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APPI
Hachimantai, Iwate Prefecture
Official website :: Full resort details on SnowJapan
| Early season |
Top season |
Night skiing |
Spring season |
Open -
11th December 2020 |
12th December 2020
- 21st March 2021 |
19th December 2020
- 20th March 2021
(details below) |
22nd March 2021
- 5th May 2021 |
The Mountain
The highlands of APPI sit right next to the Towada-Hachimantai National Park in northeast Honshu. Each winter season amazing powder covers all of APPI. The 21 trails at APPI are easily and comfortably accessible by an eight-person gondola 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 is one of the most well-known resorts in Japan and continues to be a mecca for skiers and boarders alike. Come see why by yourself.
Facilities at the ski resort include full rental services, a ski and snowboard school that offers lessons in English, various nature experiences, a snow park, the APPI Happy Snowpark, a kids room and much more.. with other facilities available in the hotels in the base area.
APPI expanded the tree run zone from 5 hectares to around 60 hectares in 2018-2019 and there are now 5 areas to challenge - 'Bravo', 'Cruise 1' and 'Cruise 2', 'Dragon Tail', and if you are an advanced skier or snowboarder don't miss the most difficult area 'Attack' which is located in Mt. Nishimori. Enjoy the pleasure of being flapped by Premium Powder Snow!
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Mt.Iwate(2,038m) |
2 |
Mt.Maemori (1,304m) |
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Mt.Nishimori (1,328m) |
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Mogul Terrain |
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Mogul Practice Terrain |
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SALOMON SNOWPARK |
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Skill-Up Zone |
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APPI Happy Snowpark |
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SNOW FOREST APPI-NO-MORI |
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| Course |
Name
| Distance | Width
(m) | Steepness
(deg) |
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| A |
Shirakaba
A wide-open slope in front of APPI Resort Centre for families and beginners. |
1,000m |
300～70 |
16~9 |
| B |
Hayabusa
One of the famous runs with certified giant slalom course. |
3,000m |
70～30 |
30~19 |
| C |
Otaka
The upper steep section is for advanced riders, and the lower section is for beginner lessons. |
3,000m |
70～30 |
31~16 |
| D |
Kakesu
Gradual run divided from Otaka Run. Best for movement analysis. |
1,500m |
50～35 |
24~12 |
| E |
Kakko
There are steep and gradual parts. From this season, snowboarding also ok! |
2,800m |
50～30 |
28~14 |
| F |
Kitsutsuki
Enjoy cruising. From this season, snowboarding also ok! |
2,200m |
50～30 |
28~12 |
| G |
Yamagara
Ungroomed run located at Mt.Nishimori known as having some of the best snow quality in APPI. |
900m |
50～20 |
32~23 |
| H |
Inuwashi
Groomed first overnight, this run on Mt.Nishimori is a great light powder run. |
1,000m |
80～25 |
30~16 |
| I |
Yamabato
The longest run of 5500m from the peak of Mt.Maemori to the Shirakaba terrain.
Great run for beginners. |
5,500m |
30～15 |
20~15 |
| J |
Sekirei
Enjoyable run even during early and late season.
It is connected from the sailer slopes to the central slopes. |
1,600m |
80～15 |
26~10 |
| K |
Karugamo
Suitable for beginnerfs practice. It is connected to APPI Hills Hotel. |
1,200m |
30～15 |
15~10 |
| L |
Sailer Long
Long slope continuing to sailer base of the mountain.
One of APPI's symbolic runs. |
3,000m |
80～30 |
26~14 |
| M |
First Sailer A
Long run with various vertical changes. The upper section is ungroomed. |
2,500m |
80～25 |
22~10 |
| N |
First Sailer B
Open and even slope with intermediate difficulty.
This run is connected to Sailer Quad Lifts. |
1,800m |
70～30 |
18~13 |
| O |
First Sailer C
Straight run branching off at the Sailer Long Run intersection. |
1,000m |
65～40 |
20~11 |
| P |
Second Sailer A
Challenging popular run. From this season half is a powder course. |
2,300m |
70~30 |
34~16 |
| Q |
Second Sailer B
This run leads from Second Slopes to Sailer Long Run.
It is enjoyable with medium to gentle slopes.
