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Discover Hachimantai, Japan
Discover an enormous frozen waterfall - Nanataki!
Put on snowshoes and walk with a mountain guide through a pristine forest to see a 25-meter-high frozen waterfall in the Towada-Hachimantai National Park.
Have you ever seen a frozen waterfall? Did you know that because of the way it freezes that the ice swells to more than 10 times the size of the waterfall during the warmer months? Nanataki Falls is amazing all year round, but in the winter it really is magical. There’s a new tour from […]
Fantastic article from Hachimantai’s own Nick Carmon! He’s composed what I believe is currently the best, most detailed article on the Yakehashiri Lava Flow in Hachimantai. This area is just one example of the amazing volcanic geographical nature of the Hachimantai. Mt. Iwate – the immense volcano that it is – has given so much […]
Seasonal attractions
The landscape changes dramatically through the seasons. Spring is host to not only the famous cherry blossoms, but also towering walls of snow along a 27-km stretch of road. The summer reveals beautiful flowers and greenery, which erupt into a riot of color in the fall. In the winter the powder snow is legendary, transforming the area into a paradise for back country skiers and snowboarders with resorts for families and beginners as well.
Hiking in Hachimantai
The Towada-Hachimantai National Park is host to diverse terrain from alpine marshland to volcanic landscapes with beautiful rivers and waterfalls. Explore it on foot along one of the many well-marked hiking trails in the mountains! Summit Mt. Iwate or one of the other peaks from trail heads here in Hachimantai.
A MARVELOUS RED CARPET - MT. MITSUISHI -
The summit area of Mt. Hachimantai boasts the earliest viewing place for the autumn colors in all of Honshu.
The weather is often clear in September, so hike up to the summit of Mt. Mitsuishi and enjoy this spectacular view!
BREATHTAKING RIDES
There are so many great cycling courses in Hachimantai! Try the route used in the hill climb race, another famous for the beautiful scenic views, and of course there are great places to eat along the way. Hachimantai really is a cyclist’s paradise.
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Welcome to the Hachimantai tourist information website.
Hachimantai City is located in northern Japan and is a mountain resort area surrounded by beautiful mountains in the Towada – Hachimantai National Park. In the summer, you can enjoy mountain activities such as hiking, camping, biking, etc. In the winter, you can do different winter sports like skiing, snowboarding, cat skiing, etc. And all year long you can soothe your body and mind with the various types of mineral baths including saltwater and milky-white hot springs among others that are found throughout the area.