Private Backcountry Guide Tour (Appi Area)
In alignment with your preferences, our guide will coordinate with you to develop a tailored schedule and itinerary.
If you participate alone, you can hold the tour by paying the fee for two people.
| Available Dates & Time | Early January -3/31(Mon). 2025 8:00 AM – Free Start |
|---|---|
| Target | Aged 13 and above |
| Price（including tax） |
Up to 3 hours 10,000 JPY / person If you need a foreign language interpreter: 14,000 yen /person Up to 6 hours 14,000 JPY / person If you need a foreign language interpreter: 19,000 yen /person *The guide is in Japanese. If you require an interpreter（English only available) , please understand that the fee is different from the regular fee because an interpreter staff member will accompany you. ●included in the price: Insurance *Lift fee, Equipment etc. are not included. |
| What you need to prepare | Snowwear suitable for backcountry skiing, gloves, hat, sunglasses, goggles, face mask/ Backcountry skiing/ Seals/ Extendable pole with snow bucket/ Beacon/ Snowshoes if snowboarding |
| Capacity |
2 to 8 people *If you participate alone, you can hold the tour by paying the fee for two people. |
| Reservations |
Online reservation (Until 5:00 PM 3 days before the tour) |
| Inquiries |
taiken@ihr.co.jp TEL: 0195-73-6228 (1:00pm-6:00pm during November, 10:00am-6:00pm from December onwards) FAX: +81-195-73-6326 |
2024-25 Winter Season APPI ExPlore Equipment Rental Fees
| Rental Items | Fees |
|---|---|
| Backcountry snowshoes | 3,500 JPY |
| Helmet Rental |
Limited to tourparticipants 1,100 JPY |
| Beacon (Tracker) / Avalanche Transceiver |
2,800 JPY (1,100 JPY fortour participants) |
| Shovel |
1,800 JPY (1,100 JPY for tour participants) |
| Probe |
1,800 JPY (1,100 JPY for tour participants) |
| Backpack (single item) | 1,800 JPY |
| Rental Items | Fees |
|---|---|
| Snowshoe 3-piece set (snowshoes, boots, poles) | 4,000 JPY |
| Snowshoes | 3,500 JPY |
| Snow Boots (for non-program participants) | 1,100 JPY |
| Snowshoe Poles | 1,100 JPY |
※Snow boots are prioritized for snowshoe program participants and may not be available for rental.
※If the rental item is damaged due to the customer's negligence, the customer may be charged for the cost. For details, please check when you apply.