Hachimantai

Among the cities of Iwate Prefecture, Hachimantai stands out for its highland setting in the Ōu Mountains and its close connection to Towada-Hachimantai National Park. The broad volcanic plateau of Mount Hachimantai brings together alpine wetlands, forest roads and hot-spring communities, with seasonal snow shaping much of local life. Appi Kogen is one of the area’s established ski and outdoor recreation centres. Hachimantai also has an important energy landmark: the Matsukawa Geothermal Power Plant, Japan’s first commercial geothermal station, began operating here in 1966. Discover further points of interest through webcams across Hachimantai and Iwate Prefecture.

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