Introducing recommended courses, weather forecasts, and course maps for Shizukuishi Ski Resort
What is Shizukuishi Ski Resort like?
One of the Tohoku region's leading snow resorts, outstanding in scale and variety
Located just three hours from Tokyo by Tohoku Shinkansen, this resort is a leading destination in northern Tohoku and boasts one of the largest scales in the region. It is a historic ski resort with one of the few full-fledged downhill courses in Japan, and was the venue for the Alpine Ski World Championships in 1993.
With a variety of courses to enjoy for both children and adults, stunning views of the majestic Mount Iwate, and top-quality powder snow, it offers plenty to see and do.
Topics from the '25-26 season
Ultra-long ride on a CAT-exclusive 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)
Fee
17,000 yen per person per bottle
held
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 required 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
Fee
17,000 yen per person per bottle
held
2026 1/1 (Thu), 1/11 (Sun), 2/22 (Sun)
・Reservations required by 5:00 PM the day before use. ・Limited to 15 people per session
. ◆For details and to apply, please refer to the official website.
Shizukuishi Galaxy Ropeway- Stargazing at an altitude of 730m
How about taking a night ride on the Shizukuishi Galaxy Ropeway, which takes you to an altitude of 730m, and enjoying the starry night sky? You'll also get the added bonus of a professional "starry sky guide" explaining the sky full of stars
time
Ropeway up/8:00 PM Ropeway down/8:30 PM
Fee
Adults ¥2,200, Elementary school students ¥1,500 *Preschool children are free
held
Scheduled dates from December 27, 2025 to March 21, 2026
◆For details and applications, please refer to the official website
Recommended courses at Shizukuishi Ski Resort
・Giant slalom course
Maximum slope: 22 degrees, Average: 18 degrees / Distance: 746m / Slope orientation: There are three courses that can be skied down from the top of the southeast slope, all of which are steep slopes suitable for advanced skiers and offer plenty of challenge, but the Giant Slalom course is especially fun with its varied slopes. The slope is moderate from the start, but there are undulations and it drops off a bit from the section that curves to the left. It is a popular course because you can enjoy deep powder riding when it snows.
Downhill
Maximum slope: 24 degrees, Average: 15 degrees / Distance: 2,648m / Slope orientation: A course that extends for approximately 2,700m from the top of the East Ski Resort. This slope has previously hosted the men's downhill Alpine World Cup. The course, which runs along the ridge, is wide and consists of gentle and steep slopes, offering plenty of excitement. It's also nice to ski leisurely while gazing at Mount Iwate on your left. In the lower part, the course splits into several sections, with the most challenging being the "Yoshitsune" and "Yoshitsune Bypass" courses, which boast some of the steepest slopes in the ski resort.
Recommended videos that make it easy to visualize the course
Seniors (60 years old and over) and junior high school students
Children (elementary school age and younger)
December 20, 2025 - March 22, 2026
6,500 yen
5,900 yen
Free of charge . *Receive your "free ticket" at the lift ticket counter on the day of your visit.
Slope information
·basic information
Top elevation : 1,128m
Longest run: 2,648m
Elevation difference: 702m
maximum slope 33°
courses 20
lifts 5
Gondola base
ropeway One
- Course level, percentage of groomed/ungroomed snow and moguls (%)
Recommended information from ski resorts
Recommended Gourmet
Aneko Miso Ramen @ Ramen Aneko Shizukuishi's signature ski resort menu item is this "Aneko Miso Ramen." The rich flavor of the special miso soup and the crisp stir-fried vegetables are a perfect match, and the gentle taste with the aroma of sesame oil makes it very popular. "Aneko" means "older sister" in the local dialect. It's a welcome dish that will warm you up on a cold day in the northern region.
Recommended hot springs
Shizukuishi Takakura Onsen @ Shizukuishi Prince Hotel This hot spring is located within the Shizukuishi Ski Resort at the Shizukuishi Prince Hotel. Day use is also available. The covered open-air bath has a charming atmosphere. In winter, you can relax in the open-air bath while watching the snow. There is a pond nearby where you can see carp swimming up close. Opening hours: 5:00 AM - 9:30 AM / 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