From this season half is a powder course. |
2,500m |
60~30 |
26~11 |
| R |
Second Sailer C
Popular long run with gentle slopes. |
2,000m |
50～25 |
25~10 |
| S |
Second Slopes First
Scenic run for all levels of riders with gradual steepness. |
2,500m |
100～30 |
28～13 |
| T |
Second Slopes Second
Wide open slope with two steep drops on the way. |
1,000m |
100～50 |
21～12 |
| U |
Second Slopes Third
Ungroomed slope on the far-east side of the mountains.
It is a hot spot on a powder day. |
800m |
55～33 |
32～13 |
| Number of Runs |
21 |
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| Total Length of Runs |
43,100m |
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| Longest Runs |
5,500m
5,500m (From Summit Through Yamabato Run to Shirakaba Run) |
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| Steepest |
34° |
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| Level |
Beginner 30%
Intermediate 40%
Advanced 30% |
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| Number of Lift |
10 (1 Gondola, 3 Quad Lifts, 6 Chair Lifts) |
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| Elevation |
Max Elevation 1,328m
APPI Resort Centre 620m
Vertical 708m |
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APPI SNOW PLAY LAND
Due to COVID-19, we have changed the business contents of Snow Play Land since January 18th. We apologize for any inconvenience, and thank you for your understanding. In addition, sleds and sled area is available for free.
APPI QUEST PARK
APPI QUEST PARK is a world-class, safe and highly efficient snow park not only for expert riders but also for beginners to intermediates.
| Grand Opening: |
February 18, 2021 (planned) |
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| Business hours: |
10:00-16:00 |
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Location:
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PRO LINE (paid area):
Shirakaba slope (between gondola and 1st pair lift)
PUBLIC PARK (free area):
Shirakaba slope (the side of Hotel Appi Grand, the right side of Central Quad lift) |
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Lift Tickets (2020-2021 Season)
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Adults (19-59) |
Seniors (60+) |
Children (6-18) |
| EARLY & SPRING SEASON |
| 5 Hours (lift + gondola) |
3,600 yen |
2,700 yen |
2,300 yen |
| 1 Day (lift + gondola) |
3,900 yen |
3,000 yen |
2,600 yen |
| TOP SEASON |
| 5 Hours Ticket |
lift |
4,300 yen |
3,400 yen |
2,700 yen |
| lift + gondola |
5,300 yen |
3,600 yen |
3,000 yen |
| 1 Day Pass |
lift |
4,600 yen |
3,700 yen |
3,000 yen |
| lift + gondola |
5,600 yen |
3,900 yen |
3,300 yen |
| Shirakaba Pass |
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3,100 yen |
2,300 yen |
2,000 yen |
| 2 Days Pass |
lift |
8,900 yen |
7,100 yen |
5,700 yen |
| lift + gondola |
10,900 yen |
7,500 yen |
6,300 yen |
| 3 Days Pass |
lift |
13,200 yen |
10,500 yen |
8,400 yen |
| lift + gondola |
16,200 yen |
11,100 yen |
9,300 yen |
The Shirakaba Pass is a lift ticket for beginners which is available for the Central Quad and Central Number 2 lift, until 4:00pm on the day of purchase.
