Getting to Appi Kogen
From Tokyo, take a Tohoku Shinkansen service stopping at Morioka. Allow time to reach Tokyo Station from your arrival airport and to transfer at Morioka.
Compare the seasonal public bus with hotel-guest charter services. They have different eligibility, stops and reservation rules, so use the timetable for your particular travel date.
If using local rail to Appi Kogen Station, arrange the last leg to the hotel beforehand: the railway station is not the resort base. Confirm return transport independently of the ski-area closing date.
Choose your base before arranging delivery
Large resort hotels and smaller pensions have different shuttle and reception arrangements. Ask the property to confirm both your passenger arrival and the ski-bag receiving point.
Check the full hotel address, postcode, telephone number and guest name. Ask whether reception can accept and hold the bag before check-in, and agree the collection point for the end of your stay. A passenger airport transfer and a ski-bag courier booking are separate arrangements.
Flying from Australia with your own gear
Check the baggage allowance for every flight on your itinerary, including domestic connections in Australia and Japan. Confirm the operating airline’s ski-bag dimensions, packing requirements and any oversized handling charge before booking.
If you also ski during the Australian winter, consider whether you need the same equipment at home. Leaving a bag in Japan suits repeat Japan trips or a dedicated Japan setup; it does not remove the cost of retrieving gear for use elsewhere.
See the packing checklist for Australian airline policy links and the Snow Locker weight limit. Airline acceptance does not automatically mean a bag qualifies for our standard storage or transport rate.
Storage and hotel delivery for Appi Kogen
Snow Locker by Nippon Direct keeps ski and snowboard bags at its Japan storage base in Osaka between trips. The service is for storing gear and arranging Japan domestic transport; it is not an airport transfer or an inclusive Australia-to-Japan freight package.
The 12-month storage period begins when your first bag checks in at our Japan storage base, not when you pay. Send the first bag within six months of reserving. Returning a bag during the year does not restart the term, and renewal requires your agreement.
At check-in, your bag receives an ID and exterior condition records. These describe the outside of the bag, not an inventory of every item inside. Keep your own equipment list and photographs.
Appi Kogen is in Iwate, in our Tohoku transport zone. The published rate is AU$79 per standard bag up to 25 kg, per one-way shipment. Collection, hotel delivery and return to storage are separate journeys. Final eligibility and price depend on measured dimensions, weight and service availability.
Request delivery as soon as your accommodation is confirmed. We confirm availability and timing before dispatch, allowing for warehouse preparation, courier cut-offs, peak periods and winter weather. A requested date is not a guaranteed arrival date.
Budget in Australian dollars
Solo is AU$349 for one bag; Duo is AU$549 for two. Three bags cost AU$778, with each bag after the first two adding AU$229. Published annual storage prices include GST. Japan transport is charged separately per bag, per journey.
As an illustration, one Solo bag plus a hotel delivery and return in the Tohoku zone totals AU$507: AU$349 storage + 2 × AU$79 transport. This assumes the bag is already in storage. Any initial collection is an additional journey, and non-standard services may cost more.
Compare that total with rental and your airline baggage costs. Storage offers convenience and familiar equipment; it is not always the cheapest option for a single short trip. See the storage cost guide for examples with initial collection included.
Before your next Japan ski trip
- Check the current resort, rail and bus information below. Ski-area opening dates and winter transport schedules are not necessarily the same.
- Confirm accommodation, your receiving contact and the dates the property can accept a bag.
- Check current booking availability with Snow Locker, then confirm the bag movement and price before relying on a delivery date.
- After skiing, dry and repack the gear and arrange its return to storage. Each journey is charged separately; the existing storage end date remains the same.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Appi Kogen from Australia?
Plan your flight into Japan, then the local route: Tokyo → Morioka → Appi Kogen. From Tokyo, take a Tohoku Shinkansen service stopping at Morioka. Allow time to reach Tokyo Station from your arrival airport and to transfer at Morioka. Check current flights and the operator’s timetable before booking; this guide does not imply a direct flight from every Australian city.
How much is ski-bag delivery to Appi Kogen?
Appi Kogen is in Iwate, in our Tohoku transport zone. The published rate is AU$79 per standard bag up to 25 kg, per one-way shipment. Collection, hotel delivery and return to storage are separate journeys. Final eligibility and price depend on measured dimensions, weight and service availability.
How early should I request delivery?
Request delivery as soon as your accommodation is confirmed. We confirm availability and timing before dispatch, allowing for warehouse preparation, courier cut-offs, peak periods and winter weather. A requested date is not a guaranteed arrival date.
What does storage cost in Australian dollars?
Solo is AU$349 for one bag; Duo is AU$549 for two. Three bags cost AU$778, with each bag after the first two adding AU$229. Published annual storage prices include GST. Japan transport is charged separately per bag, per journey.
What is the bag weight limit for the Australian service?
The Australian plan covers a standard ski or snowboard travel bag up to 25 kg, including the bag itself. Dimensions and weight are checked. Oversize or overweight bags and remote-area services require confirmation and a separate quote; acceptance is not automatic.
When does my storage year start?
The 12-month storage period begins when your first bag checks in at our Japan storage base, not when you pay. Send the first bag within six months of reserving. Returning a bag during the year does not restart the term, and renewal requires your agreement.
Official planning information
Check the current timetable, operating dates and baggage rules before booking. Transport schedules and resort opening dates can differ. Snow Locker delivery dates are confirmed separately.
