Hachimantai Resort Shimokura Ski Area — Attraction in Hachimantai

It is a fun ski field. But, it is definitely not for total beginners.

Hachimantai Ski Resort proper is much better for learning on.

There are no runs to warm up or learn on and the easiest run is for those who can already reliably slow themselves on a slope. That said my nine year old had no issues on his third day ever skiing (he snow plows a bit but can weave side to side doing it and straightens up on the clear bits).

The upper slopes (third lift) are very steep and fast so make sure you can confidently turn before attempting. Not suitable for kids up there unless they can ski very very confidently.

The run down from the second lift to the bottom however is great. There are lots of humps to play on and one of the runs has a section with a long rounded wall which was great fun.

The restaurant is good.

The ski rental is OK, but it's very small and takes some time, the equipment was fine though.

The lifts are pretty basic chair lifts (one triple, two doubles) with no wind protection at all and fairly small and with a...

Shimokura is a great ski resort for intermediate to higher level ski and snowboarders. They have an ungroomed run at the top of the slopes that many people are attracted to. There aren't any tree runs here. The staff is great and very knowldgeable and the restaurant here is delicious. For tourists to get here there is a shuttle bus running from...

A perfect ski resort for intermediate/advanced levels and ungroomed runs. Only a few international tourists and many local people were here. Great access to get here from the closest station Obuke, and quite easy to get around. You can take free shuttle in between Shimokura and Panorama...