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Sharing the best of Hachimantai City in Iwate, Japan - travel and event information, tours & more!

Sharing the best of Hachimantai City, Iwate Prefecture in Japan - home to Appi Kogen Ski Resort. Information in English about tourism, local events, tours & more! DM us with your questions.

本アカウントは英語で岩手県八幡平市について観光情報を発信しています。観光地、市内イベント、ツアー等を紹介します。英語以外で表示された時はフェイスブックの自動翻訳で固有名詞や、文章が間違っている場合があります。予めご了承ください。

03/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined the Akatsuki Brewery Hachimantai Factory Tour last weekend! 🍺

Participants explored the world of craft beer, learned about ‘s unique approach to brewing, and got hands-on experience creating and tasting their own wort using different types of malt.

As Hachimantai City continues to welcome more international residents and visitors, we hope to create more opportunities like this that make local culture and experiences accessible across language barriers. We encourage everyone to join future tours, workshops, and cultural events and discover more of what makes Hachimantai special.

02/06/2026

🐉👁️ The Hachimantai Dragon Eye is almost fully formed!

Located at Kagami-numa Pond near the Hachimantai Summit, this rare natural phenomenon appears each spring as melting snow creates a striking ring around the frozen center of the pond—resembling a giant dragon’s eye.

Access: 20-minute walk from the Hachimantai Summit Rest House parking lot. Please stay on marked trails and do not enter restricted areas.

Snow remains on the route, so waterproof shoes or snow boots are strongly recommended.

Now is the time to visit—the Dragon Eye is changing every day and nearing its peak appearance!

#ドラゴンアイ #八幡平ドラゴンアイ

01/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined our “My Story” event on Wednesday, May 27! 🌏

A special thank you to our guest speakers, Mana Hazawa and Brian Gueyser, for sharing their unique experiences and personal stories with us.

We were delighted to welcome both familiar faces and first-time participants from Hachimantai and neighboring communities. This session also featured a new activity corner focused on nonverbal communication, challenging participants to connect and collaborate beyond words.

We’re planning the next My Story event for late July. If you joined us this time, we hope to see you again. And if you couldn’t make it, we’d love to welcome you next time!

#八幡平市 #異文化交流

22/05/2026

Step inside an organic craft brewery in rural Japan.

Akatsuki Brewery Hachimantai Factory is hosting a special English-guided tour next Saturday, May 30!

Smell fresh hops, taste roasted malts, make wort, and discover how craft beer is brewed using organic ingredients, mountain spring water, and local geothermal energy.

Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026
DM to register
Check the flyer for full details.

20/05/2026

Ever wonder who the other foreign residents in Hachimantai are—and what brought them here?

Join us next Wednesday for the upcoming session of“My Story” Event!

This time, we’re excited to welcome two distinguished guest speakers who will share their personal stories, experiences, and connections to life in Japan.

We’re also planning a brand-new activity corner this time—so come ready to participate, connect, and have fun!

Whether you’re new to the area, a longtime resident, Japanese, international, or just curious to meet new people, this is a relaxed and welcoming space to hear real stories and enjoy meaningful conversation.

Date: Wednesday, May 27th, 2026
Time: 5:45 - 7:00 p.m. (Doors open at 5:30)
Location: Hachimantai City Hall - Multipurpose Room 1
Fee: Free (No registration required)
※Children must be accompanied by a guardian.

18/05/2026

🐉 Hachimantai Dragon Eye 👁️
5/17/26

The Hachimantai Dragon Eye is a rare seasonal phenomenon that forms at Kagami-numa Pond near the Hachimantai Summit. As snow gradually melts in spring, a ring-shaped pattern emerges around the frozen center of the pond, creating the appearance of a giant dragon’s eye.

This mysterious sight can only be from mid-May to mid-June each year, when snowmelt and weather conditions align.

Access: Hachimantai Dragon Eye (Kagami-numa Pond) is about a 20-minute walk from the Hachimantai Summit Rest House parking lot. Please stay on marked paths and do not enter restricted areas. As you’ll be walking on snow, we recommend wearing long/snow boots.

#ドラゴンアイ #八幡平ドラゴンアイ

14/05/2026

Fudo Falls in late spring
Japan’s Top 100 Waterfalls
May 2026
📍Hachimantai, Iwate

12/05/2026

On May 3, Hachimantai City welcomed spring with the annual Fudo Falls Festival at Sakuramatsu Park & Shrine.

We were lucky to catch the last of the cherry blossoms in bloom, along with beautiful weather throughout the day.

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate with us—we hope you enjoyed the festival, nature, and start of the spring season in Hachimantai!

08/05/2026

Special Guided Brewery Tour at Akatsuki Brewery with English interpretation 🍺
Located in Hachimantai, Akatsuki Brewery is Japan’s first brewery dedicated entirely to organic beer. Their brews are made using JAS Organic certified ingredients, Kanezawa Shimizu spring water, and local geothermal energy.

Join an interactive guided tour led by the head brewer and go behind the scenes to discover the science and craftsmanship of beer brewing in Japan. You’ll even make and taste your own malt and wort! English interpretation is provided.

When: 2:00-3:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2026 (check-in at 1:50 p.m.)
Where: Akatsuki Brewery Hachimantai Factory
Fee: ¥1,100 (Free for participants under 20 years old)

To register (English OK!):
Email: [email protected]
Instagram DM:
Google Form in flyer

※ Japanese-only tour sessions are also available on May 23, 24, 31, and June 7.
※ Reservations required by 5:00 p.m. the day before (may close early if full)

07/05/2026

🌸 Solitary Cherry Tree of Uwabo
📍 Hachimantai, Iwate
📅 5.5.2026

A misty-looking Kasumi-zakura set against Mt. Iwate.
Nearby attractions include Yakehashiri Lava Flow and Hachimantai Onsen Village, where visitors can enjoy sightseeing and hot springs.

Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/cjFi16CwRSpRqqTP9

住所

Hachimantai-shi, Iwate