Appi Kogen Ski Resort
| Appi Kogen Ski Resort | |
|---|---|
A view from top of Mt. Maemori | |
Interactive map of Appi Kogen Ski Resort | |
| Location | Hachimantai, Iwate, Japan |
| Vertical | 828 m (2,717 ft) |
| Top elevation | 1,328 m (4,357 ft) |
| Base elevation | 500 m (1,640 ft) |
| Skiable area | 282 ha (697 acres) |
| Trails | 21 30% easiest 40% more difficult 30% most difficult |
| Longest run | 5.5 km (3.4 mi) |
| Lift system | 16 (2 gondola lifts, 3 high-speed quad chairlifts, and 11 pair chairlifts) |
| Lift capacity | 28,000/hr |
| Terrain parks | 2 |
| Snowfall | 1,200 cm (470 in) |
| Snowmaking | Yes |
| Night skiing | 4pm-8pm (December–March) |
| Website | Appi Resort |
Appi Kogen Ski Resort (安比高原スキー場, Appi Kōgen Sukī-jō), branded APPI, is one of the largest ski resorts in Japan, adjacent to the Towada-Hachimantai National Park. Operated by Iwate Hotel & Resort, the resort is most famous for its ski slopes, but it also has a guest ranch, golf courses, tennis courts, soccer fields, sports clubs, hot springs (onsen), and other amenities. The resort is 50 minutes from Morioka Station on the Tohoku Shinkansen by non-stop express bus. This station is approximately 496.5 km (308.5 mi) (2 hr 10 min) from Tokyo Station. By car, it is about 30-50 minute drive from the city of Morioka, 15 min from Matsuo-Hachimantai IC on the Tōhoku Expressway, or 20 min from Ashiro IC on the Tohoku Expwy.