[2025 Hachimantai ] Travel Guide for Appi Kogen Ski Resort (Updated Apr)

#tripflyingtoprayforNewYear ❄️🏔️ Review of “Abashi-Kobe Ski Resort Summit Station” – a magnificent snow viewpoint! 🎿✨ If you are looking for the most beautiful snow viewpoint in Tohoku, you must not miss “Abashi-Kobe Ski Resort Summit Station” (APPI Kogen Ski Resort Summit Station) ❄️ This is the highest station of APPI Kogen Ski Resort in Iwate Prefecture, which is famous for its high-quality snow, “Aspen of Japan”. 🇯🇵⛷️ 🌟 Highlights here ✅ Amazing panoramic view! 🏔️ – See the snowy mountains and vast forests of Iwate, beautiful in every season! ✅ Quality Snow “Powder Snow” ❄️ – Skiers and snowboarders will love it! ✅ Very large ski area 🎿 – Suitable for both beginners and pros, with a track length of over 5.5 km! ✅ Super chill gondola 🚠 – Come up and enjoy the view in a chill way, even if you don’t ski! 🚡 How to get to APPI Kogen Ski Resort 🚄 From Tokyo → APPI Kogen 1. Shinkansen 🚅 Take the Tohoku Shinkansen from Tokyo Station → Morioka (approximately 2 hours) 2. JR train 🚆 From Morioka Station → APPI Kogen Station (approximately 50 minutes) 3. Shuttle Bus 🚌 From APPI Kogen Station to the resort 🚗 Private car – Take the Tohoku Expressway, exit at Iwate-Matsuo IC and drive for another 20 minutes. 🎿 Who is it suitable for? ✔️ Ski/snowboard lovers 🏂 ✔️ People who want to see beautiful snow views ❄️ ✔️ Nature lovers and families who want to play in the snow ⛄ 📌 Summary Yaibi High-class Ski Resort Yamato Station is a paradise for snow lovers and beautiful mountain views 🌨️ If you are looking for a snowy place near Tokyo with fewer people than Hokkaido, this is the perfect choice! 🏔️✨

Appi Kogen Ski Resort (Appi Kogen Ski Resort) is located in Hachimantai City, Iwate Prefecture, Japan, and is a paradise for ski enthusiasts. Whether you are a novice or an expert, you can find a slide that suits you here🎿✨ Ski resort highlights❄️ - Geographic location 📍 Located in Appi Plateau, Hachimantai City, Iwate Prefecture, at 40 degrees north latitude, with an altitude of approximately 1,304 meters. The area has a highland climate with an average annual temperature of about 6°C and winter temperatures can drop to -15°C. The snow accumulation exceeds 2 meters every year, so remember to prepare for the cold before setting off🧣. - Snow quality features✨ The ski resort is famous for its extremely dry "aspirin snow", which has very low water content and is not easy to clump even when you grab it with your hands. This kind of snow quality makes the slide smoother and remains stable all day long, making the skiing experience easy and enjoyable⛷️. - Ski season 📅 The ski resort is usually open from early December to early May of the following year. The 2024-2025 ski season is expected to operate until May 6, but the specific date is still subject to the official website announcement. Snow Conditions Review ❄️ - Measured in mid-January 2024 The temperature was between 0°C and 5°C, and the snow was slightly harder at the foot of the mountain due to melting snow in the sun, but it was still high-quality powder snow at the top of the mountain. The snow groomer grooms the novice trail every day, the snow conditions are stable and easy to control, the overall experience is very pleasant👍 Ski slope introduction 🎿 - The ski resort has 21 ski slopes, suitable for skiers of different levels - Ski resort data highlights: Total skiing distance is 43,100 meters | The longest single skiing distance is 5,500 meters 🌟 The maximum height difference is 708 meters | The maximum slope is 34 degrees - Recommended for beginners to experience the green line🟢 The longest green line is 5,500 meters long and slides all the way down from the top of the mountain. The scenery along the way is magnificent and it takes about an hour to complete the slide. It should be noted that there is a short and steep section at the top of the mountain, close to the cliff on the right, and novice skiers need to pay attention to braking skills ⚠️. Snowboarders can simply sit down to slow down if they can't brake. Although the process is a bit exciting, it is definitely worth a try and you will never forget it! How to get to the ski resort 🚗 - From Tokyo By JR Shinkansen, it takes about 2 hours and 14 minutes from Tokyo Station to Morioka Station 🚄. - From Iwate Hanamaki Airport By bus, it takes about 45 minutes to get to Morioka Station🚌. - Morioka Station to Ski Resort Take the bus from the West Exit of Morioka Station and arrive at the "ANA Crowne Plaza" station in about 1 hour and 29 minutes. It is about a 5-minute walk to the ski resort🎿. Hanamaki Airport also provides a shuttle bus directly to the ski resort, but it is only available to guests staying at the ski resort hotel. You need to make an appointment in advance and provide your accommodation order number📝. Facilities and Services 🏔️ - Ski equipment rental Ski equipment rental is available at a cost of approximately HK$700 per day. - Lockers The same-day locker is located at the entrance of the ski resort and you need to re-insert coins after opening it. The overnight lockers are located next to the underground ski school. You need to put coins in again after opening them. The location is slightly off, so it is recommended to plan how to use them in advance. - Shops and Restaurants The shopping street in the ski resort offers a variety of products such as snow equipment, snacks, souvenirs, and pain medicines. The restaurant has a wide variety of options, offering delicious choices such as ramen, curry rice, etc. The food is known for its high quality 🍜🍛. - Ski In/Out Hotel Accommodation The room rates at ANA Crowne Plaza Resort Appi Kogen within the ski resort are relatively high and the price-performance ratio is average. If your budget is limited, you can choose a more cost-effective hotel nearby, such as Apikogen Mori no Hotel. For more accommodation and course information, please refer to my other articles. Business hours: 08:30 to 20:00 (nighttime operation hours are subject to official website announcement) Address: 028-7395 Appi Plateau, Hachimantai City, Iwate Prefecture Ticket prices: Blue Standard Pass - 1-day pass 7,500 yen & 2-day pass 14,500 yen In other articles, I have introduced the official ski courses at Appi Kogen, the Ski In Out hotel ANA Crowne Plaza Resort Appi Kogen, and the nearby hotel Apikogen Mori no Hotel. If you are interested, you can visit my homepage to check it out. #globaltravel #Japantravel #Japanattractions #Japanskiing #Iwate #Appi Plateau #Tohoku

