Ski and Snowboard Resorts in Hokkaido / Tohoku
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- Aizu Kogen Daikura Ski Resort
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- Fukushima Pref. Minamiaidugunminamiaidumachi Haryu Hirutakiyama 857-150
- Aizu Kogen Daikura Ski Resort is a municipal ski resort run by Minami-Aizu township. There are a total of 11 slopes to suit all abilities from beginners to experts. The Daichan Park located near the lodge has a range of children’s play equipment including roller slides etc.; on weekends the resort’s mascot “Dai-chan” makes an appearance here. At the restaurant visitors can enjoy famous local Aizu specialties such as “Sauce Katsudon” (a bowl of rice topped with a deep-fried pork cutlet served with Worcestershire sauce) and Shoyu Ramen (ramen noodles served in a broth flavored with soy sauce).
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- Hotel & Snow Resort Minowa
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- Fukushima Pref. Yamaguninawashiromachi Wakamiya Adumayamakou National forest 194
- Hotel & Snow Resort Minowa is a ski resort located on the western slopes of Mt. Minowa centered round the Hotel de Premiere Minowa. The resort is situated directly above a tunnel through which National Route 115 passes and is very convenient to get to. Mt. Minowa is 1500 meters high so the resort is higher up than other nearby ski resorts; skiers on the beginners’ slope have the option of skiing right down as far as the rest-house and even beginners can enjoy superb views while skiing. There is a family slope and a sledging slope with net protection so this is a great place to bring the kids to enjoy the winter mountains as a family.
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- Izumigatake Ski Resort
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- Miyagi Pref. Sendaishi Izumi-ku Fukuoka Mountainyama 9-4
- This ski resort is located on the southeastern slope of Mt. Izumigatake in Sendai City. You can reach it from the city center within an hour, and it has a view of the whole city. They have gentle beginner courses as well as an advanced short turn course that starts near the summit, and they offer discounted weekday tickets for women and a student discount. Their open winter season is from the end of December until March. During the green season it’s packed with visitors who come for water jumping and paragliding.
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- Miyagi Zao Shiroishi Ski Resort
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- Miyagi Pref. Shiroishishi Fukuokayatsumiya Fubouzan Nothing
- Located about 17 kilometers from the Shiroishi Interchange on the Tohoku Expressway, this resort mainly caters to families. It has seven courses, one quad lift, and three pair lifts. At the center house you’ll find the lift ticket and equipment rental counters, a restaurant, a shop, and the resort’s school. In front of the center there is a kids park which has a playscape with an air dome. It’s a popular ski spot where children can sled or play in the snow while parents keep an eye on them.
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- Shizukuishi Ski Resort
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- Takakura Onsen Shizukuishi Town Iwate Gun, Iwate Prefecture
- This ski area is located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate County. Characterized by its rugged terrain, there are a variety of courses that can be enjoyed by everyone from beginners to advanced skiers. You can also rent equipment necessary to go skiing and snowboarding. In the off-season from April to October, you can enjoy views of the night sky from the Shizukuishi Ginga Ropeway.
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- Aomori Spring Ski Resort
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- Akegawa-machi Plateau, Akemizawa Town, Nishitsugaru-gun, Aomori Prefecture
- A ski resort where you can enjoy fluffy powder snow. The resort has a variety of courses and is renowned for the long, vertical skiing you can enjoy here. In the Kids Snow Land area, children can enjoy a bouncy house, inner tube snow slide, and an abundance of other fun activities.
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- Zao Liza World Ski Resort
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- Yamagata Pref. Kaminoyamashi Zaou Bokpyeong Highlands
- This ski resort is at Kaminoyama City’s Zao Bodaira Highland. With slopes about 1,000 meters above sea level, the resort is known for its high-quality powder and snow bound trees known as “ice monsters.” There are lodges with attached kitchens for rent and a restaurant serving authentic stone kiln pizza. It gets crowded with tourists in season.
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- Hachimantai Resort Panorama Ski Area and Shimokura Ski Area
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- Iwate Pref. Hachimantaishi Matsuoyoriki 1-509-1
- Panorama Ski Area and Shimokura Ski Area are located in Hachimantai Resort in the city of Hachimantai, Iwate Prefecture. The two ski areas are adjacent to each other, and they have a total of 14 runs, with slopes suitable for each level of ability, from beginners to top-level experts, and there are seven lifts. Children's activities are also available, including a Snow Park and snowshoe trekking. These activities are one reason that the ski areas are a popular destination for families.
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- Snow & Green Resort Onikoube
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- Miyagi Pref. Osakishi Narukonsenonikoube Komukai Hara 9-55
- This ski resort in Kurikoma Quasi-National Park is surrounded by majestic mountains and has a super variety of runs. The slopes are divided into ridge and foot of the mountain areas and cater to everyone from beginner to expert level skiers. Forest Road descends Koshiba Peak; it’s a popular beginner and intermediate level course with a panoramic view and great snow quality where you’ll encounter beech trees bound in snow. They’re open for night skiing on Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and during the New Year period.
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- Iwakisan Hyakuzawa Ski Resort
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- Aomori Pref. Hirosakishi Hyakuzawa Higashiwakisan National Forest 32 Forest Team
- A ski resort with fabulous scenery surrounded by the vast natural beauty of Mt. Iwaki. The resort has a variety of courses, including the thrilling Downhill course, on which skiers and snowboarders can slide uninterrupted for 2,000 meters. The resort also experiences abundant falls of high quality snow. In addition, the resort has a full array of facilities and activities for children, including a kids park, snowman building, and igloo building, and the resort is a popular destination for families with children as well. The resort also offers ski, snowboard, clothing, and shoe rentals, making it easy to enjoy winter sports without having to bring a thing.
