Appi Kogen
NEAREST AIRPORTS (by road):Â
IWATE HANAMAKI AIRPORT 1.5hrs, NARITA (TOKYO) 6hrs, HANEDA (TOKYO) 6.5hrs
Appi Kogen is a purpose built resort in in the Tohoku Region of Northern Japan. You will find perfectly groomed long runs, ideal for beginner and intermediate level skiers, and steep runs for the more advanced. It is regarded as one of Japan’s top ski resorts, particularly for families, with dry powder snow, well-maintained runs for all skill levels, and first-rate amenities like fine eating and lodging. It offers a wide variety of activities outside skiing, including a terrain park, family snow park, and a large outdoor onsen.Â
Intermediate: 40%
Most difficult: 30%
Total Trails: 40km
Half Pipe/s: No
Base Elevation: 500m
Vertical Drop: 828m
Longest run: 5.5km
Lifts,Bars,Carpet: 16
Night Skiing: Yes
Child Care: Yes
How to get there
Take the one-hour Narita Express train to Tokyo from here, and then the little more than two-hour Shinkansen bullet train to Morioka. You have two options for getting to the resort from Morioka: take the local train to Appi Kogen Station and then take a free bus to the resort.
