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December 16, 2024 update
Tohoku Region – Skiing and Onsen in Japan 2024-2025. Let’s enjoy powder skiing and Japanese hot spring at the same time!
Photo: Zao Onsen Ski Resort
Tohoku Region
Here we introduce popular ski resorts with Japanese powder, or “Japow”, and non-compacted snow areas in Tohoku Region. This page provides Information on backcountry skiing, sidecountry skiing and tree skiing for people who love fresh snow and deep powder. We also introduce onsen ryokan and other accommodations with onsen baths near the ski resorts. Just relax and enjoy your time in the hot springs after skiing or snowboarding!
Note
To ensure your safety, please check the precautions and rules of each ski resort.
This article was written on the basis of published information at the time of writing. Please check the official websites for the latest information.
Hakkoda Ski Area
Situated in one of the snowiest regions in Japan, its backcountry slope running through the snow-covered trees (from February to March) is an incredible experience. [ Map ]
Total area
of ski courses
25 ha
(62 ac)
Non-compacted
area
18 ha
(43 ac)
Backcountry
gates
Almost the entire area is for backcountry skiing
Backcountry tours (English)
Available
Open Period
From 15th December 2024 to early May 2025
Longest run
5 km (3.1 mi)
Advanced
20%
From 15th December 2024 to early May 2025
Longest run
5 km (3.1 mi)
Advanced
20%
Ski schools (English)
Classes in Japanese language available
(Advance booking required)
Snowboard schools (English)
Unavailable
Kids snow parks
Unavailable
Classes in Japanese language available
(Advance booking required)
Snowboard schools (English)
Unavailable
Kids snow parks
Unavailable
Access
One hour 20 min by bus from Aomori Station
One hour 20 min by bus from Aomori Station
Accommodations with onsen baths near the ski slopes
Sukayu Onsen Ryokan： Selected Onsen Ryokan >
Hakkoda Hotel： Selected Onsen Ryokan >
Hotel Jogakura： Booking.com > Agoda > JAPANiCAN >
Nearby hot spring resorts
Official site (English)
https://hakkoda-ski.com/
Zao Onsen Ski Resort
写真提供：白石市・蔵王町
It is particularly famous for its “snow monsters” (tree ice) which appear from late January to late March every year. At the foot of the mountain is the historic hot spring town of Zao Onsen. [ Map ]
Total area
of ski courses
305 ha
(754 ac)
Non-compacted
area
61 ha
(151 ac)
Backcountry
gates
Available
(A guide is recommended)
Backcountry tours (English)
Available
Open Period
From 14th December 2024 to 6th May 2025
Longest run
10 km (6.3 mi)
Advanced
20%
From 14th December 2024 to 6th May 2025
Longest run
10 km (6.3 mi)
Advanced
20%
Ski schools (English)
Private lessons available (Advance booking required)
Snowboard schools (English)
Private lessons available (Advance booking required)
Kids snow parks
Available
Private lessons available (Advance booking required)
Snowboard schools (English)
Private lessons available (Advance booking required)
Kids snow parks
Available
Access
(1) Two hours 40 min by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Yamagata Station, then 35 minutes by bus to Zao Onsen Bus Terminal, or (2) one hour by shared-taxi from Yamagata Airport (Advance booking required)
(1) Two hours 40 min by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Yamagata Station, then 35 minutes by bus to Zao Onsen Bus Terminal, or (2) one hour by shared-taxi from Yamagata Airport (Advance booking required)
Accommodations with onsen baths near the ski slopes
Zao Kokusai Hotel： Selected Onsen Ryokan >
Takamiya Hotel Rurikura Resort： Selected Onsen Ryokan >
Zao Uta no Yado Wakamatsuya： Selected Onsen Ryokan >
Zao Hot Spring Gokan no Yu Tsuruya： Selected Onsen Ryokan >
Miyamaso Takamiya： Selected Onsen Ryokan >
Zao Shiki no Hotel： Booking.com > Agoda > JAPANiCAN >
Official site (English)
http://www.zao-spa.or.jp/english/
Appi Kogen Ski Resort
There are 21 slopes in total, with a wide range of long intermediate slopes (over 2km in average), as well as popular ungroomed slopes and tree run areas. [ Map ]
Total area
of ski courses
282 ha
(697 ac)
Non-compacted
area
85 ha
(209 ac)
Backcountry
gates
6 gates
Backcountry tours (English)
Available
Open Period
From 14th December 2024 to 6th May 2025
Longest run
5.5 km (3.4 mi)
Advanced
30%
From 14th December 2024 to 6th May 2025
Longest run
5.5 km (3.4 mi)
Advanced
30%
Ski schools (English)
Private lessons available (Advance booking required)
Snowboard schools (English)
Private lessons available (Advance booking required)
Kids snow parks
Available
Private lessons available (Advance booking required)
