~Held May 1–6, 2026!~
GW APPI Family Fiesta
This Golden Week, come play, stay, and have fun at Appi Kogen♪
Golden Week at Appi Kogen is a special season! It’s when the plateau’s trees begin to bud and adorable flowers start blooming all at once.
At nature-rich Appi Kogen, we’ll be hosting the “GW APPI Family Fiesta,” packed with events and activities!
This Golden Week, be sure to come and enjoy Appi Kogen to the fullest with your family and friends!
| Event Dates and Times | May 1 (Fri) – May 6 (Wed, Holiday), 2026 May 1 (Fri) 2:00 PM–4:00 PM, May 2 (Sat)–6 (Wed, Holiday) 10:00 AM–4:00 PM *Event dates and times vary by event and activity. |
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| Event Locations | Appi Plaza, Appi Resort Center, Event Garden in front of Appi Resort Center |
| Event Participation Tickets | ● Iwate Job Experience Festival in APPI: Ticket… ¥1,800 per person (for children) *Event dates: May 2 (Sat) – May 4 (Mon, Holiday), 2026 ● Activity coupons usable for activities within the event, etc.… ¥500 each Coupons will be sold on the day of the event. (Buy a set of 10 and get 1 free.) ※ Each activity costs ¥500 per session, or in ¥500 increments. ※ Not valid for gondola sightseeing rides. |
Ticket Sales Registration | Appi Plaza 2F Event Registration Desk |
Held May 2 (Sat) – 4 (Mon, Holiday), 2026!
Try your dream job at Appi!
Iwate Job Experience Festival
Try your hand at all kinds of jobs at Appi Kogen—from dream jobs to ones you’ve never heard of!
■ Dates: May 2 (Sat)–May 4 (Mon, holiday), 2026
■ Hours: 10:00–16:00
■Location / Appi Plaza 2F “Plaza Hall” and outdoor special venue, etc.
■ Fee: For children ¥1,800 per person (tax included)
※ The ticket is valid for one day only and allows participation in multiple attractions.
※ Some content is free to join, and some content may require material costs in addition to the experience fee.
■ Other information
※ Hours may vary depending on the job experience activity.
*Depending on the activity, some work experiences have limited capacity and may require advance booking. (Advance bookings are available until April 26.)
*Please check the “Iwate Work Experience Festival in APPI” official website for details before visiting.
△ Activity coupons cannot be used for payment.
■Organizer / Television Iwate Co., Ltd.
Held May 2 (Sat), 2026!
Hello Kitty Welcome Party
Held May 2 (Sat) – 6 (Wed, Holiday), 2026!
APPI Craft Market Flea Market
You might find exactly what you’ve been looking for—or a hidden gem♪
■ Dates: May 2 (Sat)–May 6 (Wed, holiday), 2026
■ Hours: 10:00–16:00
■Location / Appi Plaza 2F “Plaza Hall” (indoor)
△ Activity coupons cannot be used for payment.
Many other fun activities!
Original T-shirt Making
Choose your favorite design and print it on a T-shirt, tote bag, or baby bib! Create a one-of-a-kind keepsake!
■ Dates: May 1 (Fri)–May 6 (Wed, holiday), 2026
■ Hours / May 1 (Fri) 14:00–16:00, May 2 (Sat) – May 6 (Wed, holiday) 10:00–16:00
■Location / Appi Plaza 2F “Plaza Hall” (indoor)
■ Prices:
• Adult T-shirt: ¥3,500 (up to 3 prints / any size; large: up to 1 item)
• Kids’ T-shirt: ¥3,000 (up to 3 prints / any size; large: up to 1 item)
• Tote bag: ¥3,000 (up to 3 prints / any size; large: up to 1 item)
• Baby bib: ¥1,500 (up to 2 prints)
• Additional print (option): Large +¥1,000 / Medium +¥500 / Small +¥500
*Print sizes: Large (A4), Medium (approx. 10 cm), Small (approx. 7 cm)
〇 Activity coupons can be used for payment for all of the above.
Handicraft Making Experience
Create a handmade memory!
■ Dates: May 1 (Fri)–May 6 (Wed, holiday), 2026
■ Hours: May 1 (Fri), 14:00–16:00; May 2–6, 10:00–16:00
■Location / Appi Plaza 2F “Plaza Hall” (indoor)
■ Prices:
・Hello Kitty Ribbon Wooden Clock: 3,500 yen each
• Forest kaleidoscope: ¥1,000 each
• Daruma Otoshi: ¥1,500 each
〇 Activity coupons can be used for payment for all of the above.
※ The Forest Kaleidoscope and Daruma Otoshi can also be used with the APPI Resort Pass.
※ Quantities are limited; the event may end or content may change once supplies run out.
Air Lottery Popcorn
Festival booths with air lottery and other activities kids love!
