 Visit APPI - Amazing scale, Priceless winter experience, Perfect winter resort Inviting you to Japan - during December to May because of high quality of powder snow and just 200 min from Tokyo on the bullet train and connecting bus from Morioka. The resort occupies 282 ha in the magnificent setting of Towada-Hachimantai National Park, near the northernmost point of Honshu. Its 5.5km Yamabato run is one of many long, radial lines down two different mountains, which cater well for families, beginners and experienced riders.
Kids and families will enjoy the APPI Family Park. Snow escalators take riders up a short distance to test out their skills on gentle slopes, and obstacle courses. There is also a toboggan area in the Family Park, for a change from skiing. Kamakura Snow Domes are a popular lunch spot for families.
For private ski and snowboard lessons, English speaking instructors are available for kids and beginners at APPI Ski & Snowboard School. The school is headed by the god-like presence of Eiichi Kodama, technical member of the World Ski Instructor Federation, and International Chairman of the Ski Instructor Association of Japan.
APPI’s Salomon & Atomic Collaboration Station has quality ski equipment and the wide range of the size available for hire. As well as the top racing models, freestyle, and powder skis, it carries the latest Salomon & Atomic ski boots, plus a huge range of snowboards. Importantly, APPI also has a great hot spring bath, right at the foot of the slopes.
Check-in time: 3:00pm at all APPI Hotels
Check-out time: 10am at the Grand Villa & Annex
11am at the Grand Main & Tower
Nearest city: Morioka City: 50min
Nearest Airport: Hanamaki Airport: 1h 15min
Nearest Train: Appikogen Sta - 5 min or Morioka Sta - 50 min | 
