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. | |