Ani is located on the western slopes of Mt Moriyoshi in the northern region of Akita Prefecture. With slopes at a high elevation, juhyo 'ice monster' formations can often be found on the trees at the top. Some ungroomed courses are also popular. Ani has been operating since 1974. The gondola operates throughout the year.
Akita Prefecture is located in the Tohoku region of northern Honshu. Akita faces the Sea of Japan in the west and is bordered by Aomori, Iwate, Miyagi and Yamagata prefectures from north to south. The region has cold winters and there are numerous ski hills located around the prefecture, though most of them are small scale with just one or two lifts.
The Mountain
1200m
663m
537m
28"
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4400m
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40%
60%
Skiers 60%
Ropeways
Gondolas
Quad lifts
Triple lifts
Pair lifts
Single lifts
Other
Boarders 40%
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Ani Snow Depth Statistics
Official snow depth numbers from the current season and previous season
Ski and snowboard lessons are available at Ani. Telemark lessons are also available.
Equipment Rental
Ski Rental:
Available
Snowboard Rental:
Available
Ski and snowboard equipment rental is available. Wear, snow scoots, sledges and snowshoes are also available to rent.
Children's facilities
There is a beginners slopes by the base of Ani, otherwise no special facilities for children.
Park information
The 'Free Ride Park' is located in the lower part of the resort and features a number of items (kicker, box, rails, etc)
Ani Season & Opening Times
Typical season is from Early December until Early May
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
Daytime
Weekends and holidays
Normally open from 8:30am until 4:00pm
Weekdays
Normally open from 8:30am until 4:00pm
'Nighta' (night skiing)
Weekends and holidays
No
Weekdays
No
Opening information
There is no nighta at this ski hill.
Open daily from 9th December 2017 until Sunday 25th March 2018. From then until Golden Week in early May, open only on weekends and holidays.
Ani Lift Ticket Charges
Adults
Child
Elementary School age
Senior
60 years & over
1 Day
3,600 yen
1,500 yen
2,600 yen
4 Hours
2,800 yen
1,000 yen
2,000 yen
1 Lift Coupon
350 yen
350 yen
350 yen
Gondola 1 way
1,800 yen
800 yen
1,800 yen
Gondola return
1,200 yen
500 yen
1,200 yen
Season Ticket
37,000 yen
23,000 yen
26,000 yen
Getting to Ani
By public transport
Train
12.6km from Arase Station on the Akita Nairiku line
15.1km from Aniai Station on the Akita Nairiku line
Information
Ani is less than 13km from Arase Station on the Akita Nairiku line.
Bus
No shuttle bus service information is available.
By Car
59km from the Gojome Hachirogata IC on the Akita Expressway
76.3km from the Towada IC on the Tohoku Expressway
108km from the Morioka IC on the Tohoku Expressway
Nearest national route: Route 105 (11.9km away)
Direction
Ani is not really close to any expressways.
It is about a 12km drive from the turning off Route 105 (Ushu Highway).
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Ropeways
Gondolas
Quad lifts
Triple lifts
Pair lifts
Single lifts
Other
