Weather summary
Now4°partly cloudy16 km/hUpdated 07:04, 8 Nov
About
- base
- 535 m
- peak
- 620 m
- vertical
- 85 m
- lifts
- 3
- runs
- 3
- longest run
- 0.6 km
- day ticket
- ¥1,400
- season
- Nov – Apr
Character
- Local hill
- Snow park
- Night skiing
Akabane is a compact family hill 15km south of Tono City, built for beginners and young riders with gentle terrain and a small park. It's one of the few spots in the region offering weekday night skiing, though weekend hours are short and terrain variety is limited.
Nearby resorts
- Namari Onsen0 cm57 km away
- Kunimidaira0 cm58 km away
- Geto Kogen0 cm59 km away3 cmyesterday
How it rides
Akabane sits just outside Tono in rural Iwate, positioned as the closest ski area to the city and coastal towns. The mountain is small and straightforward—three rope tows serve mostly beginner-friendly slopes, with a handful of slightly steeper options tucked around the sides. The layout is efficient and uncrowded, making it an easy place to dial in fundamentals or spend a mellow afternoon.
The real draw here is weekday night skiing under floodlights on all three lifts, a rarity in the region. Daytime hours are modest: weekends close at 4:30pm, while weekdays stay open until 8:45pm. There's a small terrain park near the base and a dedicated area for sledding with young kids, plus a ski school offering snowboard lessons by reservation. Equipment rental is available on-site.
Snow reliability is a gamble—the 2023–24 season didn't open at all due to insufficient base—so check conditions before committing. When it does run, Akabane works best as a local's hill or a quick family outing, not a destination in itself.
- website
- tono-sks.com
- where
- Iwate, Japan
Questions about Akabane
How much snow is coming to Akabane?
0 cm in the 5-day forecast.
Will it snow or rain at Akabane?
Snow to the base on Tue 10, Wed 11. Too warm at the base the other days. It depends on the freezing level: under 535 m, it snows all the way down.
When is Akabane open?
The season usually runs from November to April.
How high is Akabane?
The base is at 535 m and the top at 620 m. That is 85 m of vertical.
How many lifts and runs does Akabane have?
3 lifts and 3 runs. The longest run is 0.6 km.
Where is Akabane?
Akabane is in Iwate, Japan.
Which resorts are close to Akabane?
Namari Onsen (57 km), Kunimidaira (58 km), Geto Kogen (59 km). These are the closest resorts in a straight line.
How often is the forecast updated?
Every day. The weather summary shows when it was last updated, in the resort’s time.