relaxed day out
- ●A location that pairs perfectly with the adjacent Osarizawa Mine
- ●The rare origin of being run by a theme park on a former mine site
History
What sets this ski area apart is that it is run together with Osarizawa Mine, the theme park that repurposes the site of the old Osarizawa mine, once known for producing copper and other ores. The history of Osarizawa's mining prosperity now lives on in the form of a theme park and ski slope that welcome visitors. For details on when it opened and how it is run, it is best to consult the facility's official information.
Access
The ski area lies in Osarizawa, Kazuno City, at roughly 40.18 degrees north and 140.76 degrees east. Because it adjoins the Osarizawa Mine theme park on the former mine site, the two are easy to visit together. As transport from the nearest station, winter road conditions, and opening days can change, please confirm the current details through official information before your trip.
Best season
The best season is midwinter, when snow has piled up and all the courses are open. With three runs spanning beginner to advanced, the slope suits everyone from families to those keen to ski hard. Because the operating period and snowfall vary from year to year, checking ahead of your visit will give you peace of mind.
Map
40.1774, 140.7639 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Arrive at Suishozan Ski Area and choose from the three courses to match your level
- 2Take a break with a warm meal at the rest house with its cafeteria
- 3In the afternoon, learn about mining history at the neighboring Osarizawa Mine
- 4End the day in the town of Osarizawa, sensing the traces of its mining past
Did you know?
💡 It is an unusual arrangement for a ski slope to be managed by a theme park on a former mine site. After working up a sweat on the slopes, visitors can explore the tunnels and mining history at the same operator's Osarizawa Mine, making it possible to savor both snow and industrial heritage in a single day.
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