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 | 45km |
| Highest Lift | 1,305m |
| Resort Height | 520m |
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Appi Kogen
The ski area of Appi Kogen is at an altitude of 520m, with 45km of marked runs.
Summary
Appi Kogen is one of the larger Ski Resorts in Japan and has direct access to 45km 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 2cm, expected on 22 December.
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Snow this week
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
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| Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to resort |
Ski Area Stats
Appi Kogen Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 3 | 5km |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 15 | 21km |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 21 | 19km |
| Downhill Total Length | 45km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 18 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Appi Kogen Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 1,305m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 520m |
| Resort Altitude (Appi Kogen) | 520m |
| Max Vertical | 785m |
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.