NOTE: Children age 5 and below are free but must be accompanied by guardians. |
| Night Skiing |
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2,200 yen |
1,700 yen |
1,500 yen |
Night skiing is on Saturdays and also on the following dates:
27th, 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st December 2020
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 10th January 2021
11th, 12th, 21st, 22nd February 2021
Rental Station
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Set
| Age | 5 hours | 1 day | 2 days | 3 days | 4 days
(each day) |
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| Ski rental |
Ski Set
(Ski, Boots and Poles) |
+13 |
4,700yen |
5,500yen |
10,200yen |
14,900yen |
4,700yen |
| -12 |
3,400yen |
3,900yen |
7,300yen |
10,700yen |
3,400yen |
| Skis |
+13 |
3,400yen |
3,900yen |
7,300yen |
10,700yen |
3,400yen |
| -12 |
2,400yen |
2,900yen |
5,300yen |
7,700yen |
2,400yen |
| Short Ski |
+13 |
3,400yen |
3,900yen |
7,300yen |
10,700yen |
3,400yen |
| Ski Boots |
+13 |
2,400yen |
2,900yen |
5,300yen |
7,700yen |
2,400yen |
| -12 |
1,600yen |
1,900yen |
3,500yen |
5,100yen |
1,600yen |
| Snowboard rental |
Board Set
(Board and Boots) |
+13 |
4,700yen |
5,500yen |
10,200yen |
14,900yen |
4,700yen |
| -12 |
3,400yen |
3,900yen |
7,300yen |
10,700yen |
3,400yen |
| Board Boots |
+13 |
2,400yen |
2,900yen |
5,300yen |
7,700yen |
2,400yen |
| -12 |
1,600yen |
1,900yen |
3,500yen |
5,100yen |
1,600yen |
| Wear and accessory rental |
| Wear |
+13 |
3,900yen |
4,400yen |
8,300yen |
12,200yen |
3,900yen |
| -12 |
2,600yen |
3,100yen |
5,700yen |
8,300yen |
2,600yen |
| Poles |
+13 |
- |
1,300yen |
2,600yen |
3,900yen |
1,300yen |
| -12 |
- |
1,000yen |
2,000yen |
3,000yen |
1,000yen |
| Helmet |
+13 |
- |
1,600yen |
3,200yen |
4,800yen |
1,600yen |
| -12 |
- |
1,100yen |
2,200yen |
3,300yen |
1,100yen |
Discounted rates are available for staying hotel guests.
Resort Station+
High end and new style models are also available; free exchange during rental period time
Private Ski and Snowboard Lessons in English
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Programs |
Time Schedule |
People |
Lesson Fee |
| Short Lesson Program |
Morning 80 |
8:30am - 9:50pm |
1 |
14,000 yen |
| 2-3 |
17,000 yen |
| 4-6 |
20,000 yen |
Evening 80
*night skiing days only |
4:00pm - 5:20pm |
1 |
14,000 yen |
| 2-3 |
17,000 yen |
| 4-6 |
20,000 yen |
| AM Lesson Program |
Private
AM 2h |
10:30am - 12:30pm |
1 |
23,000 yen |
| 2-3 |
30,000 yen |
| 4-6 |
35,000 yen |
Private
AM 3h |
9:30am - 12:30pm |
1 |
33,000 yen |
| 2-3 |
40,000 yen |
| 4-6 |
45,000 yen |
| PM Lesson Program |
Private
PM 2h |
1:30pm - 3:30pm |
1 |
21,000 yen |
| 2-3 |
26,000 yen |
| 4-6 |
31,000 yen |
Private
PM 3h
*night skiing days only |
1:30pm - 4:30pm |
1 |
31,000 yen |
| 2-3 |
36,000 yen |
| 4-6 |
41,000 yen |
| 1 Day Lesson Program |
Private
1 day 4 hr |
10:30am - 12:30pm
1:30pm - 3:30pm |
1 |
42,000 yen |
| 2-3 |
50,000 yen |
| 4-6 |
60,000 yen |
Private
1 day 5 hr |
Flexible time schedule
End by 4:00pm, except on night skiing days |
1 |
52,000 yen |
| 2-3 |
60,000 yen |
| 4-6 |
70,000 yen |
Private
1 day 6 hr |
Flexible time schedule
End by 4:00pm, except on night skiing days |
1 |
64,000 yen |
| 2-3 |
76,000 yen |
| 4-6 |
85,000 yen |
NOTE
With qualified foreign instructors or Japanese instructors who speak English
Lessons for skiing or snowboarding
Ages 4 and above
For lessons with 7 people or more, 2 instructors will be required
Lift ticket and rental fees are charged separately
Continuous Discounts
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Private AM 2h |
1 Day |
2 Days |
3 Days |
4 Days |
| AM Lesson Program |
1 person |
23,000 yen |
45,000 yen |
67,000 yen |
87,000 yen |
| 2-3 people |
30,000 yen |
59,000 yen |
87,000 yen |
114,000 yen |
| 4-6 people |
35,000 yen |
69,000 yen |
102,000 yen |
133,000 yen |
| Private AM 3h |
1 Day |
2 Days |
3 Days |
4 Days |
| 1 person |
