Hachimantai Resort Shimokura is a ski area located in the southern region of Hachimantai City in the northwest region of Iwate Prefecture.
It is close to another ski area called Hachimantai Resort Panorama. The two are operated by the same company, and a shared lift ticket is available. However, they are not physically connected, and the bases are separated by about 2km. A free shuttle bus service between the two.
Shimokura has one 783m triple lift and two pair lifts (859m and 956m). There are a several official tree run course areas, including a new one that opened in 2023 called Edge. Registration at the Center Lodge is required to enter this area. Backcountry training, tours and 'powder tours' are also available.
There are four ski areas in Hachimantai City. In addition to Hachimantai Resort Shimokura and Hachimantai Resort Panorama, the others are APPI and Hachimantai Tayama.
Mountain
statistics
Top/peak (m)
1130
Vertical (m)
550
Bottom/base (m)
580
Beginner runs (%)
30
Intermediate runs (%)
40
Advanced runs (%)
30
Longest course (m)
2700
Steepest slope (°)
37
Number of courses
7
Ski lifts
3
Ropeway cable car
0
Gondola
0
Quad lift (4-person)
0
Triple lift (3-person)
1
Pair lift (2-person)
2
Single lift (1-person)
0
Surface lift
0
Information
Normal season dates
Hachimantai Resort Shimokura usually plans to be open from mid-December until late March. See below for the actual opening and closing dates in recent seasons.
Normal opening times
Hachimantai Resort Shimokura is open from 8:40am until 4:00pm.
Night skiing
There is no night skiing at Hachimantai Resort Shimokura.
Snowride Areas
There are two Snowride Areas on the mountain called Milky Way and Big Diva. There are four official tree run areas at Shimokura: Drop, Fun, Cruise and Edge. Registration is required to use the tree run areas.
Families & children
There is a small area for children at the base of the mountain. More facilities for children are available at the neighbouring Hachimantai Resort Panorama.
Lessons
Ski and snowboard lessons are available at Hachimantai Resort Shimokura.
Rental
Ski and snowboard equipment & wear rental is available.
Lift ticket prices
2025-2026 season
Information for the upcoming 2026-2027 season will be added by December 2026
1 day
Adult: 5,800 yen
Child: 3,400 yen
Senior: 4,500 yen
5 hours
Adult: 5,300 yen
Child: 3,100 yen
Senior: 4,100 yen
1 lift coupon
Adult: 800 yen
Child: 800 yen
Senior: 800 yen
2 days
Adult: 8,900 yen
Child: 5,800 yen
Senior: 7,200 yen
Lift tickets are shared with the neighbouring Hachimantai Resort Panorama ski area and are valid at both. A free shuttle bus connects the two base areas.
The 5 Hour ticket is valid for five hours from the time of purchase.
A ticket for 1 adult and 1 child is 7,500 yen.
Additional adult: 4,900 yen.
Additional child: 2,600 yen.
Historical snow depth data
The following ski season and official snow depth data have been independently compiled by SnowJapan for publication on this website. Where available, the data is updated annually after each ski season.
First and last dates of recent seasons
2025-2026 season: 20th December - 22nd March (93 days)
2024-2025 season: 21st December - 23rd March (93 days)
2023-2024 season: 23rd December - 24th March (93 days)
2022-2023 season: 24th December - 26th March (93 days)
2021-2022 season: 24th December - 27th March (94 days)
Deepest recorded snow depth
2025-2026 season: 320cm on 28th January - 28th February
2024-2025 season: 390cm on 17th-21st March
2023-2024 season: 140cm on 23rd January - 13th March
Resources
Weather & snowfall (Japan Meteorological Agency) [open in new window]
Introduction to the region
Iwate Prefecture is located in the Tohoku region, on the northeastern side of the main island of Honshu. It is the second-largest prefecture in Japan (after Hokkaido). Iwate Prefecture borders Aomori Prefecture to the north, Akita Prefecture to the west, and Miyagi Prefecture to the south.
Most of the ski areas in Iwate Prefecture are in the western mountainous regions of the prefecture, close to the border with Akita Prefecture.
Appi, Hachimantai Resort Panorama & Shimokura and Shizukuishi are in the northwestern region within the boundaries of Hachimantai City or Shizukuishi Town. In Kitakami City, further to the south, Geto Kogen usually receives some of the heaviest snowfall in Japan and refers to itself as ‘King of Snow’.
In recent years, both Appi and Geto Kogen, in particular, have been working to attract overseas visitors.
Most of the other ski areas in Iwate Prefecture are smaller operations.
Hachimantai Resort Shimokura is one of 4 ski areas currently operating in Hachimantai City.
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