Access to Appi Kogen
Appi Kogen is located in the center of North Tohoku. A highland resort area that stretches at 40 degrees north latitude.
Find the best way to get here.
Appi Kogen is accessible by various means, including JR trains, flights, and private cars.
Regarding shuttle bus reservations for the 2026-27 Winter Season
We will begin accepting reservations for use from August 15, 2026 for December to January 2027, from September 15, 2026 for February 2027, and from October 15, 2026 for March 2027.
Please note that shuttle bus operating hours may change due to flight schedules, JR train timetable revisions, etc.
●From Airports
◆Access from Iwate Hanamaki Airport to Appi Kogen
◇By Bus
Iwate Hanamaki Airport ⇔Appi Kogen
[Approx. 1 hour 30 minutes]
Directions to Hanamaki Airport Bus Terminal_-From International Arrival Gate
Directions to Hanamaki Airport Bus Terminal_-From Domestic Arrival Gate
【APPI Airport Liner (Local Bus)】
Iwate Hanamaki Airport ⇔Appi Kogen APPI Airport Liner Timetable
The APPI Airport Liner operated by Iwate Kenpoku Bus is currently undergoing adjustments regarding its operating period, times, and fares. We will inform you again once it is confirmed.
【Iwate Hanamaki Airport ⇔Appi Kogen Chartered Bus】 ＜Reservation Required＞
[Approx. 1 hour 30 minutes]
Passengers without a reservation will not be allowed to board. Please note that we cannot accept reservations made after the application deadline, so please make your reservation as soon as possible.
＜For hotel guests only＞ Iwate Hanamaki Airport ⇔ Appi Kogen Timetable
■Period
December 5, 2026 (Sat) – April 4, 2027 (Sun)
■Tour price (one way)
Adults (13 years old or above): 3,500 yen
Children (ages 4-12): 1,750 yen *Free for children aged 0-3
Iwate Hanamaki Airport →Appi Kogen
| Bus stop | Time | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Iwate Hanamaki Airport | 13:45 | 16:30 | 18:45 |
| (Tohoku Highway) | ↓ | ↓ | ↓ |
| ANA Crowne Plaza Resort Appi Kogen |
15:15 | 18:00 | 20:15 |
Appi Kogen → Iwate Hanamaki Airport
| Bus stop | Time | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ANA Crowne Plaza Resort Appi Kogen |
11:30 | 13:30 | 15:45 |
| (Tohoku Highway) | ↓ | ↓ | ↓ |
| Iwate Hanamaki Airport | 13:00 | 15:00 | 17:15 |
◎If you are staying at ANA InterContinental Appi Kogen Resort, please get on and off at ANA Crowne Plaza Resort.
■Bus Operator: E&T Co., Ltd. or equivalent bus company
■Reservations: Reservations must be made at least 4 days in advance.
■Cancellation fee
The following cancellation fees will apply to IHR chartered shuttle buses.
7 days prior to departure until departure: 30% of the fare
Cancellation after departure or no-show: 100% of the fare
Please make your reservation with prior understanding of these conditions.
■Reservation Information
Please fill in the required information and make your reservation through the IHR chartered bus reservation website.
*The bus reservations cannot be made if you do not have any hotel reservation.
*The bus reservations cannot be made for dates that differ from your stay.
*The number of seats on the bus is limited. Please note that if the maximum capacity is reached, we may be unable to accept your reservation even before the deadline.
■Caution
*This information is current as of August 1, 2026. Due to changes in flight schedules, bus operating times may be subject to change.
*The bus will depart on time. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the bus departure time.
【旅行企画・実施】
株式会社安比トラベル
岩手県知事登録旅行業2-235号
岩手県八幡平市安比高原117番1
旅行業務取扱管理者 小野美樹子
国内募集型旅行取引条件 募集型企画旅行契約
◇By bus and train
[Approx. 1 hour 45 minutes]
The area shuttle bus service is available from Appi Kogen Station.
The timetable is being finalized and will be announced shortly.
