Hachimantai Resort Shimokura Ski area
About Hachimantai Resort Shimokura Ski area
A hidden gem in Iwate's volcanic landscape, prized by locals for its dry 'silky snow' and uncrowded, deep-powder forest runs.
Highlights
- Silky powder snow
- Uncrowded tree runs
- Volcanic hot springs
- Rustic Tohoku charm
Key Facts
- Altitude: 604m
- Top lift: 1123m
- Ski pistes: 7.8km
- Ski lifts: 3
- Lakes nearby: 14
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Hachimantai Resort Shimokura Ski area
- Today: 13 to 19 °C, clear sky, 9 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 4138 m (3990 to 4330 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 24 | 13 / 19 °C | clear sky | dry | 9 h sun |
| Fri, Sep 25 | 10 / 17 °C | drizzle | dry | 6 h sun |
| Sat, Sep 26 | 10 / 17 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 5 h sun |
| Sun, Sep 27 | 13 / 20 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Mon, Sep 28 | 13 / 19 °C | drizzle | dry | 1 h sun |
| Tue, Sep 29 | 7 / 16 °C | clear sky | dry | 8 h sun |
| Wed, Sep 30 | 7 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 1 | 6 / 16 °C | drizzle | dry | 2 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 5 / 11 °C | drizzle | dry | 11 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 7 / 13 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 6 h sun |
Things to do in Hachimantai Resort Shimokura Ski area
Hikes nearby — Hachimantai Resort Shimokura Ski area (5)
5 curated hiking trails around Hachimantai Resort Shimokura Ski area, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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Mount Iwate Yanagisawa Trail (Old)
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Mount Iwate Yanagisawa Trail (New)
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上坊コース
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鬼ヶ城コース (Onigajo Trail)
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焼走りコース (Yakebashiri Trail)
Getting to Hachimantai Resort Shimokura Ski area
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Iwate Hanamaki Airport (HNA), 55 km away, about 1h05 by road
Where to stay in Hachimantai Resort Shimokura Ski area
6 places to stay for a night on 2026-09-25, from 126 EUR per night, median 210 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Hachimantai Resort Shimokura Ski area page.