Appi Kogen Ski Resort Guide
Appi Kogen, Japan
Rated: 3/5 (from 5 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 45km28 miles |
| Highest Lift | 1,305m4,281ft |
| Resort Height | 520m1,706ft |
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Appi Kogen
A modern and luxurious resort with a spectacular huge yellow tower-block hotel making up the main one of three base areas. Hot springs and Japan's deepest lake nearby, friendly, modern, great ice cream.
Summary
The Japanese ski resort of Appi Kogen is at an altitude of 520m1,706ft, with 45km28 miles of marked runs.
Appi Kogen is one of the larger Ski Resorts in Japan and has direct access to 45km28 miles of downhill skiing, with 39 marked pistes, served by a total of 18 ski lifts.
The skiing is at relatively low altitude, so snow cover can be variable.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Appi Kogen offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Appi Kogen.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Appi Kogen?
The next notable snow forecast is 3cm1in, expected on 2 March, with around 4cm2in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
Appi Kogen Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 3 | 5km3 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 15 | 21km13 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 21 | 19km12 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 45km28 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 18 | |
Altitudes
Appi Kogen Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 1,305m4,281ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 520m1,706ft |
| Resort Altitude (Appi Kogen) | 520m1,706ft |
| Max Vertical | 785m2,575ft |
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Appi Kogen?
This ski resort is in Iwate, Japan.
Map
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How to get there
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 18 ski lifts are able to uplift 28,136 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Appi Kogen open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is early December, and usual closing is Early May.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
COVID-19 / Coronavirus
We don't yet have specific details of the COVID-19 precautions being taken in Appi Kogen, but they are likely to include most of the following :-
- Face masks required on lifts, and in shops.
- Social distancing in public areas.
- Reduced lift capacity.
- Extensive disinfection / sanitization.
French Ski Resort COVID-19 Measures describes further measures that may also be applied.
Visit the Appi Kogen Tourist Office for the latest.
