Introducing recommended courses, weather forecasts, and course maps at Shizukuishi Ski Resort
Shizukuishi Ski Resort is like this
One of the best snow resorts in Tohoku that stands out for its scale and variety.
It is a resort representing Tohoku, located 3 hours from Tokyo by Tohoku Shinkansen, and boasts one of the largest scales in Tohoku.
It is a traditional ski resort that is one of the few in Japan to have a full-fledged downhill course, and was the venue for the Alpine Skiing World Championships in 1993. It has a variety of courses that can be enjoyed by everyone from children to adults, and is full of charm, with a wonderful view of the famous mountain Mt. Iwate, and the snow quality is perfect and high-quality powder.
Topics from the '25-26 season
Super long ride on a CAT course
"POWDPOWDER CAT TOURS" held!
The CAT tour is popular among powder skiers.
You can enjoy powder riding in ungroomed areas.
time
8:00~ 9:00~ 10:00~ 11:00~ (4 flights a day)
price
17,000 yen per person per bottle
hold
Every Saturday and Sunday from January 3rd to March 8th, 2026, and from December 29th, 2025 to January 2nd, 1/12, 2/11, and 2/23, 2026
・Reservations must be made by 5:00 PM the day before use. ・Limited to 5 people per session
"SURISE CAT TOURS" is a rare chance, with only three chances!
This tour allows you to watch the sunrise on a snowmobile. Watching the sunrise from the summit of Mt. Odakakura is truly an extraordinary experience. You can also ski down the slopes. This tour is only available for three days during the season.
time
5:00~7:00
price
17,000 yen per person per bottle
hold
2026 1/1 (Thu), 1/11 (Sun), 2/22 (Sun)
・Reservations must be made by 5:00 PM the day before use. ・Limited to 15 people per session
. For details and applications, please see the official website.
Shizukuishi Galaxy Ropeway~ Stargazing at an altitude of 730m
How about taking a night tour on the Shizukuishi Galaxy Ropeway that takes you to an altitude of 730m and admiring the starry night sky? It also comes with the nice service of having a professional ``starry sky guide'' explain the full sky to you.
time
Ropeway up/8:00 PM Ropeway down/8:30 PM
price
Adults: 2,200 yen Elementary school students: 1,500 yen *Free for preschool children
hold
Scheduled dates from December 27, 2025 to March 21, 2026
◆For details and application, please refer to the official website
Shizukuishi Ski Resort Recommended Courses
・Giant Slalom Course
Maximum slope: 22 degrees Average: 18 degrees / Distance: 746 m / Slope orientation: Southeast There are 3 courses that can be skied down from the top of the slope, all of which are steep slopes suitable for advanced skiers and have plenty of sliding challenge, but the giant slalom course in particular has a lot of slope changes. Rich and fun. The slope is moderate from the start, but as it winds to the left, there are some undulations and it drops off a bit. This is a popular course when it snows because you can enjoy a deep powder ride.
・Downhill
Maximum slope: 24 degrees Average: 15 degrees / Distance: 2,648 m / Slope orientation: A course that continues for approximately 2,700 m from the top of the East Ski Resort. This is the slope where the Alpine World Cup men's downhill race was held in the past. The course that runs on the ridge is wide and consists of gentle slopes and steep slopes, making for plenty of sliding action. It's also nice to enjoy a relaxing ski while looking at Mt. Iwate on your left. There are several courses at the bottom, the most difficult being the Yoshitsune and Yoshitsune Bypass courses, which boast some of the steepest slopes in the ski resort.
Recommended videos that help you visualize the course
Seniors (60 years old and over) and junior high school students
Children (elementary school students and younger)
December 20, 2025 - March 22, 2026
6,500 yen
5,900 yen
Free *Pick up your free ticket at the lift ticket booth on the day
Slope information
·Basic information
Top altitude 1,128m
Longest run : 2,648m
Altitude difference 702m
Maximum slope 33°
20 courses
5 lifts
Gondola -base
1 ropeway
・Course level, percentage of compacted snow, uncompacted snow, and bumps (%)
Recommended information from ski resorts
Recommended gourmet food
Anekko Miso Ramen @ Ramen Anekko Shizukuishi's famous geletoku menu is this "Anekko Miso Ramen". The richness of the special soup is a perfect match with the crunchy stir-fried vegetables, and the gentle flavor with the scent of sesame oil makes it very popular. "Anekko" means older sister in dialect. A nice dish that will warm your cold body in the north.
Recommended hot springs
Shizukuishi Takakura Onsen @ Shizukuishi Prince Hotel A hot spring at the Shizukuishi Prince Hotel within the Shizukuishi Ski Resort. Day use is also possible. The open-air bath with a roof is full of charm. In winter, you can relax in the snow-viewing open-air bath. There is a pond nearby and you can see carp swimming up close. Business hours: 5:00A.M. - 9:30A.M. / 2:00P.M. - 10:00P.M.
