Tokyo
3 h 25 m¥15,100
- Tokyo Station→ Morioka Station
Tohoku Shinkansen Hayabusa. Reserved seats recommended.
JR Pass covers this leg - Morioka Station→ Appi Kogen Resort
Iwate Kenpoku Bus. Runs 4 times/day in winter season.
Not covered by JR Pass
Getting to Appi Kogen
From the station
- Nearest station
- Appi Kogen
- Station to lifts
- 5min
Parking
PlaceholderParking information is not available for this resort yet.
Routes in
Morioka
55 min¥1,100
- Morioka Station→ Appi Kogen Resort
Iwate Kenpoku Bus direct service. 4 departures/day during ski season.
Not covered by JR Pass
Local shuttles
PlaceholderLocal shuttle information is not available for this resort yet.
Published access information
Access Guide: Appi Kogen Ski Resort
From Tokyo
Option 1: Shinkansen + Bus (Fastest)
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Tokyo Station → Morioka Station (Tohoku Shinkansen)
- Duration: ~2.5 hours
- Frequency: Multiple trains hourly
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Morioka Station → Appi Kogen (Direct bus)
- Duration: ~1 hour
- Operates: Winter season (Dec-Mar)
- Reservation recommended
Total time: ~4 hours
Option 2: Local Train + Taxi/Bus
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Tokyo → Morioka (Shinkansen as above)
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Morioka → Appi Kogen Station (JR Hanawa Line)
- Duration: ~1 hour
- Frequency: Limited service
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Appi Kogen Station → Resort (Taxi/shuttle)
- Duration: 5 minutes
- Shuttle availability varies by season
Total time: ~4.5-5 hours
Tips
- Book Shinkansen tickets in advance for better prices
- Check bus schedules seasonally at resort website
- JR Pass accepted on trains (not buses)
- Consider overnight bus from Tokyo (budget option, ~8 hours)