2023-2024 Ski Resort & Hot Spring Special – Southern Area of ​​the Prefecture

List of ski resorts in Iwate

Latest ski slope information

⑨Hanamaki City Lead Onsen Ski Resort / Lead Onsen Fujisan Ryokan (Hanamaki City)

Hanamaki City Lead Onsen Ski Resort (Hanamaki City)

We are proud of our course variations that will make you feel satisfied.
Let’s enjoy the silver world of Ihatov.

A comfortable ski resort with 100% lift operation rate and unaffected by bad weather. With a longest run distance of 2,000m, there are five courses with a wide variety of ski slopes that can be enjoyed by everyone from beginners to experts. Both skis and snowboards can be skied on the entire surface.

[Discount benefits]

★ Yuki Maji! 19, Yuki Maji! 20: Free lift for 19 year olds all day of the season! Lift ticket discounts are also available for those 20 years old.
*Registration is required in advance.Click here for details

★ Discount Day: Lift tickets are half price every Wednesday! (Excluding coupons)

★ Free snowboarding lessons for beginners: Free lessons with instructors every Saturday and Sunday!

Lead Hot Spring Fujisan Ryokan (Hanamaki City)

A hot spring that opened about 600 years ago. “Fujisan Ryokan”, a single-family inn, has been selected as one of the “New Japan 100 Famous Hot Springs” and “Japanese Hot Spring Heritage Sites.” It is a place that Kenji Miyazawa often visited, and is also known for being the setting for the novel “Ginshinju.”
Shirazaru no Yu, the deepest bath in Japan that can be entered while standing, is particularly popular, with hot spring bathers visiting from all over the country. The 100% free-flowing hot springs will soothe your tired body after skiing.

⑩Akabane Ski Resort/Odishika Onsen (Tono City)

Akabane Ski Resort (Tono City)

A family ski slope near the coastal area of ​​Iwate Prefecture.
Very popular with families.

Akabane Ski Resort, located in Akabane Pass, can be enjoyed all year round, with camping in the summer and skiing in the winter. There are three courses that can be enjoyed by everyone from beginners to advanced snowboarders. There is also a children’s play area, making it a popular ski resort for families. There are also night games available on weekdays, and lodges and bungalows are also available.
Ski resort business hours: Weekdays 9:00-20:45, Saturdays and Sundays 9:00-16:30

[Lodge Akabane]

★ There is a dining room and rest room inside the lodge, which is warmed by a wood-burning stove. (*The restaurant is closed irregularly)

【event information】

★ Akabane Snow Festival: Saturday, February 3, 2020 Full of fun events such as a ski tournament, mochimaki, and a big raffle!

Odishika Onsen (Tono City)

Odishika Onsen, located in the Odishika district, which is about a 10-minute drive from the center of Tono City, the land of folk tales, is a natural cold mineral spring with one of the highest concentrations of radon in the prefecture. The color of the hot water is brown and looks cloudy, but it is effective for gout, arteriosclerosis, chronic digestive diseases, etc. Drinking hot springs are also available.
The hot springs after skiing are also special. It will gradually soothe your tired body.

⑪Shigaku Ski Resort/Sawauchi Baden (Nishiwaga Town)

Shigaku Ski Resort (Nishiwaga Town)

A town-run ski resort with low prices.
The abundant snowfall is attractive.

You can see Mt. Chokai from the summit of Mt. Shigaku, which is 563 meters above sea level. This town-run ski resort is full of ups and downs, with some steep and gentle slopes, and can be enjoyed by the whole family, from advanced skiers to beginners. There is also plenty of snow.

Closed: Mondays (open during winter school holidays), December 31st, January 1st

★ Night game operation/Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 18:00-21:00

Sawauchi Baden (Nishiwaga Town)

Shigaku Onsen Sawauchi Baden, located just off Prefectural Route 1 connecting Iwate and Akita prefectures, is a natural hot spring with slightly alkaline calcium and sodium sulfate springs. The hot water that flows directly from the source has a temperature of 40 to 42 degrees Celsius, making it safe for children to enjoy a relaxing soak. It is said to be effective for treating arteriosclerosis, neuralgia, and sensitivity to cold.
Located next to Shigaku Ski Resort, it is convenient for use after skiing.

⑫Natsuyu Kogen Ski Resort/Natsuyu Kogen Onsen (Kitakami City)

Natsuyu Kogen Ski Resort (Kitakami City)

“Snow Kingdom Natsuyu Plateau” is attractive for its abundant snowfall, powder snow, and long season.

The largest full-fledged ski resort in southern Iwate Prefecture. Boasting one of the highest snowfalls in Honshu, it maintains a stable amount of snowfall even in mild winters. The appeal is that you can enjoy it for a long time. The snow quality is high-quality powder snow, and there are more than 30 days each year where you can enjoy powder snow. The gondola also operates during night games. You can enjoy long cruising from the mountaintop while enjoying the night view without worrying about the cold. The popular tree run area has been further expanded with a new concept! Click here for details

[Discount benefits]

★ Yuki Maji! 19, Yuki Maji! 20: Free lift for 19 year olds all day of the season! If you are 20 years old, a one-day lift ticket is 2,400 yen!
*Registration is required in advance.Click here for details
★ Yuki Oji! 61 : Free lift ticket for 61 year olds. No advance registration required. You will be required to present an ID that can confirm your age.

【event】

★ Fast Track: Board the gondola 10 minutes earlier than usual and enjoy the empty barn. 1,000 yen per person Reception 7:15-8:30

Natsuyu Kogen Onsen (Kitakami City)

Natsuyu Kogen Onsen is a natural hot spring that is a simple hot spring (hypotonic and weakly alkaline hot spring). Both the large-view open-air bath and the indoor bath use plenty of natural hot spring water, so you can thoroughly relax. There is also a far infrared sauna where you can enjoy the view of the plateau. The far infrared rays and low temperatures stimulate sweating from the core of the body.
The well-equipped Natsuyu Kogen Onsen will soothe the fatigue of skiing, snowboarding, etc.

⑬ Matsuri Snow Land / Matsuri Onsen Kamikura (Ichinoseki City)

Matsuri Snow Land (Ichinoseki City)

A family slope where you can relax and enjoy with your family.
Courses for beginners to advanced users are also available.

It is located in the Ichinoseki Health Forest, a facility that provides camping, bird watching, hiking, and other opportunities to interact with nature, as well as promoting the health and lifelong learning of citizens. Matsuri Snow Land has two lifts and one rope tow, making it a popular family ski slope.

[Discount benefits] ★ Ski Children’s Day: Free lift tickets for elementary school students on specified days

Shinyu Onsen (Ichinoseki City)

Located in the great nature of Kurikoma Quasi-National Park, Shinyu Onsen is known as the “Naoshiyu” of Sugawa Kogen Onsen. You can enjoy different kinds of hot water in the indoor bath and the outdoor bath, and the open-air bath, which is muddy brown in color, becomes a snow-viewing bath in winter.
About 5 minutes by car from Matsuri Snow Land. You can also use it for après-ski.

2023-2024 Ski Resort & Hot Spring Special – View the northern and central areas of the prefecture