I rented a full set of ski equipment at Appi Kogen Ski Resort in Iwate Prefecture. 🎿 I stayed at the nearby ANA Crowne Plaza Appi Kogen, so I rented it there. Since I had made a reservation in advance, it was set up and ready when I arrived, so I was able to rent it smoothly! They have a wide selection of kids' sizes, and there is also an indoor practice area for children, so it's safe for families with children. 📍〒028-7306 Appi Kogen, Hachimantai City, Iwate Prefecture #ski resort #iwate #trip2022

ANA InterContinental Appi Kogen Resort Located in Appi Kogen, Hachimantai, Iwate, Japan, the address is 117-46 Appi Kogen, Hachimantai, Iwate. Appi Kogen is a famous ski resort in the Tohoku region of Japan, about a four-hour drive from Tokyo. Hotel facilities 1. Guest rooms: • The hotel has 38 guest rooms, offering 7 types of rooms, including presidential suites, Appi suites, one-bedroom suites with balconies, etc. • The room design is inspired by the natural landscape of Appi Kogen, decorated with traditional Japanese washi paper and Iwate craft furniture. Some rooms have indoor cypress bathtubs, offering views of the ski resort in all seasons. 2. Dining: • The hotel has several restaurants offering a variety of options, including Japanese cuisine, French cuisine, buffets, and more. • The SHIRATSUYU restaurant in the hotel combines local ingredients and Western cuisine to provide an innovative dining experience. 3. Leisure facilities: • The hot spring bath offers rock baths and cypress baths to help guests relax. • The hotel also has a gym, heated swimming pool, karaoke, and other entertainment facilities. 4. Other facilities: • The hotel offers multilingual services, free Wi-Fi, luggage storage, and other services. • The hotel lobby offers welcome drinks, afternoon tea, aperitif time, and breakfast the next day. Special experience • The hotel is located near the Appi Kogen ski resort, making it very convenient for skiing in and out in winter. • The hotel has an observation deck on the roof, offering stunning views of the ski resort. • The hotel also offers a luxurious "turndown service" to create a comfortable sleeping environment for guests. Honors • ANA InterContinental Appi Kogen Resort opened in March 2022 and won the "2022 WORLD LUXURY HOTEL AWARDS" luxury resort award in October of the same year. • In July 2024, the hotel was rated as the first Michelin-starred hotel in the Tohoku region of Japan by the Michelin Guide. Transportation • The hotel is about 3 km from JR Appi Kogen Station, and guests can take a taxi to the hotel.

Introducing places to eat at Appi Kogen Ski Resort in Iwate Prefecture. In addition to the hotel restaurant, there is a restaurant you can use between skiing! Speaking of ski resorts, it's all about ski food! They have ramen and katsu curry, which you'll want to eat when you come to a ski resort. I ordered soy sauce tonkotsu ramen 🍜 I was also interested in the horumon chige hotpot, which was sold out 😋 A little further away, there is an Indian food stall-like shop, so you can choose what you want to eat. 📍〒028-7306 Appi Kogen, Hachimantai City, Iwate Prefecture #ski resort #iwate #trip2022

I went skiing at Appi Kogen Ski Resort in Iwate Prefecture 🎿 By the way, the pronunciation of Appi is "appi" and it is said to come from the Ainu language. This slope is popular with skiers and snowboarders from Japan and abroad because it has some of the best powder snow in the country, and it is very convenient because you can start skiing right from the ANA Crowne Plaza Holiday Inn and the Intercontinental Hotel, which is scheduled to open in spring 2022, which are located on the premises ✨ 📍〒028-7306 Appi Kogen, Hachimantai City, Iwate Prefecture #ski resort #iwate #trip2022