ANA Crown Plaza Resort Appi Kogen is created by Yusaka Kamekura, who is one of Japan's most famous architects.
Yasuka designed posters for Tokyo Olympics, Good Design Mark, and other masterpieces.
Kamekura discovered ski magic in his 40' s and traveled to resorts all over the world. Kamekura aimed to create a European influenced resort, but in a Japanese style.
Something never seen in Japan. He aimed to break the image of "mountain area' s hotel = log house in the mountain".
You can also see his ingenious designs on ski slope, structure and color of buildings in the area & in APPI' s logo.
Kamekura created an urban style hotel that is suitable for a long & relaxing stay catering to your every need.
Ask about discounted lift passes at reception.
Check in 15:00 / check out 11:00
Main Building - Western Room with ensuite accommodating 1 - 5 guests
Rates from 22,000 yen per person per night twin share including breakfast
Tower - Western Room with ensuite accommodating 1 - 4 guests
Rates from 24,500 yen per person per night twin share including breakfast
Extra charges & discount
Single surcharge - Please request a quote.
Infant (0-6) - free of charge if sharing bed with adult
Baby cot - upon request
Off season discount available for early December, late February & March
Early bird special packages available
ANA Crown Plaza Resort Appi Kogen guest reviews
8th February 2023
It was 13 years since we stayed and skiing area did not disappoint again.
The Crown Plaza hotel disappointed.
Old and worn out (furniture in our room). And expensive for what was offered..
Dinners were very pricy buffet 6600 yen per person with less variety than Prince at Shizukuishi. Expensive buffet and nowhere else to go. Alternative restaurants were booked out almost a week ahead, but were very good and better value. We met Australians who got a all inclusive package though you earlier which was better value.
Wifi was extremely poor throughout the complex, though we found the library little better. This was a problem not anticipated in this high tech country.
Onsen was the highlight and we used it every day with the bus ride to it.
Limited information about transport (train trip out of Appi) was provided. We felt captive in the complex without our own vehicle, though the village was nearby, but just too far to walk and explore.
Many Thanks again for arranging the packages, we hope the feedback is useful.
Your information in the emails was very good.
Richard Jasek
31st January 2023
Appi ski resort was great as there was a lot of fresh powder. Many chairs were not running and the front of the mountain was compromised, as apart from the gondola the lifts were slow and uncovered. The back/side of the mountain was sensational and has a covered quad detachable going to wonderful slopes.
We were promoted from the AHA Holiday Inn to the ANA Crown in a much better location and higher standard. The rooms were OK and the food excellent, although the Covid overreach, including having to have plastic gloves on to get buffet food, was over the top.
For our standard of skiing, low advanced it is a good uncrowded resort.
Thomas
15th january 2023
We had a great time at Appi but the resort has deteriorated since we were last there. The rooms are showing signs of lack of maintenance and up keep. Also it was a bit disappointed that only 4 lifts were open (lack of staff and cost cutting was the reasons) think the lift tickets should have been reduces due to this.
Dave
15th January 2023
Crown Plaza Appi Kogen was our first stop before visiting Shizukushi Prince Hotel and Rockwood Hotel in Aomori
We chose the 6 night Early Bird Package with accommodation, breakfast & dinner, lift tickets and snowboard hire.
It was quite easy to get to from Tokyo via the Shinkansen to Morioka and then a 50 minute bus to the hotel.
First impression was of a very classy hotel. Reception staff were very friendly, effiecient and spoke good english.
The room we selected was very spacious with 2 single beds, 2 sofas and a great view of the mountain.
The point of difference between this hotel and others was the choice of food. We selected the meals package and each night we could chose between buffet, Japanese set menu or Korean BBQ set menu. These are all seperate restaurants, so it creates welcome variety every night. You could also order fresh omlettes & eggs cooked in front of you for breakfast, which was a nice touch
For lunch there quite a large food court with your usual Japanese foods, chicken & chips and also indian. There was also a seperate Chinese restaurants open for lunch, but we didn't try it.
