The Adatara Kogen Ski Resort is located about halfway up the eastern side of Mt. Adatara, one of the One Hundred Famous Mountains of Japan. Powder-snowed slopes extending from an altitude of 950 meters to 1,350 meters offer superb enjoyment to everyone from beginners to advanced skiers. The well-equipped facilities include a high-speed 6-passenger gondola, a quad chairlift, three T-bar lifts, a ski center, and three restaurants. In addition, a 1,000 meter-long slope perfect for families has opened recently and there is also a snowboarding park (one-make jump, rails and boxes) as well as a newly-opened nursery room inside the restaurant Rendezvous. The open-air hot spring bath at the Fujikyu Hotel, located just in front of the ski slopes and with water piped directly from the hot spring source, will refresh you after skiing.
| Website | http://www.adatara-resort.com/ |
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| Contact | Fujikyu Adatara Resort (+81) 243-24-2141 |
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| Opening Hours | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Related info | <b><u>General Information:</b></u> Season</u>: Dec. - Apr. No. of Ski Slopes</u>: 7 No. of Lifts</u>: 4 Availability of Evening Skiing </u>: None Longest Run</u>: 1,500 m Vertical Drop</u>: 400ｍ Difficulty Levels of Slopes</u>: 30% Beginner; 50% Intermediate: 20% Advanced <b><u>Facilities</b></u>: Rental counter, changing rooms, lockers, restaurants, shops, nursery, hot spring <b><u>Rental Equipment Cost (per day)</b></u> Skiing or Snowboard Equipment: Adult 3,100 yen, Child 2,100 yen Skiing or Snowboard Clothing: Adult 3,100 yen, Child 2,100 yen Sled: 500 yen <b><u>Pick-up Shuttle bus:</b></u> 1200 yen charge Reservation necessary Leaves from outsite JR Koriyama Station. <a href="https://aizuski.jp/blog/resorts/adatara-kogen/">See here</a> for Aizu Ski Japan's page about Adatara Kogen Ski Resort. |
| Access | Oku-dake Onsen, Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Pref. 964-0075 View directions |
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| Getting there | By Car: 20 min from Nihonmatsu I.C. exit off the Tohoku Expressway via Route 459. By Train: 25 min taxi from Nihonmatsu Station on JR Tohoku Main Line. (Approx. 60 min via shuttle bus (reservation necessary) from JR Koriyama Station) |
This souvenir shop sells a large variety of Tsuchiyu Onsen local products, the most well-known - of course - is the Tsuchiyu Kokeshi dolls. Tsuchiyu Kokeshi wooden dolls are known for their peculiar expressions. Matsuya Souvenir Shop even includes a kokeshi workshop, where an artisan creates kokeshi right before your eyes. For a particularly unique experience, you can paint your own Kokeshi Doll!
Ebisu Circuit is a multi-course motorsport facility in the hills above Nihonmatsu City. Rather than a single racetrack, it is a collection of separate courses built across a mountainside, connected by access roads and surrounded by forest. It was developed by Nobushige Kumakubo, a professional drifter who wanted a place dedicated to practice and grassroots driving. Over time, it became closely associated with drifting in particular, both domestically and internationally.The complex is divided into several courses, each with their own unique style and character. Kita (North Course) is one of the busiest areas, with cars running along a back section that brings car speeding past the spectator wall. Nishi (West Course), traditionally associated with grip driving, includes a short layout well-known for long drift trains.Higashi (East Course), usually a grip circuit, is opened for drifting during festival periods and also houses the main circuit office. The Touge (mountain pass) course winds through a narrower hilly section with tighter bends and noticeable elevation changes.Ebisu has also become a destination for overseas drivers. Many travel specifically to experience the different course layouts, enjoy the informal practice culture and chat with other drift enthusiasts. It is common to see privately owned cars ranging from lightly modified street builds to dedicated drift machines. The atmosphere during regular days is focused on driving rather than spectacle, with participants rotating through sessions and making adjustments between runs.Three times a year, the circuit hosts the Ebisu Drift Matsuri. The festival, typically held in spring, summer, and autumn, opens multiple courses for extended sessions over several days. Drivers move between tracks, often running late into the evening, and tandem drifting is a big attraction. Unlike formal competitions, the emphasis is on participation and meeting fellow drivers. For many visitors, the festival represents the most concentrated expression of Ebisu’s identity: a large group of drivers sharing the same mountain, rotating through its varied layouts, and focusing almost entirely on drifting. Learn more about the festival with our total guide.For visitors looking to experience drifting themselves, the Drift Taxi experience lets you ride as a passenger in a special drifting car while a professional driver speeds around the circuit. Booking and more information here.
The Bandai-Azuma Skyline is one of the top cycling routes of Japan! The route brings cyclists through dense green forests to volcanic terrain and sweeping views of Fukushima city and the volcanic peak of Mt. Kofuji, or “Little Fuji”. In autumn this course is warmed by vibrant autumn leaves, that make for a magical ride! Fukushima has routes for cyclists of all levels! Click here for more information about Cycling Courses and Events in Fukushima! (Click here to read our blog about cycling the scenic Bandai-Azuma Skyline!)
The only Japan Racing Association racecourse in the Tohoku region. Enjoy the excitement of the seasonal races held during Spring, Summer and Winter, as well as the traditional Tanabata Prize in July. The racecourse also has other areas for enjoying yourself, including a children's play area and athletic facilities, making it a great place to come with the family.
