Tour the famous places related to Mt. Iwate and the foothills, such as the yakebashiri Lava Flow, a nationally designated special monument, and the industries that utilize the blessings and remnants of mountain worship.If you wish, you can also enjoy the experience of strawberry picking.
We will guide you through the snowy corridor of Hachimantai Aspite Line and take you on a snowshoe walk around the mountaintop. Enjoy experiences unique to this time of year, such as visiting spots that can only be visited during the snowy season and playing in the snow, such as sledding.
People have lived at the foot of the Appi Plateau since the Jomon period.
To this day, a culture that takes advantage of the local nature and characteristics remains.
Through the tour, you will visit Fudo Falls, one of the top 100 waterfalls in Japan, and local shops, experience food and local culture, and discover the core charms of the Appi area that are not well known.
A snow corridor is a wall of snow that is created as a result of snow removal in order to open roads early in mountain areas with heavy snowfall. This wall is commonly called the ``Snow Corridor'' because it stands vertically to prevent it from collapsing. Hakkoda and Hachimantai are famous for the snow corridors in the Tohoku region, but the snow corridors in Hachimantai are taller than Hakkoda at a maximum height of 7 to 8 meters, and can only be seen at this time of year.Let's go and see the mysterious moments created by the great nature of Hachimantai.
Let's take a trekking tour from the summit of Mt. Maemori to the foot of Mt. Maemori on the Appi Gondola and enjoy collecting seasonal wild vegetables together.
You can enjoy nature to your heart's content at this time of year when there are a wide variety of alpine plants and wildflowers.
During the limited period from late May to early June, the melting snow in Kagaminuma Pond at the top of Mt. Hachimantai looks like the eye of a dragon, which is why it is called ``Hachimantai Dragon Eye.'' A spectacular natural phenomenon whose timing and appearance change depending on the year's snowfall, snow melt, and weather conditions... Let's go and see the mysterious moments created by the great nature of Hachimantai that can only be experienced at this time of year.
This is a two-mountain climbing tour that uses a gondola to take in a 360-degree panoramic view of Mt. (1305m), and a snowcat ride to the summit of Mt. Nishimoriyama to see mini frost-covered trees.
A spring-only snowshoe tour that takes you on the Appi Gondola and descends through the 4km forest from the summit of Mt. Maemoriyama to the foot of the mountain.
A snowshoe trekking experience where you can fully experience nature, such as the view from Mt. Maemoriyama and the traces of trees and animals that change depending on the altitude.
What kind of firefly is Himebotaru? Himebotaru is a terrestrial firefly that lives in forests.
Appi Kogen is home to fireflies that can be reached on foot from the hotel.
The guide will safely guide you through the ecology of Himefireflies and how to enjoy viewing them.
Observe Heike fireflies and Genji fireflies that live in the Appi Highlands.
Enjoy the light of fireflies dancing on summer nights using the environment where fireflies live at Appi Golf Course.
Appi Plateau, a summer resort in Tohoku, allows you to see fireflies until later than in other areas.
There are many kinds of people living in the Appi Highlands.
Let's take a look and see what kind of people we can meet!
Let's all find out what's in the woods, grasslands, and around ponds and have a conversation
Walk with your guide to the summit of Mt. Hachimantai, one of Japan's 100 famous mountains.
There is not much difference in elevation, so even those with no climbing experience or those who are not confident in their physical strength can enjoy it.
You can enjoy the real pleasure of an easy alpine walk, with various alpine plants, scattered crater lakes, and on clear days, views overlooking Iwate, Akita, and Aomori.
– DJ, Fireworks & Outdoor Cinema Under the Stars –
Appi Kogen's very first film festival is finally here!
A glowing screen beneath a starry sky, vibrant music from a live DJ, fireworks painting the night, and the irresistible aroma of festival food—this summer night will be unforgettable.
The venue is a fan-shaped grassy area, just like a natural amphitheater. Surrounded by 100 spinning pinwheels and enchanting lights, guests can relax in lounge chairs or on cozy sofas, immersed in a one-of-a-kind movie experience in harmony with nature.
Come with family, your partner, or friends.
This summer, make unforgettable memories at Appi.
*We also offer a special accommodation package where the actual cost of the movie ticket is only ¥2,000. If you're interested, please check out the package details via the link below:
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