IwateHachimantai Ski Resort
Tree run areas
There are 4 tree run areas catering for all levels of ability - EDGE, FUN, CRUISE, DROPShuttle bus
A free shuttle bus links the panorama & shimokura ski areas.Quality Powder
Hachimantai's powder snow is very dry like other resorts in Iwate.Shimokura Wall
One of the steepest runs in Japan with a max slope of 37° for the fearless.Mountain Stats
Course Stats
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Resort Features
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To enter Shimokura's tree run zones you need to fill in a form and collect your armband from this guy in the Powder Station. The arm band is to ensure no one is still stuck somewhere when the resort closes.
The Beginners Park is a fenced off area with a really gentle slope for first timers. The snow escalator makes it easy to get to the top. Parents can watch their kids from inside the restaurant.
Make sure to bring lift pass holders to Hachimantai ski resort as they still use paper tickets. They ran out of the cheap ones on the Shimokura side and I had to buy this little guy who doubles as a pass holder.
Hachimantai's Winter Land was pretty extensive. A long snow escalator and you can ride sleds, tubes, snow striders and mountain carts - like a go kart with skis. There is also a separate section for snowmobiling and banana boat rides.
Quick snack while waiting for the bus back to Panorama. Coffee and cinnamon roll from the Powder Station cafe.
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