◆Access from Odate Noshiro Airport to Appi Kogen
◇By Bus
【Odate Noshiro Airport Line ⇔Appi Kogen Chartered Bus】 ＜Reservation Required＞
[Approx. 1 hour 45 minutes]
Directions to the Odate-Noshiro Airport bus stop: From the arrivals exit
＜For hotel guests only＞ Odate-Noshiro Airport ⇔ Appi Kogen
(IHR arranged chartered bus) Timetable
Passengers without a reservation will not be allowed to board. Please note that we cannot accept reservations made after the application deadline, so please make your reservation as soon as possible.
■Period
December 5, 2026 (Sat) – April 4, 2027 (Sun)
■Tour price (one way)
Adults (13 years old or above): 4,500 yen
Children (ages 4-12): 2,250 yen *Free for children aged 0-3
Appi Kogen → Odate-Noshiro Airport → Appi Kogen
| Bus stop | Time | |
|---|---|---|
| ANA Crowne Plazabr> Resort Appi Kogen | 8:15 | 12:30 |
| (Tohoku Highway) | ↓ | ↓ |
| Arrival at Odate Noshiro Airport | 10:00 | 14:15 |
| Departing from Odate-Noshiro Airport | 10:30 | 14:45 |
| (Tohoku Highway) | ↓ | ↓ |
| ANA Crowne Plaza Resort Appi Kogen |
12:15 | 16:30 |
◎If you are staying at ANA InterContinental Appi Kogen Resort, please get on and off at ANA Crowne Plaza Resort.
■Reservations: Reservations must be made at least 4 days in advance.
■Cancellation fee
The following cancellation fees will apply to IHR chartered shuttle buses.
7 days prior to departure until departure: 30% of the fare
Cancellation after departure or no-show: 100% of the fare
Please make your reservation with prior understanding of these conditions.
■Reservation Information
Please fill in the required information and make your reservation through the IHR chartered bus reservation website.
*The bus reservations cannot be made if you do not have any hotel reservation.
*The bus reservations cannot be made for dates that differ from your stay.
*The number of seats on the bus is limited. Please note that if the maximum capacity is reached, we may be unable to accept your reservation even before the deadline.
■Caution
*This information is current as of August 1, 2026. Due to changes in flight schedules, bus operating times may be subject to change.
*The bus will depart on time. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the bus departure time.
【旅行企画・実施】
株式会社安比トラベル
岩手県知事登録旅行業2-235号
岩手県八幡平市安比高原117番1
旅行業務取扱管理者 小野美樹子
国内募集型旅行取引条件 募集型企画旅行契約
◆Access from Sendai Airport to Appi Kogen
◇By Bus
【Sendai Airport ⇔ Appi Kogen Chartered Bus】 (Reservation Required)
[Duration: Approx. 3 hours 15 minutes]
Passengers without a reservation will not be allowed to board. Please note that we cannot accept reservations made after the application deadline, so please make your reservation as soon as possible.
＜For hotel guests only＞ Sendai Airport ⇔ Appi Kogen Timetable
■Period
December 5, 2026 (Sat) – April 4, 2027 (Sun)
■Tour price (one way)
Adults (13 years old or above): 7,500 yen
Children (ages 4-12): 3,750 yen *Free for children aged 0-3
[Operates on Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays] Appi Kogen → Sendai Airport → Appi Kogen
| Bus stop | Time |
|---|---|
| Departure from ANA Crowne Plaza Resort Appi Kogen |
10:00 |
| (Tohoku Highway) | ↓ |
| Arrival at Sendai Airport | 13:15 |
| Departing from Sendai Airport (Sightseeing bus stop) | 15:30 |
| (Tohoku Highway) | ↓ |
| Arrival at ANA Crowne Plaza Resort Appi Kogen |
18:45 |
[Operates on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays] Appi Kogen → Sendai Airport → Appi Kogen
| Bus stop | Time |
|---|---|
| Departure from ANA Crowne Plaza Resort Appi Kogen |
10:00 |
| (Tohoku Highway) | ↓ |
| Arrival at Sendai Airport | 13:15 |
| Departing from Sendai Airport (Sightseeing bus stop) | 16:30 |
| (Tohoku Highway) | ↓ |
| Arrival at ANA Crowne Plaza Resort Appi Kogen |
19:45 |
◎If you are staying at ANA InterContinental Appi Kogen Resort, please get on and off at ANA Crowne Plaza Resort.
