Private Snowshoe Guide
In accordance with your preferences, our guide will coordinate with you to develop a tailored schedule and itinerary. We will provide a day trip trekking tour with snowshoes starting from Appi Kogen. Additionally, we offer tours such as the Nanataki Icefall Tour.
| Difficulty Level | Moderate |
|---|---|
| Available Dates & Time | Late December.2024 – March 30 (Sun).2025 8:00 – Free Start |
| Target | Aged 5 and above |
| Price（including tax） |
Up to 3 hours 7,000 JPY～ / person If you need a foreign language interpreter: 11,000 yen～ /person Up to 6 hours 10,000 JPY～ / person If you need a foreign language interpreter: 14,000 yen～ /person *The guide is in Japanese. If you require an interpreter （English or Chinese available）, please understand that the fee is different from the regular fee because an interpreter staff member will accompany you. ●included in the price: 3-hour course Insurance and lift ticket fee 6-hour course Insurance and transportation to the tour starting point |
| What you need to prepare |
Half-day course up to 3 hours: Snow wear/ Goggles or sunglasses/Gloves/ Hat/Face mask/ Snacks/ Drinks/ Sunscreen Full-day course up to 6 hours: Snow wear/ Goggles or sunglasses/ Gloves/ Hat/ Face mask/ Lunch/ Snacks/ Drinks/ Sunscreen |
| 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 |
| Remarks |
Pricing varies by destination. For the Appi area. Up to 3 hours: The fee is 7,000 JPY, and for the Hachimantai foothills is 9,000 JPY. Up to 6 hours: The fee for the Appi area is 10,000 JPY, the Nanataki Icefall is 11,000 JPY, and the Hachimantai Tree Ice is 18,000 JPY. |
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.