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The highlands of APPI Kogen sit right next to the
Towada-Hachimantai National Park in northeast Honshu. Each winter
season amazing powder covers all of APPI's 828-meter (2716.5-ft)
vertical from peak to base. The 21 trails at APPI Kogen are
easily and comfortably accessible by two eight-person gondolas and three
high-speed, detachable, hooded quad chairs.
There's also a lot of variety at APPI Kogen - from
beginner bunny slopes to a 5.5-km (3.4-mi) cruiser to steep and deep!
APPI Kogen is one of the most well-known resorts in the
Tohoku region and continues to be a mecca for skiers and boarders alike.
Come see why by yourself.
APPI's hotels boast a capacity of 4,100 guests and a fabulous array of
facilities to fit any preference or budget. And don't forget to wash
away your fatigue at one or both of our two natural hot springs!
Here are some of the statistics of the ski & snowboard
resort at APPI Kogen:
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Base Elevation
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500 m (1640 ft) |
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Summit Elevation
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1,328 m (4357
ft) |
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Vertical Rise
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828 m (2717 ft) |
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Permitted Area
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282 ha (697
acres) |
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Trails
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21 |
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Trail Classification
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Beginner 30%
Intermediate 40%
Expert 30% |
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Longest Run
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5,500 m (3.4
miles) downhill course |
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Snowmaking
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Yes |
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Accumulation
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200 cm (79 in)
per year |
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Lifts
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18 lifts in total |
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8-Person Gondolas
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3,494 m (2.17
miles)
2,820 m (1.75 miles) |
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Hooded Quads |
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955 m (3,133
ft)
2,143 m (7,131 ft)
1,988 m (6,522 ft) |
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Double Lifts:
11
Other: 2 |
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Salomon Snowpark
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Terrain Park:
kicker, rainbow rail, kink rail, fun box, etc. This
season the Snow Park sees a renewal and renamed SALOMON SNOWPARK! |
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Night Skiing
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2km night
skiing trail area |
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Season
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Late Nov -
Early May
Planned opening for 09/10 season on 28th November 2009 |
Opening season: 28th November - 18th December 2009
Spring season: 29th March - 5th May 2010
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Adults (19-59) |
Seniors (60+) |
Children (7-18) |
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5-hr Ticket |
3,200 yen |
2,300 yen |
1,900 yen |
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Day Ticket |
3,500 yen |
2,600 yen |
2,200 yen |
Regular Season: 19th December 2009 -
28th
March 2010
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Adults (19-59) |
Seniors (60+) |
Children (7-18) |
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5-hr Ticket |
4,900 yen |
3,200 yen |
2,700 yen |
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8-hr Ticket |
5,200 yen |
3,500 yen |
3,000 yen |
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Night Ticket |
2,400 yen |
1,600 yen |
1,300 yen |
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2-Day Ticket |
9,400 yen |
6,700 yen |
5,700 yen |
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3-Day Ticket |
13,500 yen |
9,700 yen |
8,200 yen |
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Single Ride |
480 yen |
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Book of 11
Single Tickets |
4,800 yen |
Opening season:
8:30-16:00
Regular:
8:30-16:00 (Sat 8:00-16:00 / Sun 7:30-16:00)
Night skiing (19th December - 21st March):
16:00-20:00
Spring:
8:30-16:30
APPI Ski and Snowboard School
offers support and instruction for everyone from total beginners to
expert skiers and snowboarders. Lesson times are from 9:50am until
12 noon and 1:20pm until 3:30pm.
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Regular
Lesson |
2 hrs |
4 hrs |
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Ski lessons |
3,700 yen |
4,900 yen |
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Snowboard lessons |
4,000 yen |
5,300 yen |
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26th December - 3rd January:
+500 yen |
This season ALL of our rental gear is brand new and high
quality. We also have a new Gear Shop this season. In addition to skis, snowboards, boots, and poles, we
offer skiwear items right on down to the gloves.
At the APPI Plaza
- Salomon Station and Atomic Station areas with all new models from
Salomon and Atomic.
Ski Package / Board Package
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5 hrs |
8 hrs |
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Ages 13+ |
4,200 yen |
5,000 yen |
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Under 13 |
3,000 yen |
3,500 yen |
Package + Skiwear
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5 hrs |
8 hrs |
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Ages 13+ |
6,500 yen |
7,500 yen |
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Under 13 |
4,000 yen |
5,000 yen |
Opening and Spring Hours:
8:15-16:00
Regular Season Hours: 8:15-20:00 (Sat:
7:45-20:00; Sun + Hols: 7:15-20:00)
When there is no night skiing, until the end of
business for the day.
APPI NATURE SCHOOL
Enjoy the winter woods even if you don't ski or
snowboard - snowshoe!
Opening: 10am -12 noon
Everyday from 19th December until 11th January and 20th March - 28th
March.
Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays from 12th January until 19th March 2010.
Prices for Snowshoe
Program
There's nothing like the feeling of whistling freely
over the snowy plains on a snowmobile. Opening: 10:00am - 3:30pm,
26th December - 22nd March 2010.
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Trial Program
(6km) |
9km course |
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Ages 16+ |
2,100 yen |
2,800 yen |
Facilities: Large bath,
whirlpool bath, sauna, outdoor bath, shops
Hours:
Weekdays: 1pm - 11pm
Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays: 11am - 11pm
With capacity for 400, the Patio bath has its outdoor
bath in a courtyard, with two large baths on either side and one of
Japan's largest saunas.
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Prices (tax incl.) |
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Ages 13+ |
840
yen |
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Ages 7-12 |
400
yen (under 7 free) |
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APPI Kogen is located in the
northern part of the main island of Honshu, in the Tohoku
region.
See below for details on how to
get to APPI Kogen from the main parts of Japan. |
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By Car: |
From Tohoku Expwy:
15 mins from Matsuo-Hachimantai IC or Ashiro IC
From Aomori City:
2 hrs to Ashiro IC
From Akita City:
2 hrs 10 mins via Akita Expwy to Matsuo-Hachimantai IC
From Sendai:
3 hrs to Matsuo-Hachimantai IC
From Morioka:
1 hr via Rte. 282
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By JR (train): |
Tokyo-Morioka:
2 hrs 23 mins via fastest Shinkansen superexpress train
Sendai-Morioka:
43 mins via fastest Shinkansen superexpress train
Akita-Morioka:
1 hrs 26 mins via fastest Akita Shinkansen superexpress train
Morioka-APPI Kogen:
1 hr via Hanawa Line
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By Bus: |
Iwate Kenpoku Bus buses available
from Morioka Station. Call for details.
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By Air |
Osaka (Itami)-Hanamaki:
1 hr 25 mins
Nagoya-Hanamaki:
1 hr 10 mins
Sapporo (New Chitose)-Hanamaki:
55 mins
*Buses available from Hanamaki Airport to Morioka (1 hr) |
  
The off-season for skiing is the on-season for golf,
tennis, and much more. Try 36 holes of great golf, or work up a sweat on
of our 19 tennis courts.
APPI's nature school lets you get out and about in the
mountains with safe and fun guided programs.
Website
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APPI KOGEN RESORT
SPOTLIGHT
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