Through the winter
The nature-rich areas of the Appi Kogen and Hachimantai areas offer many activities that can be enjoyed in each of the four seasons.
Enjoy active sports, experience the outdoors in nature, and encounter inspiring landscapes….
Please enjoy the beauty of the Appi Kogen in your own way.
Outdoor
TREE RUN ZONE Five tree run areas in APPI
A total of five tree-run areas allow you to enjoy the powder snow of the APPI Resort.For more information, please…
Let’s play in the forests of APPI Resort “Magic Forest”
Let’s play in the forests of APPI ResortThe Magic Forest. Recommended for tree run debutants! A natural maze appears…
“Snow Park” for more freedom in the park
Ride Your Way to more freedom in the park!Banks, waves, jumps, boxes and rails in the area.Unleash your playful spirit!…
Nishimori CAT
Nishimoriyama, where you can enjoy dry powder at the highest altitude in the Appi Kogen.Experience its full appeal at CAT…
Adventure
Guided Forest Exploration Snowshoe Lift Tour
Ride the quad lift and enjoy a 1.5 km snowshoe walk through the forest back to the hotel. Your guide will lead you on a fun-filled tour, playing with snow and explaining about nature.
Private Snowshoe Guide
Your own private snowshoe tour, starting from Appi Kogen
Hachimantai CAT & Ride Tour
Powder cruise in the former Hachimantai ski resort area. Cat rides are available, no hiking required.
Taste the finest snow while viewing the grand scale of Hachimantai, a mountain range stretching from Mt.
Snowshoe Adventure at the Gondola Summit with a Guide
Ride the APPI Gondola for a snowshoeing walk at the top of Mt. Maemori.
Enjoy with your guide the unique nature experiences of the summit, such as the world of fog and ice, the spectacular view of Mount Iwate and Hachimantai from the top of Maemori, the thrilling sledding experience, and a drink break under the Oshirabiso tree.
Sports
Sports Club Olympia “Table tennis”
Please enjoy it as an option to further enhance your stay time in APPI on bad weather days.
Sports Club Olympia “Machine Gym”
We have both training machines, aerobic exercise, which acts on cardiopulmonary function, and anaerobic exercise, which acts on muscles (basal metabolism). Please use it for light exercise to spend your resort hotel stay in good health.
Sports Club Olympia “Indoor Swimming Pool”
Sports Club Olympia's heated indoor pool is located on the first floor of ANA Crowne Plaza Resort Appi Kogen, and all areas facing the outside are glass-walled and open. You can spend a comfortable time while looking at the green plateau in summer and the slopes in winter. There is also a jacuzzi and deck chairs, so you can spend a relaxing resort time.
“Snow Park” for more freedom in the park
Ride Your Way to more freedom in the park!Banks, waves, jumps, boxes and rails in the area.Unleash your playful spirit!…
Indoor
Japanese New Year Craft: Shimekazari Making
Welcome the New Year 2026 with your own handmade Shimekazari!
Mahjong
How about playing mahjong with like-minded friends?
A mahjong room is available in the hotel.
Kimono Experience
Discover Japan’s timeless elegance—wear the Kimono, live the experience.
Art & Craft
Let's make your memories by hand at the creative experience corner! Everyone from children to adults can enjoy it.
Sports Club Olympia “Table tennis”
Please enjoy it as an option to further enhance your stay time in APPI on bad weather days.
Sports Club Olympia “Machine Gym”
We have both training machines, aerobic exercise, which acts on cardiopulmonary function, and anaerobic exercise, which acts on muscles (basal metabolism). Please use it for light exercise to spend your resort hotel stay in good health.
Karaoke
Enjoy it with your friends or family as a way to spend a relaxing evening, during bad weather, or simply as a fun recreational activity.
Sports Club Olympia “Indoor Swimming Pool”
Sports Club Olympia's heated indoor pool is located on the first floor of ANA Crowne Plaza Resort Appi Kogen, and all areas facing the outside are glass-walled and open. You can spend a comfortable time while looking at the green plateau in summer and the slopes in winter. There is also a jacuzzi and deck chairs, so you can spend a relaxing resort time.
Onsen
Shirakaba no Yu
Shirakaba no Yu offers one of the largest open-air hot spring baths in the Tohoku region of Japan.
Hot Spring Public Bath and Sauna
Renowned for its skin-friendly mineral waters, this indoor onsen gently soothes both travel fatigue and post-sport muscle tension. Featuring spacious baths and a relaxing sauna
Private Spa MAKIBA
Private Spa MAKIBA offers a natural hot spring private bath. Relax in a spacious space with an open garden view, perfect for a serene and rejuvenating experience
Spa
THE SPA by HARNN
Experience tranquility and rejuvenation at our award-winning spa, where the artful harmony of Thai and Japanese massage techniques awaits you.
Body Relaxation
Experience full-body relaxation with expert massage techniques that gently relieve tension and stiffness, including concerns such as shoulder or lower back discomfort. This treatment is designed to improve recovery from fatigue, reduce stress, and provide the ultimate care for your body, leaving you feeling soothed and revitalized.