■Bus Operator: E&T Co., Ltd. or equivalent bus company
■Reservations: Reservations must be made at least 4 days in advance.
■Cancellation fee
The following cancellation fees will apply to IHR chartered shuttle buses.
7 days prior to departure until departure: 30% of the fare
Cancellation after departure or no-show: 100% of the fare
Please make your reservation with prior understanding of these conditions.
■Reservation Information
Please fill in the required information and make your reservation through the IHR chartered bus reservation website.
*The bus reservations cannot be made if you do not have any hotel reservation.
*The bus reservations cannot be made for dates that differ from your stay.
*The number of seats on the bus is limited. Please note that if the maximum capacity is reached, we may be unable to accept your reservation even before the deadline.
■Caution
*This information is current as of August 1, 2026. Due to changes in flight schedules, bus operating times may be subject to change.
*The bus will depart on time. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the bus departure time.
Check transportation access information on the Sendai Airport website
【旅行企画・実施】
株式会社安比トラベル
岩手県知事登録旅行業2-235号
岩手県八幡平市安比高原117番1
旅行業務取扱管理者 小野美樹子
国内募集型旅行取引条件募集型企画旅行契約
◆Access from Aomori Airport to Appi Kogen
◇By Bus
【Aomori Airport ⇔ Appi Kogen Chartered Bus】 (Reservation Required)
[Duration: Approx. 2 hours]
Passengers without a reservation will not be allowed to board. Please note that we cannot accept reservations made after the application deadline, so please make your reservation as soon as possible.
＜For hotel guests only＞ Aomori Airport ⇔ Appi Kogen Timetable
■Period
December 5, 2026 (Sat) – April 4, 2027 (Sun)
■Tour price (one way)
Adults (13 years old or above): 7,500 yen
Children (ages 4-12): 3,750 yen *Free for children aged 0-3
[Operates on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays] Appi Kogen → Aomori Airport → Appi Kogen
| Bus stop | Time |
|---|---|
| Departure from ANA Crowne Plaza Resort Appi Kogen |
09:45 |
| (Tohoku Highway) | ↓ |
| Arrival at Aomori Airport | 11:45 |
| Departure from Aomori Airport | 15:30 |
| (Tohoku Highway) | ↓ |
| Arrival at ANA Crowne Plaza Resort Appi Kogen |
17:30 |
[Operates on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays] Appi Kogen → Aomori Airport → Appi Kogen
| Bus stop | Time |
|---|---|
| Departure from ANA Crowne Plaza Resort Appi Kogen |
11:30 |
| (Tohoku Highway) | ↓ |
| Arrival at Aomori Airport | 13:30 |
| Departure from Aomori Airport | 15:30 |
| (Tohoku Highway) | ↓ |
| Arrival at ANA Crowne Plaza Resort Appi Kogen |
17:30 |
◎If you are staying at ANA InterContinental Appi Kogen Resort, please get on and off at ANA Crowne Plaza Resort.
■Bus Operator: E&T Co., Ltd. or equivalent bus company
■Reservations: Reservations must be made at least 4 days in advance
■Cancellation fee
The following cancellation fees will apply to IHR chartered shuttle buses.
7 days prior to departure until departure: 30% of the fare
Cancellation after departure or no-show: 100% of the fare
Please make your reservation with prior understanding of these conditions.
■Reservation Information
Please fill in the required information and make your reservation through the IHR chartered bus reservation website.
*The bus reservations cannot be made if you do not have any hotel reservation.
*The bus reservations cannot be made for dates that differ from your stay.
*The number of seats on the bus is limited. Please note that if the maximum capacity is reached, we may be unable to accept your reservation even before the deadline.
■Caution
*This information is current as of August 1, 2026. Due to changes in flight schedules, bus operating times may be subject to change.
*The bus will depart on time. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the bus departure time.