I added a snowboard hire package and they had entry level snowboards & excellent Solomon boots. I noticed the rental store at the resort had a better range, but I didnt check with the hotel if I could acccess those boards. I probably should have, but the board I had seemed to be doing the job so I stuck with it.
The hotel is quite spread out and has other facilaties such as a swimming pool, onsen, convience store, gift store with snow gear such as helmets, gloves etc and plenty areas with tables and chairs to relax. It is ski in/out, but it connect to the main resort via a corridor so we usually just walked through the hotel direct to the resort as this was closest to the gondala.
We had amazing snow while we were there and the groomers left a fair amount of snow ungroomed which we loved. But, of course even less grooming would be better. Most of the time we were snowboarding all the way back to the gondala. There was a high black run and tree run that was not acessible because the lift was closed. Some friends said they opened the day after we left and it was amazing. Next time!!
I cant think of anything I didn't like about Appi and would definately go back.
Pete
Mid Feb 2020
Late Jan 2019
Was great probably my favourite out of all the resorts we stayed at. Food was amazing, staff great and just the whole set up worked great.
Early January 2017
Appi Grand was excellent. Our rooms in the Tower, although not brand new in their furnishings, were spacious, well appointed, and with great views.
The service was extremely good.
The food in all the restaurants was delicious.
The location of the hotel is ideal for easy and true ski in ski out skiing.
The facilities of the hotel were extensive, and very good for entertainment of children and toddlers.
Thank you again for all your help with the booking.
Regards,
David
- Closest chairlift - Central #1 Quad - 10 m
- Mountain shuttle bus - 0 m
- Train station - Appi Kogen - 3 km
- Restaurants - in the hotel
- Supermarket - 16 km
- Childcare - 1.5 km
- Ski school - 1.5 km
Appi Kogen is 1305 metres high and is one of the largest resorts in Tohoku consisting of 21 runs, 2 gondalas, 14 charlifts and the longest run is a staggering 5.5 km. Appi is suited to all levels from beginner to advanced.
The well-known Aspirin snow (light and fine snow flakes) makes skiers and snowboarders enjoy riding from early December till early May. Starting with the longest run of "Yama-bato" (5,500 m) for beginners, they proudly have the large scale of 21 different terrains that are similar to Europe's and America's resorts for all levels of skiers and snowbaorders. You can also enjoy the various activities within the resort. There are Appi family park, indoor swimming pool, nature experience programs and more!
Mountain services include english speaking private lessons, backcountry tours, CAT tours in Hachimantai, which is close to Appi. Hachimantai is also a traditional japanese village adding to the experince.
From Tokyo, it is about 2.5 - 3 hours by bullet train to Morioka station. Then you can catch a public bus from Morioka to Appi which would take 50 minutes. Or there is a local train from Morioka to Appi Kogen station. And Appi has free shuttle between Appi Kogen station and the hotels.
7 NIGHTS APPI EARLY BIRD PACKAGES
Family of four from 633,500 yen per family
Couples and friends from 200,200 yen per person twin share
Package includes
7 nights accommodation at ANA Crown Plaza Resort Appi Kogen Main building
6 day lift pass
Daily buffet breakfast
Daily buffet dinner
Free use of Shirakabanomori Onsen
Early bird bonus included
15% discount on accommodation, breakfast and dinner
Available period
Between December 1st and March 31st 2023
Booking deadline
October 31st 2023
Minimum stay
Not required
Appi Kogen is located in the northern part of the main island. It is about 2 hours 30 minutes by Shinkansen (bullet train) from Tokyo to Morioka (Iwate). From Morioka, you can catch a bus directly to the hotel, which takes about 50 minutes.
The well-known Aspirin snow (light and fine snow flakes) makes skiers and snowboarders enjoy riding from early December till early May. Starting with the longest run of "Yama-bato" (5,500 m) for beginners. Appi is proud to be a very large scale mountain offering 21 different terrains that are similar to Europe's and America's resorts for all levels of skiers and snowboarders. If you ever get tired of the snow you can enjoy the numerous activities within the resort such as the Appi family park, indoor swimming pool, nature experience programs and more!