Akabane is a small ski hill located to the south of central Tono city in Iwate Prefecture. This ski hill is serviced by three simple lifts, each around 200-250m in length.
The Mountain
620m
80m
540m
30"
3
600m
3
10%
40%
50%
Skiers 40%
Ropeways
Gondolas
Quad lifts
Triple lifts
Pair lifts
Single lifts
Other
Boarders 60%
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0
0
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3
Akabane Facilities
School
Ski School:
Available
Snowboard School:
Available
There is a ski school offering lessons. Snowboard lessons are available, reservations required.
Equipment Rental
Ski Rental:
Available
Snowboard Rental:
Available
Ski and snowboard equipment is available to rent.
Children's facilities
There are no special children facilities.
Park information
There is a small 'Mini Park' near base.
Akabane Season & Opening Times
Typical season is from Late December until Early March
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
Daytime
Weekends and holidays
Normally open from 9:00am until 4:30pm
Weekdays
Normally open from 9:00am until 8:45pm
'Nighta' (night skiing)
Weekends and holidays
No
Weekdays
Yes
Opening information
Akabane is normally open from 9:00am until 8:45pm on weekdays and until 4:30pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
Akabane Lift Ticket Charges
Adults
Child
Senior
1 Day
1,400 yen
Morning (9am-1pm)
800 yen
Afternoon (12:30pm-4:30pm)
800 yen
1 Lift Coupon
60 yen
12 Lift Coupons
600 yen
Nighta (5pm-8:45pm)
1,000 yen
Season Ticket
10,500 yen
Lift tickets are the same price for everyone.
Getting to Akabane
By public transport
Train
54.1km from Kitakami Station on the Tohoku Shinkansen line
2.5km from Hirakura Station on the Kamaishi line
Information
About 2.5km from Hirakura Station on the Kamaishi line.
The nearest station on the Tohoku Shinkansen line is Kitakami Station, just less than 55km to the west.
Bus
No shuttle bus is available.
By Car
56.4km from the Kitakami Kanegasaki IC on the Tohoku Expressway
64.1km from the Mizusawa IC on the Tohoku Expressway
Nearest national route: Route 340 (1.8km away)
Direction
Akabane is less than 2km off Route 340, about 12km south of central Tono city.
Parking
Free parking is available by base for about 150 cars.
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Ropeways
Gondolas
Quad lifts
Triple lifts
Pair lifts
Single lifts
Other
