Peak Elevation
1,870 m
6,135 ft
Vertical Drop
580 m
1,903 ft
Skiable Area
120 ha
296.5 ac
Avg Snowfall
475 cm
187.1 in
Lifts
6
Kawaba Weather Forecast
About
Kawaba Ski Resort lies in Kawaba Village in Gunma Prefecture, Japan, about two hours from Tokyo. Six lifts serve eleven pistes with roughly 580 metres of vertical, between about 1,290 and 1,870 metres, and the top-to-bottom run stretches around 3,300 metres. A terrain park and tree-run backcountry give it appeal beyond its groomed intermediate slopes.
Terrain
Difficulty Breakdown
Local symbols shown first, North American second
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Operated by Kawaba Resort Co., Ltd.
Data validated from official sources but may be incomplete or outdated. Always verify with the resort directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many lifts does Kawaba have?
Kawaba has 6 ski lifts, with a combined uphill capacity of approximately 11,142 riders per hour.
What is the vertical drop at Kawaba?
Kawaba has a vertical drop of 1,903 feet (580 meters).
What is the peak elevation of Kawaba?
The summit of Kawaba sits at 6,135 feet (1,870 meters) above sea level.
How many trails does Kawaba have?
Kawaba has 10 marked trails, totaling roughly 7.45 miles of skiing.
How big is the skiable terrain at Kawaba?
Kawaba covers 296.5 acres (120 hectares) of skiable terrain.
Does Kawaba offer night skiing?
No, Kawaba does not offer night skiing.
Does Kawaba have snowmaking?
Yes, Kawaba has snowmaking to supplement natural snowfall and extend the ski season.
How much snow does Kawaba get each year?
Kawaba averages around 187.1 inches (475 cm) of snowfall per season.