The Ski Resort
Appi Kogen is located on latitude 40°, just like ski resorts such as the Austrian Arlberg resort and Aspen in the United States.
The resort offers long ski slopes, deep snow runs and a snow park, making for a wonderful experience for all skiers and snowboarders. The Salomon Easy Fun Park was recently renewed and now features two new areas: The "Beginner" area and the "Fun" area, which is designed for more experienced snow sports fans. Both those new to the sport and more advanced skiers and snowboarders will love the opportunities presented to them at Appi Kogen.
The resort is also a great choice for families. The family park is separated from the rest of the runs and offers fun activities for children, like sledding and tubing.
Interesting facts
- The vertical drop from summit to base is 828 m. The average difference in altitude between base and summit of Ski Resorts in Japan is 882 m. The high point of the ski resort is located at an elevation of 1,328 m.
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Activities
Book one of the available tours or head out on your own to discover Japan's culinary delights. In the rural-looking town of Hachimantai, you can visit the local sake brewery and enjoy some sushi specialties at the restaurants. Morioka, which is located nearby, also has a sake brewery you can visit.
Getting here
There are buses from Morioka that take you directly to the resort.
The "Hanawa" train goes from Morioka to the APPI Kogen station. From here, you can reach the resort by shuttle bus.
You can reach Morioka in about two hours, taking the express train from Tokyo. The train ride is about 40 minutes from Sendai.
Check here for the exact timetables.
