You will have more fun exploring the whole mountain with our hosts if you are level 3 and above. If you’re a novice, consider joining the intermediate camp to improve your skills. If you’re a first timer or beginner, consider joining the Aomori Snowboard Beginner Camp or Aomori Ski Beginner Camp.
Whether joining our hosted experience or progression camps, you and your friends will be able to stay together, have meals together and enjoy your trip as a crew!
Our hosts will guide you through all terrain types based on your skill level. Whether you prefer to take it chill or have an appetite for adventure, you'll be in good hands.
From reading weather forecasts to scoping out trails and riding fresh lines, let us show you how to maximise your day on the slopes - we'll even let you in on our favourite secret spots.
Our hosts will progressively challenge you throughout the week. You'll explore new terrain, try steeper runs or even hit the park. Our hosts will be by your side helping you to progress and improve with every ride.
Our team will introduce each ski resort to you, advise suitable runs for your skill level, and show you our favourite secret spots every morning.
Let us show you why Appi Kogen has been voted best ski resort in Japan! From long cruisey runs to steep powder drops, Appi has it all.
Adding to the experience, we will show you a range of lesser known ski resorts in the Iwate region. These ski resorts are smaller than your typical mega resorts but each with its unique charm and lure. Expect little to no lift lines, wide open piste runs and absolutely no competition for pow on powder days. In total, you can expect to visit up to 5 different resorts in the area. That’s almost a new resort each day!
What’s more, we get solo travellers and people of all skill levels on the trip. We will be splitting the group up according to skill level to ensure that you will be able to find people at your skill level to shred and push your boundaries with our hosts giving tips and tricks, daily!
This trip is created for those who want to dive deeper into Japan’s undiscovered gems. You’ll be based in Hachimantai, a premium ski-in ski-out with direct access to two different mountains, and a short drive away from Appi Kogen — voted “Best ski resort in Japan”, 2 years in a row.
If you love exploring underrated local favourites and want to see a different side of Japan’s ski scene, this one’s for you.
Winning the award two years in a row speaks for itself, but check out
Slopes are wide and open, and the tree runs are steeper than Aomori (perfect for those heavy dump days )
Explore lesser know local resorts for wide open empty runs & private resort feels
S$2,390
Slots are available on a first come first serve basis! Rooms are twin shared, mix-gender by default, and we will endeavour to group you up in same-gender rooms based on availability and bookings.
At Appi Kogen
At Hachimantai Resorts
Before your trip, we’ll be contacting you for:
Feel free to get in touch with us at [email protected] if you have any questions.
Buffet breakfast, dinners, and daily onsens included! Your home for the week is at a deluxe hotel just a 2-minute walk to the chair lifts. Catch first chair, or sleep in a little and catch up with us later, it's up to you!
Load up on a hearty breakfast before hitting the slopes, then come back to enjoy a wide variety of Japanese and Western dishes for dinner.
The best part about having an onsen right at the accommodation is being able to soak right after a day of riding hard. There's even an outdoor area for the full japanese experience.
Arrive at Morioka Station, gather at the designated meeting point and we’ll head to our accommodation as a group in our dedicated private shuttle bus. Check in, meet the crew for the week and get cosy as we brief you on Appi Kogen, Iwate's ski areas and itinerary for the week.
Shuttle Pick-up from Morioka Stn – Hachimantai (~1hr)
*Shuttle timings are subjected to change based on available flight schedules. If you require shuttles outside this timing, you may let us know to assist with alternative arrangements
Travel recommendation
This week, we'll be taking you to explore Appi Kogen as well as a range of lesser known ski resorts in the area. These ski resorts are smaller than your typical mega resorts but each with its unique charm and lure.
Expect little to no lift lines, wide open piste runs and absolutely no competition for pow on powder days. In total, you can expect to visit up to 5 different resorts in the area. That's almost a new resort each day!
For anyone already comfortable in off-piste terrain, there will also be opportunities to book a CATSKI tour and ride down pretty much private runs all day. A rare opportunity that you'll surely be talking about for seasons to come.
Our team of hosts will check weather forecasts each day to determine the best resort to head out to for your enjoyment.
Week's Itinerary:
Day 2 (Sun): Hachimantai (Exploration around Panoram & Shimokura)
Day 3 (Mon): Appi Kogen (Resort cruising and familiarisation)
Day 4 (Tue): Hidden Gem Resort 1 (Optional: Catski experience on private run)
Day 5 (Wed): Rest Day, Morioka City Day Trip OR ride Hachimantai
Day 6 (Thu): Hidden Gem Resort 2 (Wide open runs & powder fields with no lift lines)
Day 7 (Fri): Appi Kogen (Deeper exploration, hiddne lines and powder fields)
*Itinerary subject to change due to weather conditions and will be customised to the skill level of the group
Typical days with us will go a little like this:
Check out time: 10AM
Before you know it, Saturday would be here again. It's time to say goodbye to your new found friends, and bring home core memories you have of the week!
We'll be sending the group to Morioka Station.
Arrival & departure information will be requested from you about a month before the trip.
Shuttle Duration (Hachimantai to Morioka Station): ~1hr
Recommended train: Depart from Morioka Station after 11:30AM
Is one week too short? Consider booking another week with us at another destination in Japan and you could save up to $300
This season, we’re throwing in bundle deals for those who want to explore more resorts with us in one seasons.
Get $100 off when you book two different locations, or $300 when you book three different locations:
Explore some of the Southern Alps' most beloved ski resorts of Coronet Peak, Remarkables. Day trip to Cardrona Ski Field and Wanaka included!
Level up your snowboarding and skiing by joining this week to become certified as a Level One instructor! Stay in one of the best spots in Wanaka for a fuss-free trip!
Level up your snowboarding and skiing by joining this week to become certified as a Level One instructor! Stay in one of the best spots in Wanaka for a fuss-free trip!
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