【旅行企画・実施】
株式会社安比トラベル
岩手県知事登録旅行業2-235号
岩手県八幡平市安比高原117番1
旅行業務取扱管理者 小野美樹子
国内募集型旅行取引条件募集型企画旅行契約
●From Train Stations
◆Access from Morioka Station to Appi Kogen
◇By Bus
Morioka Station ⇔Appi Kogen[About 1 hour]
During the winter season, Iwate Kenpoku Bus will be operating the “Morioka Station – Appi Kogen Line” bus route. The operating period, hours, and fares are currently being finalized. We will inform you again once it is confirmed.
【Morioka Station ⇔Appi Kogen Chartered Bus】 [Approx. 1 hour 10 minutes]
＜Hotel Guests Only＞ Morioka Station ⇔Appi Kogen
(IHR Chartered Bus) Timetable
*Reservations required by 23:59 the day before boarding
■Period
December 5, 2026 (Sat) – April 4, 2027 (Sun)
■Fare (one way)
Adults (13 years old or above): 2,000 yen
Children (ages 4-12): 1,100 yen *Free for children aged 0-3
Morioka Station →Appi Kogen
| Bus stop | Time | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Morioka Station West Exit Bus Stop 26 | 12:00 | 15:15 | 18:30 |
| (Tohoku Highway) | ↓ | ||
| ANA Crowne Plaza Resort Appi Kogen |
13:15 | 16:30 | 19:45 |
Appi Kogen →Morioka Station
| Bus stop | Time | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ANA Crowne Plaza Resort Appi Kogen |
9:00 | 13:30 | 16:45 |
| (Tohoku Highway) | ↓ | ||
| Morioka Station West Exit | 10:15 | 14:45 | 18:00 |
◎If you are staying at ANA InterContinental Appi Kogen Resort, please get on and off at ANA Crowne Plaza Resort.
■Operating buses: E&T Co., Ltd. or equivalent bus company
■Reservations: Reservations required by 23:59 the day before boarding
■Cancellation fee
The following cancellation fees will apply to IHR chartered shuttle buses.
7 days prior to departure until departure: 30% of the fare
Cancellation after departure or no-show: 100% of the fare
Please make your reservation with prior understanding of these conditions.
■Reservation Information
Please fill in the required information and make your reservation through the IHR chartered bus reservation website.
*The bus reservations cannot be made if you do not have any hotel reservation.
*The bus reservations cannot be made for dates that differ from your stay.
*The number of seats on the bus is limited. Please note that if the maximum capacity is reached, we may be unable to accept your reservation even before the deadline.
■Caution
*This information is current as of August 1, 2026. Due to changes in flight schedules, bus operating times may be subject to change.
*The bus will depart on time. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the bus departure time.
【旅行企画・実施】
株式会社安比トラベル
岩手県知事登録旅行業2-235号
岩手県八幡平市安比高原117番1
旅行業務取扱管理者 小野美樹子
国内募集型旅行取引条件
募集型企画旅行契約
◇By train
[Approx. 60 minutes]
Timetable
*It is subject to change due to time revisions. For details, please check the JR East website.
Morioka Station →Appi Kogen
| Morioka Station | Appi Kogen Station |
|---|---|
| 5:00 | 5:59 |
| 6:55 | 8:02 |
| 9:53 | 10:54 |
| 12:35 | 13:34 |
| 16:39 | 17:38 |
| 18:06 | 19:06 |
| 20:02 | 21:02 |
Appi Kogen →Morioka Station
| Appi Kogen Station | Morioka Station |
|---|---|
| 6:36 | 7:37 |
| 7:17 | 8:20 |
| 8:39 | 9:40 |
| 11:35 | 12:34 |
| 12:50 | 13:51 |
| 15:31 | 16:31 |
| 19:39 | 20:38 |
| 21:37 | 22:36 |
*This information is current as of July 1, 2026. It is subject to change due to timetable revisions, etc.
From April 2026 onwards, some services may be suspended depending on the date and time. For details, please check the JR East website.
◆Access from Appi Kogen Station to APPI Resort
For guests arriving at Appi Kogen Station:
*The area shuttle bus service is available from Appi Kogen Station to Appi Resort.
The timetable is being finalized and will be announced shortly.
●By Car
*When visiting during the winter, please ensure you have snow tires or tire chains installed and drive safely.
*Depending on the weather and road conditions, we recommend planning your trip with extra time to spare.
Area Map
