Skiing in Iwate Prefecture

    Japan
    19 resorts

    Iwate Prefecture is a ski destination in Japan, part of the Japan & East Asia region, with 19 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 254m to 1,325m, giving a vertical range of 1,071m. Across the area there are 116km of prepared pistes. There are 158 runs in total - 69 easy, 52 intermediate, 34 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 53 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 6 gondolas and 44 chairlifts. Notable resorts in the area include 安比高原スキー場, Appi Kogen Ski Resort, 雫石スキー場, Shizukuishi Ski Resort, Geto Kogen and 八幡平リゾート パノラマスキー場, Hachimantai Resort Panorama Ski Are. The ski season typically runs from December to May.

    Ski Resorts in Iwate Prefecture

    19 ski resorts in Iwate Prefecture

    Iwate Prefecture at a Glance

    Aggregate stats across 19 resorts

    Total Resorts

    19

    Total Piste km

    125 km

    Total Lifts

    54

    Elevation Range

    254–1,325 m

    Avg Day Pass

    €5057

    Total Runs

    158

    Easy 69Intermediate 52Advanced 34

    Season Calendar - Iwate Prefecture

    When each resort is open for skiing

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    Geto Kogen
    Hanamaki Namari Onsen (花巻鉛温泉)
    Himekayu (ひめかゆスキー場)
    Hiraniwa Kogen (平庭高原スキー場)
    Iwayama Park Land (岩山パークランドスキー場)
    Kunimidaira (国見平スキー場)
    Matsurube (まつるべスノーランド)
    Morioka Oide (盛岡市立生出スキー場)
    Oshu City Koeji (奥州市営越路スキー場)
    八幡平リゾート パノラマスキー場, Hachimantai Resort Panorama Ski Are
    八幡平リゾート, Hachimantai Resort Shimokura Ski area
    八幡平市田山スキー場, Tayama Ski Area (Hachimantai City)
    奥中山高原スキー場, Okunakayamakogen Ski Area
    安比高原スキー場, Appi Kogen Ski Resort
    岩手高原スノーパーク, Iwate Kogen Snow Park

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