Skiing/Snowboarding Area Spots in Hachimantai / Appi Highland Area

  • Appi Kogen Ski Resort
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Iwate Pref. Hachimantaishi Appikougen
    This is a popular ski resort that cares about the quality of its slopes and where guests can enjoy “aspirin snow” which is fluffy powder snow with little humidity. There are 21 various runs including long courses that even beginners can enjoy and ungroomed snow courses with a maximum gradient of 32 degrees intended for those more advanced making for a snow resort with something for everyone from families to expert skiers and snowboarders. On site is a ski and snowboard school that offers various lessons to help students improve safely and enjoyably. In addition to its slopes the resort has a complete restaurant and lounge area that groups and families will appreciate.
  • Hachimantai Resort Panorama Ski Area and Shimokura Ski Area
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Iwate Pref. Hachimantaishi Matsuoyoriki 1-509-1
    Panorama Ski Area and Shimokura Ski Area are located in Hachimantai Resort in the city of Hachimantai, Iwate Prefecture. The two ski areas are adjacent to each other, and they have a total of 14 runs, with slopes suitable for each level of ability, from beginners to top-level experts, and there are seven lifts. Children's activities are also available, including a Snow Park and snowshoe trekking. These activities are one reason that the ski areas are a popular destination for families.
  • Hachimantai Resort (Shimokura Ski Area)
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Iwate Pref. Hachimantaishi Matsuoyoriki Matsukawa National Forest
    This ski resort is located in Towada-Hachimantai National Park at the foot of Mt. Iwate in northern Iwate Prefecture. It has two ski areas: the Panorama Ski Area and the Shimokura Ski Area. With a difference in elevation of 550 meters and a longest run of 2,700 meters, the Shimokura Area boasts a super high 70% chance of powder conditions and offers specialized powder skiing lessons. The Diamond Course starting from the top of the 3rd pair lift is the best non-compact snow run in the prefecture.
  • Hachimantai Tayama Ski Area
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Iwate Hachimantai-shi Yagami 8-1
  • Municipal Ku no He Ski Area
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Iwate Kunohe-gun Kunohemura Ibonai 18-41-6

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A northern Tohoku prefecture promising peace and quiet, Iwate is sparsely populated, replacing people with snow-capped mountains, history-rich sites, and fields of crops that are to thank for the region’s delicious local cuisine. Meander along the three-city Golden Route, where you’ll visit the grand Buddhist temples of Hiraizumi and the Tono folk villages before tasting the three famed noodle dishes of Morioka.

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