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 - the peak season for this is usually early January until late February. On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in February 2020, a special cat-operated 'Night Snow Monster Viewing' service is available between 6pm and 8pm. There are a number of ungroomed courses at Ani and a few local backcountry tour guides are available.
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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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 as well as some backcountry guides.
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 there are no special facilities for children.
Park information
There are no specific part facilities (at time of writing).
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.
Ani is daily from 7th December 2019 until Sunday 29th March 20209. From then it plans to be open on just weekends, holidays and during the Golden Week period (late April until early May).
The Gondola normally operates between 9:00am and 4:00pm.
Ani Lift Ticket Charges
Adults
Child
Elementary School age
Senior
60 years & over
1 Day
3,800 yen
1,500 yen
2,800 yen
5 Hours
3,300 yen
1,000 yen
2,300 yen
3 Hours
2,800 yen
800 yen
2,000 yen
Gondola 1 way
1,200 yen
500 yen
1,200 yen
Gondola return
1,800 yen
800 yen
1,800 yen
Season Ticket
40,000 yen
23,000 yen
30,000 yen
2019-2020 Season Lift Tickets
A season
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
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