33,000 yen |
65,000 yen |
97,000 yen |
127,000 yen |
| 2-3 people |
40,000 yen |
79,000 yen |
177,000 yen |
154,000 yen |
| 4-6 people |
45,000 yen |
89,000 yen |
132,000 yen |
173,000 yen |
| 1 Day Lesson Program |
Private 1 Day 4h |
1 Day |
2 Days |
3 Days |
4 Days |
| 1 person |
42,000 yen |
82,000 yen |
122,000 yen |
160,000 yen |
| 2-3 people |
50,000 yen |
98,000 yen |
145,000 yen |
190,000 yen |
| 4-6 people |
60,000 yen |
118,000 yen |
175,000 yen |
228,000 yen |
| Private 1 Day 5h |
1 Day |
2 Days |
3 Days |
4 Days |
| 1 person |
52,000 yen |
102,000 yen |
152,000 yen |
200,000 yen |
| 2-3 people |
60,000 yen |
118,000 yen |
175,000 yen |
230,000 yen |
| 4-6 people |
70,000 yen |
138,000 yen |
205,000 yen |
268,000 yen |
| Private 1 Day 6h |
1 Day |
2 Days |
3 Days |
4 Days |
| 1 person |
64,000 yen |
127,000 yen |
190,000 yen |
251,000 yen |
| 2-3 people |
76,000 yen |
151,000 yen |
225,000 yen |
298,000 yen |
| 4-6 people |
85,000 yen |
169,000 yen |
251,000 yen |
333,000 yen |
NOTE
Payment is required on the first lesson day
If you ask for a cancellation due to your reason after making a payment, refunds are not available.
Continuous discount is not applicable for Short lesson and PM lesson programs.
APPI HAPPY KIDS SCHOOL
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Regular Rate |
New Year's holiday season
27th December 2020 - 3rd January 2021 |
| Group Lesson |
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2 Hours |
4 Hours |
2 Hours |
4 Hours |
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8,500 yen |
14,500 yen |
10,500 yen |
17,500 yen |
| Private Lesson |
| 1 person |
26,000 yen |
36,000 yen |
45,000 yen |
60,000 yen |
| 2 people |
31,000 yen |
41,000 yen |
50,000 yen |
65,000 yen |
| 3 people |
36,000 yen |
46,000 yen |
55,000 yen |
70,000 yen |
Lesson Schedule
Reception Time: 8:30am until 1:30pm
AM: 10:00am until 12:00pm
PM: 1:00pm until 3:30pm
Age: 3-12 years old (available in Japanese, English and Chinese)
Opening: 12th December 2020 until 28th March 2021
What to bring: ski wear, hats, gloves and long socks
More Options
Shimokura Ski Area Tour
HACHIMANTAI SKI RESORT SHIMOKURA AREA
At this resort there is a maximum ski run length of 2,700 meters, a maximum gradient slope of 37 degrees, a vertical drop of 550 meters, 1 triple lift and 2 pair lifts.
This area is suitable for intermediate/advanced-level skiers and for those who like to enjoy fresh snow.
HACHIMANTAI BC CAT TOUR
Hachimantai backcountry has one of the best Japanese powder on offer. Newly open from January to March 2019. The luxurious custom snowcat accommodates a maximum of 8 guests and 2 guides in warmth and comfort for an unforgettable day of cat skiing and snowboarding. Our knowledgeable guide will highlight the best of Hachimantai mountain.
>> For more details please go here
HACHIMANTAI RURAL TOWN NIGHT TOUR
While staying in APPI, you can have a trip to Hachimantai rural town to experience local restaurants and/or shopping at supermarket at night.
Should try and enjoy local Japanese food… Yakitori, Sushi, Sashimi, Katsudon, Ramen, Sake and etc…
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Getting to APPI
APPI is located on the centre of Northern Tohoku region and is in latitude 40° N where world's famous ski resorts such as Austria's Arlberg and USA's Aspen are located. Here is the access information so that you can come to APPI by Japan Rail, Air, Bus and Rental Car.
Please take a look for the following access examples from foreign countries during APPI Winter Season.
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* If you take JR Hanawa Line from Morioka Station, there is FREE shuttle bus between JR APPI Kogen Station and the resort buildings.
**The shuttle bus in APPI resort do not run for early morning and late night trains, please contact appi_web@ihr.co.jp or call your hotel to organise pick-up.
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