Aspite" is the name given to a volcano shaped like a shield lying face down. The 27-km driveway spans both Iwate and Akita prefectures and crosses the Hachimantai Mountains. The Hachimantai Aspite Line, which will be closed to winter traffic in mid-April, is a "snow corridor" with several meters of snow still remaining on both sides of the road. The snow corridor will be open to traffic from mid-April to November. The line is open to traffic from mid-April to early November. However, the road may be closed when there is a danger of freezing.
2024 Season】
Scheduled to open from 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 15, 2024>
Please note that the schedule is subject to change depending on weather conditions.
- residence/location
- Hachimantai, Iwate 028-7302
- Inquiries
- （Hachimantai City Tourism Association
Tel: 0195-78-3500
Fax: 0195-78-3838
