Peak Elevation
850 m
2,789 ft
Vertical Drop
250 m
820 ft
Skiable Area
15 ha
37.1 ac
Avg Snowfall
N/A
Lifts
3
Minakami Town Akasawa (みなかみ町営赤沢スキー場) Weather Forecast
About
Minakami Town Akasawa (みなかみ町営赤沢スキー場) is a historic, non-operational ski area in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. Ski operations are not active. Akasawa was a small municipally operated ski area in Minakami Town, Gunma Prefecture, Japan, opened in 1980. After 44 seasons it closed at the end of the 2023-2024 winter (final day in March 2024) due to aging facilities and declining visitor numbers.
Terrain
Difficulty Breakdown
Local symbols shown first, North American second
Lifts & Conditions
Amenities
Operated by Minakami Town
Data validated from official sources but may be incomplete or outdated. Always verify with the resort directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many lifts does Minakami Town Akasawa (みなかみ町営赤沢スキー場) have?
Minakami Town Akasawa (みなかみ町営赤沢スキー場) has 3 ski lifts.
What is the vertical drop at Minakami Town Akasawa (みなかみ町営赤沢スキー場)?
Minakami Town Akasawa (みなかみ町営赤沢スキー場) has a vertical drop of 820 feet (250 meters).
What is the peak elevation of Minakami Town Akasawa (みなかみ町営赤沢スキー場)?
The summit of Minakami Town Akasawa (みなかみ町営赤沢スキー場) sits at 2,789 feet (850 meters) above sea level.
How many trails does Minakami Town Akasawa (みなかみ町営赤沢スキー場) have?
Minakami Town Akasawa (みなかみ町営赤沢スキー場) has 5 marked trails.
How big is the skiable terrain at Minakami Town Akasawa (みなかみ町営赤沢スキー場)?
Minakami Town Akasawa (みなかみ町営赤沢スキー場) covers 37.1 acres (15 hectares) of skiable terrain.
Does Minakami Town Akasawa (みなかみ町営赤沢スキー場) offer night skiing?
No, Minakami Town Akasawa (みなかみ町営赤沢スキー場) does not offer night skiing.
Does Minakami Town Akasawa (みなかみ町営赤沢スキー場) have snowmaking?
No, Minakami Town Akasawa (みなかみ町営赤沢スキー場) relies on natural snowfall and does not operate snowmaking equipment.
Does Minakami Town Akasawa (みなかみ町営赤沢スキー場) have a ski school?
Yes, Minakami Town Akasawa (みなかみ町営赤沢スキー場) operates a ski and snowboard school offering lessons for a range of ability levels.
