Skiing : Aomori Prefecture



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Winter in
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Tohoku

Aomori Prefecture
Winter Tourism
Skiing
Culture and History
Hot Springs

Iwate Prefecture
Winter Tourism
Skiing
Culture and History
Hot Springs

Akita Prefecture
Winter Tourism
Skiing
Culture and History
Hot Springs

Hakkoda Ski Resort

Great powder, frozen forest snowcaps, and a six-month season stretching from December to May are some of the main attractions at Hakkoda. But you also will not want to miss the spectacular panorama of Aomori available from the top of the Hakkoda Ropeway.
Access: 35 mins by car from Tohoku Expwy Aomori IC on Rte 7 to Hakkoda-Towada Gold Line (Rte 103)
Information: Hakkoda Ropeway 017-738-0343, Hakkoda Lift 0177-38-8591

Moya Hills

Long a mainstay with local Aomori skiers for its great day and night skiing, Moya Ski Resort recently reopened as Moya Hills, a complete, four-season resort. Enjoy the romantic lights of Moya Hills' night skiing with someone special.
Season Begins: Dec 13 (Sat)
Access: 40 mins by car on Rte 103 S from Aomori City
Information: 017-764-1110

Iwakisan Hyakuzawa Ski Resort

Whether you prefer skiing, snowboarding, or snowmobiling, Hyakuzawa's excellent natural snow cover makes any and all winter sports fun.
Season Begins: Dec 19 (Feb)
Access: 40 mins by car from Tohoku Expwy Owani-Hirosaki IC on Rte 7, Pref Road 260, Pref Road 127, Apple Road, Pref Road 3
Information: 0172-83-2224

Towadako Onsen Ski Resort

With the famous Tawadako Hot Springs awaiting you at the base, and a great mix of gentle, family-oriented trails and challenging steep and deep, this is truly the ideal spot for a full day of skiing. You are sure to find the perfect trail for you.
Season Begins: Dec 13 (Sat)
Access: 1 hr 20 mins (60 km) by car from Tohoku Expwy Towada IC
Information: 0176-74-2008

Kamafuseyama Ski Resort

On a clear day you can see all the way north to Hokkaido, south across Mutsu Bay to Mt. Hakkoda and the Hakkoda Range, and northeast all the way to Cape Shiriya while enjoying the great powder of Honshu's northernmost ski area.
Season Begins: Dec 23 (Tue)
Access: 2 hrs 20 mins by car from Tohoku Expwy Aomori IC on Rte 4, Rte 279, Rte 338
Information: 0175-24-1881