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Appi Kogen

Iwate, Japan

8.7/ 10Family Score: average of Beginner Friendliness, Walkability, and Village Vibe.
Excellent

Families with young children who want ski-in/ski-out convenience (full-day programs let parents ski together)

Independent$$
21Trails
620Acres
2,789'Vertical
18Lifts
$60Day Pass
2,789' base → 5,577' summit
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Family Scores

Beginner Terrain8.5Excellent
Walkability9.0Excellent
Village Vibe8.5Excellent
Cost$$Moderate

Ski School

Age 3+·full-day programs·Learn more →

Snowfall History

Season101"95% avg
Avg Season107"10yr avg

Live conditions available for North American resorts.

Season Snowfall

2024-25101" (95% of avg)Good
Avg Season107"

Data: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

Terrain

30%
45%
20%
Beginner 30%
Intermediate 45%
Advanced 20%
Expert 5%

Village & Amenities

Good dining·Grocery 5 min walk·Spa·Pool
Also:Ice skating, Sledding

Getting There

1h 30m from HNA · moderate drive, chains rarely needed · 3 min walk from parking

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Countries

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Regions

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Nearby Airports

Near HNA

Season Passes

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Ski School

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Guides

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