Ski areas from Japan’s past 過去の日本のスキー場を懐かしむ

Hachimantai

Hachimantai City, Iwate Prefecture

八幡平スキー場　岩手県八幡平市

Hachimantai was a ski area located on the eastern slopes of Mt Hachimantai in the northern region of Iwate Prefecture. This ski area usually enjoyed a long season with heavy snowfall and it was popular for off-piste skiing. Hachimantai opened in the 1960s and closed in 2007.

Hachimantai Ski Area（八幡平スキー場）
Opened
開設		 1960s
Closed
 閉設		 2007
Base elevation
標高最低		 950m
Top elevation
標高最高		 1450m
Vertical
標高差		 500m
Steepest slope
最大斜度		 36°
Number of courses
コース本数		 10
Longest run
最長滑走距離		 3200m
Skill level
初級・中級・上級		 20% beginner
60% intermediate
20% advanced
Ski / board
スキー・ボード		 30% / 70% [2001]
Ski lifts
リフト本数		 6 lifts (at one time)
Pair 636m
Pair 786m
Single 606m
Single 581m
T-bar 763m
Rope tow 250cm
Facilities have been removed
Some concrete foundations remain
Night skiing
ナイター設備		 There was no night skiing

Further Information

  • The south-eastern facing ski runs of Hachimantai Ski Area were on the eastern slopes of Mt Hachimantai  八幡平
    　
  • This ski area was well known as having a long season from mid November until early May, large amounts of snow and good views looking out towards Mt Iwate
    　
  • Hachimantai was also popular for off-piste riding
    　
  • There was also a tour course over to the nearby Appi Kogen 安比高原, now commonly known as just APPI
    　
  • A 1989 guide book shows a 763m T-bar lift running alongside the top lift as well as a 250m rope tow lift near base
    　
  • The rope tow lift was a means of getting to the slopes from the base, car park and Hachimantai Youth Hostel 八幡平ユースホステル 
    　
  • That lift was free to use
    　
  • By 2001 the ski guide books were only showing one single lift in the base area
    　
  • The top t-bar and rope-tow had also disappeared
    　
  • There was a 40m ski jump by base as well as a cross country course
    　
  • The snow in this area still attracts people enjoying backcountry activities
    　
  • Hachimantai Ski Area closed in 2007
    　
  • Hachimantai Youth Hostel closed in 2011

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  • By the side of the Hachimantai Aspite Line road in south western region of Hachimantai City in Iwate

  • About 15km from the Matsuo Hachimantai IC exit of the Tohoku Expressway

  • About 18.5km from Matsuo Hachimantai Station on the Hanawa line

  • 東北自動車道　松尾八幡平ICから的15km

  • 花輪線　松尾八幡平駅から的18.5km

This page was created in March 2021
Last updated on 12th August 2022
2021年3月 作成　2022年8月12日 更新