Nature Experience Program
Nordic Skiing, Telemark Skiing, Snowshoeing and more!
The amazingly beautiful snow forests surrounding the resort.
Around APPI you have the rare opportunity to spend precious time strolling through the wonderful landscape of the northern Japanese forests. For winter time, we prepare the nature experience programs that you will enjoy the beauty of the snow nature in the national park and will be a memorial trip in your life.
Let's Walk in Fresh Snow Forest!
*Hotel Guests Only
Enjoy the various snow attractions on the course, such as deep snow spots that you would like to dive into. It is enjoyable and easy trip for kids, family and everyone to walk through primeval forest with fresh air!
| When : | Dec 23 - Apr 1 |
| Hours : | 9am - 4pm |
| Who : | Everyone |
| Fee : | 500yen if you need to rent snowshoe |
| Reservation : | Anytime for 9am - 3pm |
| Note : |
*It will be reserved on a first-come-first-served basis. |
Refreshing by Skiing and Walking!
Very fun to walk & ski in the forest and comfotable to be one with nature. This will be good opportunity to experience outdoor exercise with breathing refreshing air on snow mountain.
| When : | Dec 17 - Mar 25 |
| Hours : | 9:30am - 11:30am |
| Who : | Person age 7 and over / Ski level: beginner or higher. |
| Capacity : | 8 people max. (2 people min.) |
| Fee : | Hotel Guest 3,000yen / Visitor 3,500yen |
| Reservation : | Until 5pm before the day |
| Note : |
* Free to rent walking ski, ski poles and boots (If you have the gears, 500yen will be subtracted) * 2-4km walking & skiing * Skis for this trip are telemark's or cross-country's with step sole. |
Let' s Play in Forest Refuge!
Go up APPI mountain by gondola or lifts and down to explore with snowshoes. There are a lot of interesting and mysterious things in wild mountains. Let' s find your own refuge and experience wonderful plays with snow.
| When : | Dec 17 - Mar 25 |
| Hours : | 1:30pm - 4:30pm |
| Who : | Person age 10 and over |
| Capacity : | 8 people max. (2 people min.) |
| Fee : | Hotel Guest 3,000yen / Visitor 3,500yen |
| Reservation : | Until 10am on the day you participate |
| Note : |
*Free to rent snowshoe, ski poles and boots. (If you have snowshoe, 500yen will be subtracted) * 3-4km walking & skiing * Recommend to Summer mountain lovers! * The course would be changed by the weather condition. |
Cruising Fantastic Night Nature!
*Hotel Guests Only
Let' s explore into the forest during night time with our CAT snowmobile. You might see wild animals like rabbits or foxes. There will be Christmas version for Dec 23 to 25!
| When : | Dec 23 - Jan 8 March 17-19 & 24 |
| Hours : | 1.5hr From 5:30pm |
| Who : | Person age 5 and over |
| Capacity : | 14 people max. (4 people min.) |
| Fee : | 2,000yen for age 13 and over 1,500yen for age 12 and under |
| Reservation : | Until 1hr before starting |
Let's Make Your Memorial Accessory!
*Hotel Guests Only
Visit handmade school to make your memorial accessory with your friends or family. Stone Bracelet, Good-luck Bracelet and more items that you can challenge to make. There will be also seasonal items.
| When : | Everyday: Dec 23 - Jan 9 Sat, Sun & Holiday: Jan 10 - Mar 31 |
| Hours : | 4pm - 7pm |
| Who : | Everyone |
| Fee : | From 800yen |
| Reservation : | Anytime for Business Hour |
| Note : | * The numbers of seats are limited. |
Private Lesson & Guide... Experience Everything!
During the winter season, you can explore the winter nature around Hachimantai. Please contact to us if you are interested in it!
| When : | Winter Season |
| Capacity : | 1 - 5 people |
| Fee : |
19,000yen for 3 hrs 28,500yen for 5 hrs |
| Reservation : | Until 5pm before the day |
| Note : | * 1 guide for 1 tour |
Ihatov APPI Nature School
How about feeling the nature in beech tree forest at 40 degree north of APPI? Iwate has rich nature that starts talking to our five senses. It means bottomless depth and diversity of ecosystem truly exist from ancient period. We offer experience and "the place for play" throughout four seasons.
Ihatov APPI Nature School Tel: 0195-73-6228