Snowboard schools (English)
Private lessons available (Advance booking required)
Kids snow parks
Available
Access
Two hours by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Morioka Station, then one hour by JR Hanawa Line to Appikogen Station
Two hours by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Morioka Station, then one hour by JR Hanawa Line to Appikogen Station
Accommodations with onsen baths near the ski slopes
ANA InterContinental Appi Kogen Resort： Booking.com > Agoda >
ANA Crowne Plaza Resort Appi Kogen： Booking.com > Agoda >
ANA Holiday Inn Resort Appi Kogen： Agoda >
Appi Kogen Mori no Hotel： Booking.com > Agoda >
Official site (English)
https://www.appi-japan.com/ski-snowboard/
Shizukuishi Ski Resort
Having hosted the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in 1993, this prestigious ski resort commands a panoramic view of Mt. Iwate. [ Map ]
Total area
of ski courses
86 ha
(212 ac)
Non-compacted
area
7 ha
(16 ac)
Backcountry
gates
Available
Backcountry tours (English)
Available
Open Period
From 21st December 2024 to 23rd March 2025
Longest run
4.5 km (2.8 mi)
Advanced
20%
From 21st December 2024 to 23rd March 2025
Longest run
4.5 km (2.8 mi)
Advanced
20%
Ski schools (English)
Private lessons for ages 5 and up available
(Advance booking required)
Snowboard schools (English)
Private lessons for ages 5 and up available
(Advance booking required)
Kids snow parks
Available
Private lessons for ages 5 and up available
(Advance booking required)
Snowboard schools (English)
Private lessons for ages 5 and up available
(Advance booking required)
Kids snow parks
Available
Access
(1) Two hours 30 min by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Shizukuishi Station, then 20 minutes by taxi, or (2) two hours by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Morioka Station, then 50 minutes by bus (Operation: Sat, Sun, holidays, year end and new-year holidays)
(1) Two hours 30 min by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Shizukuishi Station, then 20 minutes by taxi, or (2) two hours by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Morioka Station, then 50 minutes by bus (Operation: Sat, Sun, holidays, year end and new-year holidays)
Accommodations with onsen baths near the ski slopes
Shizukuishi Prince Hotel： Booking.com > Agoda > JAPANiCAN >
Official site (English)
https://www.princehotels.com/en/ski/shizukuishi/
Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain (formerly Alts Bandai & Nekoma Ski Resort)
These are two ski resorts on the western side of Mt. Bandai. Since the north area (formerly Nekoma Ski Resort) has a large amount of snow and is situated on a northern slope, it is characterised by powder snow and a nicely firm run. The south area (formerly Alts Bandai) is popular with families and offers a commanding view of Mt. Bandai and Lake Inawashiro. [ Map ]
Total area
of ski courses
189 ha
(467 ac)
Non-compacted
area
50 ha
(123 ac)
Backcountry
gates
1 gate
(Sidecountry)
Backcountry tours (English)
―
Open Period
From 14th December 2024 to 6th May 2025
Longest run
2.4 km (1.5 mi)
Advanced
33%
From 14th December 2024 to 6th May 2025
Longest run
2.4 km (1.5 mi)
Advanced
33%
Ski schools (English)
Classes in Japanese language available
(Advance booking required)
Snowboard schools (English)
Classes in Japanese language available
(Advance booking required)
Kids snow parks
Available
Classes in Japanese language available
(Advance booking required)
Snowboard schools (English)
Classes in Japanese language available
(Advance booking required)
Kids snow parks
Available
Access
One hour 20 min by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Koriyama Station, then 50 minutes by JR Banetsu West Line to Bandaimachi Station and 15-min shuttle bus ride from there (Advance booking required)
One hour 20 min by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Koriyama Station, then 50 minutes by JR Banetsu West Line to Bandaimachi Station and 15-min shuttle bus ride from there (Advance booking required)
Accommodations with onsen baths near the ski slopes
The south area
Seifutei： Selected Onsen Ryokan >
Hoshino Resorts Bandaisan Onsen Hotel： JAPANiCAN > Agoda >
Grand Sunpia Inawashiro Resort Hotel： Agoda >
Hotel Listel Inawashiro Wing Tower： JAPANiCAN > Booking.com > Agoda >
The north area
Urabandai Lake Resort Geihinkan Nekoma Rikyu： Booking.com > Agoda >
Urabandai Lake Resort Goshiki no Mori： Booking.com > Agoda >
Urabandai Kogen Hotel： JAPANiCAN > Agoda >
Official site (English)
https://www.nekoma.co.jp/
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