Difficulty is classified by each resort under its own scheme, so grades and percentages describe that resort’s own terrain and are not directly comparable between areas.
- 760–1308 m
- 624–1305 m
Appi Kogen
安比高原Appi Kogen station, 5 minExperience Appi Kogen ski resort in Iwate Prefecture with 21 diverse runs and 1305m elevation, offering exceptional powder skiing in northern Japan.
Lifts8Runs21Vertical681mDay pass¥6,200Snowfall / yr800cm30% beginner terrain - 641–1058 m
Geto Kogen
夏油高原Kitakami station, 40 minExperience Geto Kogen ski resort in Iwate, Japan with 14 diverse runs and 1070m elevation offering incredible powder snow and authentic backcountry skiing.
Lifts5Runs24Vertical417mDay pass¥5,000Snowfall / yr1,300cm20% beginner terrain - 540–1130 m
Hachimantai Resort
八幡平リゾートObuke station, 35 minExperience Hachimantai Resort in Iwate with 9 diverse ski runs and 1040m elevation, offering pristine powder snow and stunning mountain views in northern Japan.
Lifts7Runs14Vertical590mDay pass¥4,200Snowfall / yr850cm45% beginner terrain Hayasaka Kogen Snow Land
早坂高原スノーランドLiftsn/aRunsn/aVerticaln/aDay passn/aSnowfall / yrn/a- 520–880 m
Himekayu Ski Resort
奥州市民スキー場Lifts2Runs6Vertical360mDay pass¥1,500Snowfall / yrn/a70% beginner terrain - 648–1215 m
Iwate Kogen Snow Park
岩手高原スノーパークShizukuishi station, 25 minExperience Iwate Kogen Snow Park's 9 diverse runs across 970m elevation in Iwate Prefecture, offering exceptional powder snow and stunning mountain views.
Lifts7Runs10Vertical567mDay pass¥5,800Snowfall / yr650cm50% beginner terrain - 600–1080 m
Matsuo Hachimantai
松尾八幡平スキー場Obuke station, 30 minLifts3Runs7Vertical480mDay pass¥3,600Snowfall / yr800cm35% beginner terrain Morioka Highland
盛岡ハイランドスキー場Liftsn/aRunsn/aVerticaln/aDay passn/aSnowfall / yrn/a- 261–448 m
- 650–1000 m
Okunakayama Kogen
奥中山高原スキー場Lifts4Runs11Vertical350mDay passn/aSnowfall / yrn/a - 446–1050 mShizukuishi station, 30 min
Experience Shizukuishi ski resort in Iwate Prefecture with 11 diverse runs and 1050m elevation, offering pristine powder and stunning mountain views.
Lifts6Runs20Vertical604mDay pass¥4,800Snowfall / yr700cm40% beginner terrain
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