Online dictionary of geography and travels in Japan: Hachimantai

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Hachimantai

八幡平
alternative words: Mt. Hachimantai, Mount Hachimantai, Hachimantai Mountain
keywords: mountain , ski resort , tohoku
related topics: Iwate Prefecture , Akita Prefecture , Lake Towada
explanation: Located on the border between Akita and Iwate prefectures, it is a vast plateau of volcanic origin of about 1500m high. The highest peak is 1614m. During the winter and spring, it offers excellent slopes for mountain skiers. With Lake Towada on the north, it forms Towada Hachimantai National Park.