Snow World Tazawa Closed

Snow World Tazawa, formerly Tazawako Minami Ski Area, stood near the eastern shore of Lake Tazawa in Semboku, Akita. Four double chairs served seven runs over about 610 m of vertical, from 125 m to 735 m, including a 3.2 km cruiser and a 40-degree pitch; half the terrain was for beginners, and the lower slopes were lit for night skiing. It was a separate facility from the nearby Tazawako Ski Resort. It closed in 2007 and all its ski facilities have been removed, while the onsen resort hotel at the base remains open.