■ Dates: May 1 (Fri)–May 6 (Wed, holiday), 2026
■ Hours: May 1 (Fri), 14:00–16:00; May 2–6, 10:00–16:00
■Location / Appi Plaza 2F “Plaza Hall” (indoor)
■ Prices:
・Air lottery: ¥500 per try
・Popcorn (caramel flavor): ¥500 per serving
〇 Activity coupons can be used for payment for all of the above.
Air Trampoline, Festival Games Candy Store Booths
An 11m-long bouncy air trampoline and fun festival candy store booths will be available on May 5 and 6 only!
■ Dates: May 5 (Tue, holiday)–May 6 (Wed, holiday), 2026
■ Hours: 10:00–16:00
■Location / Appi Plaza 2F “Plaza Hall” (indoor)
■ Prices:
・Air trampoline (11 m long): ¥500 per session (10 minutes)
・Senbonbiki (String Lottery): 500 yen per play
・Super Ball Scooping: 300 yen per play
・Yo-yo Fishing: 200 yen per play
△ Activity coupons cannot be used for payment.
Gondola Sightseeing Ride
Ride the APPI Gondola to the summit of Maemoriyama, where snow still remains! Enjoy breathtaking views you can only see at this time of year!
■ Dates: Apr 29 (Wed, holiday)–May 6 (Wed, holiday), 2026
■ Hours: 8:30–14:45 (last uphill) *Last downhill: 15:45
■ Round-trip fare: Junior high school and older ¥2,200; elementary school and younger free; pets (dogs/cats) ¥1,100
■ Ticket purchase location: APPI Resort Center Ticket Desk
■ Note: Not available for those skiing or snowboarding. Please purchase a 1-day lift pass.
△ Activity coupons cannot be used for payment.
*Available with APPI Resort Pass.
Summit Sledding Area
A sledding area is now open at the summit of Maemoriyama! Enjoy sledding with the whole family!
■ Dates: May 1 (Fri)–May 6 (Wed, holiday), 2026
■ Hours: 9:00–15:30 (rental ends at 14:30)
■Fee / Free admission, sled rental ¥1,000 per day, snow racer rental ¥2,000 per day
■ Sled rental location: Special counter inside the Summit Café
■ Note: A lift ticket valid for the day or a gondola sightseeing ticket is required to access the summit.
〇 Sled rentals can be paid for with activity coupons.
※ Also available with the APPI Resort Pass.
Inflatable Play Area
During the event, inflatable play equipment that kids love will also be available!
■ Dates: May 1 (Fri)–May 6 (Wed, holiday), 2026
■ Hours / May 1 (Fri) 14:00–16:00, May 2 (Sat) – May 6 (Wed, holiday) 10:00–16:00
■ Location: In front of the Appi Gondola boarding area
■Fee / ¥500 per session (10 minutes)
〇 Activity coupons can be used for payment.
Dinosaur Car
A big hit with kids! Have fun with the Dinosaur Car♪
■ Dates: May 1 (Fri)–May 6 (Wed, holiday), 2026
■ Hours / May 1 (Fri) 14:00–16:00, May 2 (Sat) – May 6 (Wed, holiday) 10:00–16:00
■ Location: Appi Plaza 1F (indoors)
■Fee / ¥100 per session (2 minutes)
△ Activity coupons cannot be used for payment.
Vehicle Display
We will display rotary snowplows and snow-removal dozers that play a big role on snow—vehicles you don’t usually get to see up close.
■ Dates: May 1 (Fri)–May 6 (Wed, holiday), 2026
■ Hours / May 1 (Fri) 14:00–16:00, May 2 (Sat) – May 6 (Wed, holiday) 10:00–16:00
■ Location: Event Garden in front of the APPI Resort Center
■Fee / Free
In addition to event-exclusive activities, enjoy many indoor and outdoor activities and nature tours!
Recommended Lunch at Appi Kogen
INFORMATION
Garden BBQ
Enjoy a garden BBQ while feeling the refreshing highland breeze. Spend a relaxing time with family and friends in the crisp mountain air.
Enjoy outdoor dining under a large tent.
■ Dates: May 2 (Sat)–May 6 (Wed, holiday), 2026
■Hours / 10:00 AM–2:00 PM (last order)
■ Location: Outdoor tent at the Event Garden in front of the APPI Resort Center
■ Reception: Little Rabbit inside the APPI Resort Center
■ Prices:
BBQ Set A…¥3,500
(Beef kalbi, beef tongue, pork toro, sausage, onion, corn)
BBQ Set B…¥3,000
(Beef kalbi, pork belly, chicken thigh, sausage, onion, corn)
Side menu… grilled rice balls (2) ¥500; rice (medium) ¥300
〇 Activity coupons can be used for payment.
Food Trucks Stalls
Enjoy Indian cuisine, pizza, crepes, grilled seafood, and more.
Enjoy outdoor dining under a large tent.
■ Dates: May 2 (Sat)–May 6 (Wed, holiday), 2026
■ Hours: 10:00–16:00
■ Location: In front of the Appi Gondola boarding area
△ Activity coupons cannot be used for payment.
