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Nishikawa Chomin Ski Area
西川町民スキー場
Nishikawa Chomin Ski Area is a ski resort in Yamagata, Japan (Japanese name: 西川町民スキー場). It offers a vertical drop of 60 m (top 320 m / base 260 m), 3 courses and 1 lift. OpenStreetMap volunteers have mapped 3 pistes and 1 lifts within the resort area. The nearest railway station is Aterazawa (about 9.5 km away).
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Nishikawa Chomin Ski Area at a glance
| Location | 西村山郡西川町, Yamagata (山形県) |
|---|---|
| Top elevation | 320 m |
| Base elevation | 260 m |
| Vertical drop | 60 m |
| Courses | 3 |
| Lifts (incl. gondolas) | 1 |
| Pistes mapped on OpenStreetMap | 3 |
| Nearest station | Aterazawa (左沢) — about 9.5 km |
| Coordinates | 38.4389, 140.1261 (OpenStreetMap) |
| Official website | https://gassankk.co.jp/nishikawa/</small> |
| Reference | Japanese Wikipedia article |
Access & planning
The nearest railway station is Aterazawa (about 9.5 km away). See the map link above for the exact location. For lift tickets, opening dates and snow conditions, check the official website before you go.
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