Appi

Nestled in Japan's Tohoku region, you'll discover the Appi Kogen Ski Resort. As the largest ski resort in Tohoku, Appi offers an exceptional experience for families with excellent snow quality and top-notch resort facilities. Moreover, one of the significant advantages of Appi is its widespread use of English and multilingual signage, making ski lessons, check-in processes, and navigation a breeze. You're sure to have a delightful time in Appi!

Appi provides a diverse range of accommodation options, including ski-in, ski-out choices at the base of the ski lifts and affordable alternatives just a short drive from the main resort area. For the ultimate ski-in, ski-out experience, look no further than the Hotel Appi Grand. This property has everything you need for a perfect ski holiday, such as convenient ski storage near the slopes, excellent dining options, relaxing Onsen hot pools, a gym, heated pool, day spa, a well-equipped rental shop, and a team of ski instructors proficient in various languages. Some amenities may require an additional fee, so be sure to confirm with your travel agent what's included in your room rate. You can also pre-book meal plans for added convenience. The rooms at Hotel Appi Grand are notably spacious, especially by Japanese standards. Plus, the hotel offers fantastic family facilities, including a dedicated child-specific ski area, childcare services, and a snow play area. Other ski-in, ski-out options include Appi Hills Shirakaba no Mori, offering a variety of Western and Japanese style rooms. For those seeking luxury, the ANA InterContinental Appi Kogen Resort and ANA Crowne Plaza Resort Appi Kogen are top-notch choices. If you're feeling especially indulgent, you can upgrade to a room with a private Onsen at the Crowne, while Executive Rooms at the Intercontinental feature a large stone tub with a view of the snow. For a more budget-friendly Appi experience, the Appi Kogen Onsen Hotel is a perfect choice. Located about 5-10 minutes from the ski slopes on foot, the highlight of this hotel is its connection to the beautiful onsen hot springs (Shirakaba-no-yu), which is complimentary for guests.

As Tohoku's largest ski resort, Appi Kogen Ski Resort boasts nearly 700 acres of terrain with over 10 lifts providing access to 21 runs. Japan is renowned for its light, dry powder, and Appi lives up to this reputation, with an average snowfall of 8 meters, although the actual accumulation is often more significant due to measurements taken after grooming. The terrain at Appi is evenly distributed for beginners, intermediate skiers, and advanced riders. Appi also offers outstanding options for kids with a dedicated ski area. The only minor drawback is that some beginner and intermediate runs require a short descent of slightly more challenging terrain to access, which can be a great opportunity to improve your skills if you're confident. Appi offers excellent ski lessons with numerous international instructors, making it easy to find an English-speaking instructor. Just like the rest of Japan, everything is highly organized. Lessons are conducted in small groups (up to 6 people) or can be booked as private lessons.

If you're traveling from Australia, book your flights to Narita or Haneda Airports in Tokyo. Appi Kogen is situated approximately 580 km north of Tokyo and 50 km from Morioka, which is the most common route to reach Appi. From Tokyo, Morioka is easily accessible by bullet train, taking only about 2 hours. From the train station, you can take a bus to Appi Kogen, rent a car, or catch another train to Appi Kogen station. Depending on your accommodation, most facilities are within walking distance, accessible by skiing, or via shuttle. Once you've checked in, navigating the area is straightforward. Rental shops, ski lockers, and numerous dining options are directly accessible from the snow.

Appi Kogen seamlessly combines traditional Japanese culture with world-class amenities, offering plenty of off-slope activities to keep you entertained. No Japanese ski holiday is complete without a relaxing soak in an onsen (hot spring). If you have tattoos, please make sure to check the rules, as some onsen facilities require tattoos to be covered.