UZ KEBSBU Uz Kebab
Winner of the Kebab Grand Prix! Authentic Istanbul-style kebabs.
■ Dates: May 2 (Sat)–May 6 (Wed, holiday), 2026
■ Hours: 10:00–16:00
■ Location: Inside the APPI Resort Center
△ Activity coupons cannot be used for payment.
Café Little Rabbit
A cafe and restaurant serving “COSTA Coffee” and casual meals.
■ Dates: Apr 29 (Wed, holiday)–May 6 (Wed, holiday), 2026
■ Hours: 10:00–16:00
■ Location: Inside the APPI Resort Center
△ Activity coupons cannot be used for payment.
Summit Café @TAWARA
Enjoy a relaxing time at the summit café along with gondola rides and summit sledding.
■ Dates: Apr 29 (Wed, holiday)–May 6 (Wed, holiday), 2026
■ Hours: 10:30–15:00 (last order: 14:30)
■Location / Inside Appi Gondola Summit Station
△ Activity coupons cannot be used for payment.
Recommended Accommodation Plans
Great-value accommodation plans to enjoy Appi’s Golden Week!
GW APPI Family Festa
Accommodation Plan with Activity Coupons
Stay May 1–4 and receive up to 2 Job Experience Festival participation tickets!
Stay at ANA Crowne Plaza Resort Appi Kogen
■ Stay period: May 1 (Fri)–May 5 (Tue, holiday), 2026
What’s Included in the Plan
〇Activity coupons…¥2,500 worth (¥500 × 5 tickets) per person per night for elementary school age and above
*Can be used before check-in. Please pick up at the front desk.
Dinner for each night: KIZUNA Dinner Buffet with all-you-can-eat crab only
Breakfast for each night: Japanese and Western buffet
★ Plus, a special perk for guests staying May 1–4: Up to 2 “Iwate Job Experience Festival” tickets per room! ★
※ Please note: If there is 1 child in the room, you will receive 1 ticket.
About the “Iwate Job Experience Festival” ticket
〇 The ticket can be used on either your check-in date or the following day. On the day, please exchange this ticket at reception for an “Experience Pass.”
By presenting the pass, you can enjoy unlimited experiences at the attractions in the venue!
※ The Experience Pass is valid for that day only.
[Information Notes]
• Depending on the attraction, additional out-of-pocket costs (materials, etc.) may be required, and age restrictions may apply.
• For attractions that accept advance reservations, same-day slots are limited, so we recommend booking in advance.
• Some experiences include free areas open to everyone with no reservation or payment required.
・For the latest information, please check the official event website.
Packed with Activities!
APPI Resort Pass 2-Meal Accommodation Plan
Stay at ANA Crowne Plaza Resort Appi Kogen
■ Stay period: Until May 5 (Tue, holiday), 2026 *Still on sale
What’s Included in the Plan
〇APPI Resort Pass…1 pass per person per night for elementary school age and above
Valid hours…12:00 PM on check-in day until 12:00 PM the following day
*Can be used before check-in. Please pick up the voucher at the front desk.
Exchange your voucher for the Resort Pass at “APPI ExPlore” on the 1st floor of ANA Crowne Plaza Resort Appi Kogen.
Dinner for each night: KIZUNA Dinner Buffet with all-you-can-eat crab only
Breakfast for each night: Japanese and Western buffet
Packed with Activities!
APPI Resort Pass 2-Meal Accommodation Plan
★APPI Resort Pass gift for children!
Stay at ANA InterContinental Appi Kogen Resort
■ Stay period: May 1 (Fri)–May 5 (Tue, holiday), 2026
What’s Included in the Plan
■Accommodation Period / Through May 5 (Tue, Holiday), 2026 *Currently on sale
What’s Included in the Plan
〇APPI Resort Pass…1 pass per person per night for elementary school age and above
Valid hours…12:00 PM on check-in day until 12:00 PM the following day
*Can be used before check-in. Please pick up the voucher at the front desk.
Exchange your voucher for the Resort Pass at “APPI ExPlore” on the 1st floor of ANA Crowne Plaza Resort Appi Kogen.
Dinner for each night: Dinner at Restaurant Shiratsuyu or Sushi Nagada or Teppanyaki Kazan at ANA Crowne Plaza Resort Appi Kogen
Breakfast for each night
※ Children sharing a bed stay free of charge. However, meals are not included, so please order separately on site.
APPI Glamping Stay Plan
Enjoy an elevated Glamping stay surrounded by the great outdoors of Appi Kogen.
Appi Forest Glamping Stay
■Accommodation Period / April 28 (Tue) – November 2 (Mon), 2026
What’s Included in the Plan
■Accommodation Period / Through May 5 (Tue, Holiday), 2026 *Currently on sale
What’s Included in the Plan
〇Plans available with breakfast only or 2 meals (dinner is BBQ).
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