Appi Kogen Ski Resort

Appi Kogen is one of Iwate’s leading resort areas and a highly popular tourism destination. It is about 20 minutes from Yasashiro IC and about a 90-minute walk from JR Appi-Kogen Station, and guests staying at designated hotels around Appi Kogen can use a shuttle bus that operates from Morioka Station. The most famous attraction here is Appi Kogen Ski Resort. Running from the main season in December through spring skiing in May, this resort is one of the largest in Tohoku and welcomes many skiers from all over Japan every year. With 21 diverse courses, visitors of all ages can enjoy high-quality snow and a full day on the slopes. From spring through autumn, you can also enjoy golf at Appi Kogen Golf Course, relax in the grassy open spaces of Naka no Makiba, or go trekking through beech forests to experience the highland nature. With its beautiful, expansive scenery and a wide range of activities, Appi Kogen is a high-quality playground where adults can truly enjoy an active, nature-rich getaway.