Aomori Airport 2 hr 12
Amihari Onsen (49 min) Ōu Mountains (37 min)
Long ridge of mountains spanning stratovolcanoes, multiple calm lakes & hiking areas for all levels. Iwate Kogen Snow Park (45 min)
Wide trails for beginner & intermediate skiers, plus 2 expert runs & a kid-oriented sledding slope. Hachimantai Resort Shimokura Ski Area (14 min)
Small ski resort known for its light powder snow, with a tree run area, restaurant & coffee shop. Yakehashiri Lava Flow (16 min)
Protected field of hardened black lava on the slopes of Mt. Iwate, with sparse moss & lichen growth. Matsukawaso (20 min)
Laid-back lodging in a national park, offering communal open-air baths with forest views. Shizukuishi Ski Resort (56 min)
Skiing, snowboarding, ski resort, winter sports, and alpine skiing Koiwai Farm (46 min)
Autumn leaf color Appi Kogen Ski Resort (19 min)
Popular ski resort with runs for all levels of skiing & snowboarding, plus an food court. Eboshidake (Nyutoyama) (1 hr 44)
High peak known for hiking trails, autumn leaf spotting & views of the surrounding mountains. Salad farm Co., Ltd. (14 min) Hachimantai Resort Panorama Ski Area (12 min)
Skiing, snowboarding, winter sports, and ski resort Mount Iwate (37 min)
Landmark stratovolcano in Towada-Hachimantai National Park with a challenging hike to the summit. Mount Hachimantai (34 min)
A popular fall color destination, this flattop mountain features a range of trails & scenic views. Kagami-numa (Hachimantai Dragon Eye) (34 min) | 
