2025/26 APPI Countdown HANABI
We are pleased to announce that the “2025/26 APPI Countdown HANABI” fireworks display will be held on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
Celebrate the arrival of 2026 at Appi Kogen.
Special events and extended operating hours are also planned at the Appi Kogen Ski Resort on the day.
- Date
- Wednesday, December 31, 2025
- Time
- 23:50 (approx. 15 minutes)
*The final decision on whether the fireworks will be launched will be made at 17:00 on the day.
*In case of severe weather, the event will be postponed to Thursday, January 1, 2026, and held as the “2026 New Year HANABI” at 19:20. - Location
- Main Ski Resort Parking Area
- Paid Viewing Area
(Advance Reservation Required) - Outdoor Standing Area in front of Appi Resort Center
- Paid Indoor Viewing Seats
(Advance Reservation Required) - Special Indoor Seating inside Appi Resort Center
- Exclusive Slope Viewing Area
(Advance Reservation Required) - Shirakaba Slope Exclusive Viewing Area
Important Notes for the Event
● Drinking alcohol within the ski resort is prohibited.
● Use of drones and tripods is not allowed.
Outdoor Standing Area in front of Appi Resort Center
We have prepared an outdoor standing area in the best viewing position.
Please take advantage of this opportunity.
- Date & Time: December 31, 2025 – Entry from 23:00 / Fireworks start at 23:50
- Location: Outdoor standing area on the parking-lot side of Appi Resort Center
- Fee: 3,000 yen (tax included) per person – includes 1 drink ticket (Little Rabbit)
Children aged 6 and under are free when accompanied by a paying adult (no drink included) - Sales: Available on Asoview!
- Cancellation: No refunds or changes available.
Indoor Special Seating inside Appi Resort Center
We have prepared special indoor seating where you can enjoy the fireworks in a warm environment.
Please take advantage of this opportunity.
- Date & Time: December 31, 2025 – Entry from 23:00 / Fireworks start at 23:50
- Location: Special indoor seating inside Appi Resort Center
- Fee: 5,000 yen (tax included) per seat – includes 1 drink ticket (Little Rabbit)
Children aged 6 and under are free when accompanied by a paying adult (no drink included) - Sales: Available on Asoview!
- Cancellation: No refunds or changes available.
Shirakaba Slope Exclusive Viewing Area
Ride the Central Quad and enjoy the fireworks from the best mid-slope viewing point on Shirakaba Slope.
- Date & Time: December 31, 2025 – Reception from 22:00 at Appi Resort Center Ticket Desk
Central Quad Operating Hours: 23:20–23:40 / Fireworks start at 23:50 - Location: Shirakaba Slope
- Fee: 5,000 yen (tax included) per person – includes 1 drink ticket (Little Rabbit)
Children aged 6 and under are free when accompanied by a paying adult (no drink included) - Sales: Available on Asoview!
- Cancellation: No refunds or changes available.
Reserve Outdoor / Slope Viewing Area / Indoor Seats
*Guests without reservations cannot enter the designated areas. Please watch from outside the restricted zones.
On December 31, the ski resort will host
special events and extended operations
as listed below.
EVENT
1Illumination Parade by Appi Staff
- Time: 23:00 (approx. 10 minutes)
- Location: Shirakaba Slope
Before the fireworks, enjoy a torchlight ski parade by Appi skiers and snowboarders!
EVENT
2Appi Resort Center
Extended Hours
On December 31, Little Rabbit and the SHOP will be open until 24:30!
- Little Rabbit: 9:00–24:30 (Last Order) / Close at 25:00
*New Year Soba available from 22:00 (limited quantity) - Ticket Desk & Information: 7:30–24:30
EVENT
3New Year’s Eve Soba Service
[Hotel Guests Only]
Free serving (limited quantity)
- Time: 22:30–23:30 *Ends when sold out.
- Location: ANA Crowne Plaza Resort Appi Kogen – Main Building 1F “Ryugamori”
EVENT
4Sake Offering
- Time: 0:00–1:00 (Jan 1)
- Location: ANA Crowne Plaza Resort Appi Kogen – Main Building Lobby
EVENT
5Extended Hours at Hotel Bars
Enjoy drinks at the bar and welcome the New Year in a relaxed atmosphere.
ANA InterContinental Appi Kogen Resort BAR MOCCO – Extended Hours
- Hours: 19:00–25:00 (Last Order 24:30)
ANA Crowne Plaza Resort Appi Kogen BAR Grand Chariot – Extended Hours
- Hours: 19:00–25:00 (Last Order 24:30)
EVENT
6Extended Hours at Hotel Café & Shop
ANA Crowne Plaza Resort Appi Kogen HOUSE APPI – Extended Hours
- Hours: 10:00–23:30 (Last Order 23:00)
ANA Crowne Plaza Resort Appi Kogen – Cortina Gift Shop – Extended Hours
- Hours: 8:00–23:45
*Information as of December 19. Details may change depending on conditions.
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