Appi Kogen Ski Resort ['25-26]

A huge resort offering premium experiences for both stay and skiing

Appi Highlands is known as "Appi in Tohoku" as a resort complex with beautiful, sparkling corduroy runs, some of the longest courses in the country, and high-end hotels. 21 courses radiate out from the 1,304m-high independent peaks of Maemoriyama and Nishimoriyama, half of which are over 2km long. The course map is an overwhelming sight, as it shows just how large the scale of the resort is.

Thanks to its topographical conditions and its location at 40 degrees north latitude, Appi's snow is fine-grained and does not harden easily. In recent years, Appi has steadily expanded its ungroomed snow and tree run areas, and now has five areas. Not only is the terrain varied, but there is also a wide variety of trees, making tree runs where you can enjoy the beauty of Tohoku's nature all the more special

The world's most expensive one-day ticket, "BLACK PASS," will have a dedicated lounge this season!

The "BLACK PASS" is the ultimate lift pass ever offered at Appi Kogen. Limited to 30 passes per day, the adult 1-day pass costs 33,000 yen, but the benefits are incredible. Unlimited rides on cat skiing and fast tracks!　

Unlimited rides on all lifts
, access to priority lanes
, access to the mountaintop lounge (homemade cookies + drinks)
, access to fast tracks
and Nishimori cat skiing
, access to priority lanes at the food court
, and access to the Black Pass Lounge

. The Black Pass Lounge is a new addition this season. You can use a private room to relax all day long. Staff are always on hand, and you can order food and drinks while in the lounge.

Period: Saturday, December 20, 2025 to Sunday, March 22, 2026
Hours of use: 8:30-17:00

APPI Collaboration Project
2025-26 Winter APPI × Halube & iamSAKI

For the 2025-2026 season, Appi Kogen Ski Resort has signed an advisory contract with creative director/graphic designer Haruka Kumagai (Halube) and outdoor influencer Saki Toguchi (iamSAKI), announcing that they will be undertaking unprecedented and innovative developments, from content planning and visual design to public relations and marketing activities.

The two snowboarders will bring their diverse creativity to APBI, showing a different side of themselves this season, so be sure to keep an eye out. Interviews and other articles are also available on the official website.

Maximum gradient: 32 degrees, average gradient: 23 degrees / Distance: 900m / Slope orientation: East

One of the most interesting places in Appi is this one in Nishimoriyama. This is the zone with the best snow quality in Appi, and of course, the entire area is ungroomed. Because it's at a high altitude, it's covered in high-quality powder. With a maximum gradient of 32 degrees, it's a steep slope with spray rising, and the length is also excellent.

Maximum gradient: 22 degrees, average gradient: 10 degrees / Distance: 2300m / Slope orientation: North

One of the most interesting places in Appi is this one in Maemoriyama. It's the largest powder zone in Appi, and most of the course is ungroomed. If you enter from Sailer Quad, the upper part is a steep face for advanced skiers, but it becomes gentler halfway through, allowing you to enjoy a long run of 2.5km in total.

Attack, Bravo, Cruise1, Cruise2, Dragon Tail

Appi's two-run zone offers the best quality snow. It's a big selling point for skiers. The five areas cover a total area of ​​600,000 m2! There are two vast tree fields in Nishimoriyama at the back, and three in Maemoriyama at the front. You'll love being able to enjoy the long runs that only Appi can offer.