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Appi Kogen vs Sapporo Teine

Appi Kogen excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability. Appi Kogen's ski school starting at age 3 may be decisive for families with young children.

The Verdict

Sapporo Teine leads with 4 wins
Best for Families
Appi Kogen

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall
Sapporo Teine

129.5" average season

Best Terrain
Sapporo Teine

Impressive mountain

Best Value
Sapporo Teine

$45 day pass

Easiest Access
Sapporo Teine

1h from CTS

Best Village Vibe
Appi Kogen

Charming, walkable village

Appi Kogen
Iwate, Japan
$$Independent
Sapporo Teine
Hokkaido, Japan
$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age
3+
4+
Full-Day Program
Beginner Terrain
8.5
7.5
Walkability
9.0
7.0
Village Vibe
8.5
7.0

Mountain

Vertical
2,789'
2,953'
Skiable Area
620 ac
494 ac
Green Runs
30%
30%
Trails
21
15
Lifts
18
10

Getting There

Airport
HNA
CTS
Drive Time
1.5h
1h
Road Ease
7.5
8.0

Cost

Passes
Independent
Independent
Day Pass
$60
$45
Cost Tier
Moderate
Moderate

Village

Dining
Good
Moderate
Grocery
Spa
Pool
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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Appi Kogen

106.6"

avg season

2024-25 season

100.8" total

95%

Sapporo Teine

129.5"

avg season

2024-25 season

128.2" total

99%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
130"65"0"
Appi Kogen
Sapporo Teine

Key Insights

Appi Kogen excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability. Appi Kogen's ski school starting at age 3 may be decisive for families with young children.

Key Differences

  • Appi Kogen's beginner terrain score (8.5) exceeds Sapporo Teine's (7.5), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
  • Appi Kogen's walkability score (9.0) exceeds Sapporo Teine's (7.0), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
  • Appi Kogen's family village atmosphere score (8.5) exceeds Sapporo Teine's (7.0), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience
  • Appi Kogen's ski school accepts children from age 3, while Sapporo Teine starts at age 4

Best For

Appi Kogen

  • Those seeking a walkable village experience
  • Families wanting a charming, kid-friendly atmosphere
  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)

Sapporo Teine

  • Budget-conscious families
  • Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

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Regions

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Best For

Best for Beginners
Most Walkable
Best for Toddlers

Guides

First Family Ski Trip Guide
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