Introducing recommended courses, weather forecasts, live cameras, and course maps for Appi Kogen Ski Resort
Appi Kogen Ski Resort (Iwate Prefecture) is such a ski resort
A huge resort where you can enjoy a premium stay and ski experience
Appi Kogen is known as a complex resort with a beautiful corduroy barn that shines, a number of Japan's leading long courses, high-end hotels, etc. "There is Appi in Tohoku". Maemoriyama, an independent peak with an altitude of 1,304m, has 21 courses radiating out, and half of the courses are longer than 2km. Looking at the course map, the sense of scale is overwhelming.
Thanks to the topographical conditions and the 40 degrees north latitude, the snow in Appi is finely textured and hard to clump. In recent years, Appi's non-compacted snow and tree run areas have been steadily expanding, and now there are 5 areas. In addition to the terrain changes, there are many types of trees, and the tree run, where you can feel the natural beauty of Tohoku, is exceptional.
'23-24 season topics
BLACK PASS will be available from the '23-24 season!
Appi Kogen's one-day lift ticket has three categories to choose from: BLUE, GOLD, and BLACK, and the ``BLACK PASS'' is newly introduced for the 2023-24 season. Lift tickets to enjoy a premium experience at Appi, available only on Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and the year-end and New Year holidays.
Adult 1-day ticket: Only 33,000 yen, and the contents are amazing. Unlimited cat ski fast track rides!
- All lifts and gondola rides
- Priority ride on the large lift/Appi Gondola
- Use of the mountaintop gallery cafe
- Nishimori Cat
- fast track
- Food court priority lane + priority seating
the rich nature and
winter charm
Taking advantage of the rich nature of the Appi Highlands, a variety of programs will be held in the 2023-24 season, including backcountry tours where you can enjoy the finest powder, CAT skiing, and guided tours of Appi and Hachimantai's unexplored regions on snowshoes. official website for details )
・Private Backcountry Guide
・Private Backcountry Guide Hachimantai Area
・Hachimantai Cat & Ride Tour
・Private Hachimantai Cat & Ride Tour
Appi Kogen recommended course
・Yamagara course
Maximum slope: 32 degrees Average: 23 degrees / Distance: 900m / Slope direction: East
When it comes to interesting places in Appi, Coco in Nishimoriyama comes first. This is the largest powder zone in Appi, and of course the entire area is uncompacted. Due to the high altitude, high-quality powder piles up. The maximum slope is 32 degrees and the length is perfect with a steep slope where the spray rises.
・Second Sailer Course A
Maximum slope: 32 degrees Average: 23 degrees / Distance: 900m / Slope direction: East
When it comes to interesting places in Appi, Coco in Nishimoriyama comes first. This is the largest powder zone in Appi, and of course the entire area is uncompacted. Due to the high altitude, high-quality powder piles up. The maximum slope is 32 degrees and the length is perfect with a steep slope where the spray rises.
・Tree run zone
Attack, Bravo, Cruise1, Cruise2, Dragon Tail
Appi's touring zone is expanding rapidly. It is a new Appi selling that can strongly appeal to the sliding school. The total area of 5 areas is 600,000㎡! There are two vast tree fields on Nishimoriyama in the back and three on Maemoriyama in front. It's irresistible to enjoy the long runs unique to Appi.
Recommended videos to help you visualize the course
course map
weather forecast
View detailed snow forecast for
Appi Kogen snow-forecast.com
live camera
From Appi Resort Center
From the Appi Gondola mountaintop station building
lift fee
1-day ticket (seasonal price) | Adult (Junior high school students and above) | Elementary school student |
BLUE PASS (can be used on all lifts) | 7,000 yen | - |
Slope information
·Basic information
Top altitude 1,304m | Longest run 5,500m | Elevation difference 684m | Maximum slope 34° |
21 courses | 9 lifts | 1 gondola | ropeway -book |
・Monthly average snowfall
December | January | February | March | April |
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・Course level, percentage of uncompacted snow, compacted snow, and bumps (%)
Recommended information from ski resorts
Hamburger @CAFE&BAR Little Rabbit
Appi's popular restaurant has opened with a renewed food menu! The main item is hamburgers. Expert craftsmen use ingredients such as buns and patties made with Appi Kogen's original recipe to provide the best hamburgers. This season, we will be open until 24:00 during the year-end and New Year holidays and on specific days!!
Appi Onsen Shirakaba no Yu @ANA Holiday Inn Resort Appi Kogen At Appi Onsen,
you can enjoy the largest open-air bath in Tohoku, as well as a large bath, rock bath, lying bath, and pot bath.
You can see the starry sky from the open-air bath in a calm space surrounded by the warmth of wood. ``Shirakaba no Yu'' is a colorless and transparent hot spring that leaves your skin smooth and beautiful. There is also a large public bath that can accommodate 400 people at once, and a large sauna. Day use is also possible. Business hours: 13:00-23:00
Information
Appi Kogen Ski Resort
117 Appi Kogen, Hachimantai City, Iwate Prefecture 028-7306
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