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For researchers and students

Mt. Apoi Geopark actively supports researchers and students interested in or engaging in survey and research work on Mt. Apoi Geopark regardless of disciplines.

Lifelong Sports Training Center

The Mt. Apoi Research Support Center, located at the foot of Mt. Apoi, is no longer useable after it was damaged by a snowstorm on December 22-23, 2022. For that reason, the Lifelong Sports Training Center (near the former JR Samani Station) is available for researchers and students conducting research within Samani.

Please take note this is a shared facility that is currently used for educational training, research, and boarding of social and educational organizations.

We look forward to welcoming everyone who wishes to research Samani and Mt. Apoi.

Facility Information : Lifelong Sports Training Center (Address: 1-Chome, 25-1 Odori, Samani-cho)
Facility Overview :
Capacity : Individual room (1 person per room, 1 room), shared rooms (8 persons perroom, 2 rooms)
Facility Amenities : 1 refrigerator, 3 gas cooktops, cookware, 2 washing machines, 2 TVs, water heater, separate men's and women's toilets, WIFI
Bedding : Bedding is not provided. *Futons and bedding can be rented from a local shop
Meals : Self-catering (cookware is available for use) and local restaurants
Bathing : Bathing/showering facilities are not available on site. Please use the public baths at Hotel Apoi Sanso (479-7 Hirau, Samani-cho, 10-minute drive by car), *Fee of 500 JPY
Accommodation Fee : 700 JPY per night (910 JPY from November to March)
Other Info : Convenience store is within a 5 min walk from the facility
Please view this [PDF] for an overview of the facility's equipment.
Samani Town Hall, Department of Commerce, Industry, and Tourism, Geopark Promotion Council (TEL 0146-36-2120)

Inquiries and Application

Please contact us for availability.

This facility may share accommodation with other organizations and groups. Priority will be given to local groups in town. This facility is provided by the Board of Education, please be considerate and help us keep the facility clean.
Please fill out the Word document application in advance and submit via mail, FAX, or e-mail.

Submit your accommodation application form to the following offices:
Samani Town Hall, Department of Commerce, Industry, and Tourism (Nov - Mar)
Tel.: +81 0146-36-2119 Fax: +81 0146-36-2662 E-mail: apoi.geopark@samani.jp

Mt. Apoi Geopark Visitor Center (Apr - Nov)
Tel: +81 0146-36-3601 FAX: +81 0146-26-7722 E-mail:apoi.gvc@iris.ocn.ne.jp

In addition to Apoi Sanso, there are other inns and guest houses available in town.
Please see this page for more information.