AOMORI SPRING RESORT

Aomori Spring Resort is a ski in/ski out gem with runs to suit all standards, a competition level super pipe, and some of the best beech forest skiing in all Japan between majestic big trees.

It is all accessible from the comfort of the Rockwood Hotel & Spa, which sits like a small cruise ship anchored in the snow at the base of Mt Iwaki. For families to pow fiends, Aomori Spring should not be missed.

Awesome tree skiing to long empty groomers to a super pipe, plus a ski in/ski out resort hotel at the base in a wilderness setting are all yours to enjoy at Aomori’s winter jewel © 2017 Aomori Spring / Aomori Prefectural Government

Aomori Spring Resort enjoys a beautiful wilderness setting beneath Mt Iwaki, yet offers full service and comfort to suit all standards so anyone can enjoy the spectacular serenity.

Aomori Prefecture is among the least densely populated in Japan, situated right at the top of Honshu, but with excellent transport connections. It is still off the radar for most international guests.

Don’t ski powder? Don’t worry!

The long groomed runs (up to 3.5km) here are great for learning and progressing on, or getting your kids started on too.

Aomori Spring’s wide open runs provide gentle cruising. The longer runs are accessed by the gondola or express quad chair.

Aomori Spring offers English language ski and snowboard lessons for beginner, intermediate and expert skiers and snowboarders, catering to children and adults of all ages. The focus is on providing a fun and safe learning environment while helping you progress your skiing or snowboarding to the next level. Do ski powder? Do come here!

Aomori Spring’s beech trees are the bees knees for tree ski aficionados. They hold the snow and are far easier to manouevre around than spindly pines or birches. I spent one of my best days in 20 years of Japow missions lapping steep and deep birch tree lines just a few minutes skin out from the far left double chair last trip here. It is effectively lift-accessed/assisted back country.

Go even further afield with the local back country guides. Mt Iwaki is the highest mountain in the region, acting as a snow magnet. Enjoy deep, untouched powder and awe-inspiring views over the Sea of Japan. Half-pipe heaven awaits at the competition level super pipe set up, the largest in the country. This attracts the cream of local and international talent to train and play.

It’s no surprise Japan has such awesome pipe talent when you see facilities like this. The terrain park is great too.

The Rockwood Hotel & Spa is a 188-room onsen hotel offering breathtaking views of the Sea of Japan and the peak of Mount Iwaki, amid 400 hectares of stunning national park. Enjoy excellent cuisine, comfortable rooms and the indoor/outdoor onsen on site.

Getting to Aomori:

It is only 3 hours from Tokyo to Aomori by Shinkansen; or 60 minute fromShin-Hakodate (Hokkaido) to Aomori .

Or fly from Tokyo 70 minutes. Shuttles operate from the aiirport & Shin-Aomori station to Aomori Spring Resort.

AOMORI TOURISM MORE INFO

Aomori Tourism https://aomori-tourism.com/en/

AOMORI SPRING RESORT MORE INFO

Aomori Spring Resort https://aomorispringski.com

The Rockwood Hotel & Spa https://rockwoodhotel.com