Explore the forest with a guide on a snowshoe lift tour

Ride the Central Quad Lift into the forest.
Visitors will enjoy nature observation and snow play on a 1.5-km walk while stepping in the snow.
Guides will provide explanations as they guide you, making this a unique hands-on winter activity that beginners and children can participate in with ease.

Duration

Approx. 2 hours

Difficulty

For beginners

Period

Saturday, December 20, 2025 – Sunday, March 1, 2026 (daily)
Weekdays from Monday, March 2 to Friday, March 20, 2026

Opening Hours

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
*Please arrive at the registration desk at least 10 minutes before the event.

Location

1.5 km from Centrally Quad drop-off point to Crowne Plaza Hotel

Pricing

13 years old and up 7,000 yen per person
5-12 years old 6,000 yen per person
Those who need a foreign language interpreter 13 years old and older: 8,000 yen per person 5-12 years old: 7,000 yen per person
Please understand that the regular fee is different for those who need an interpreter because an interpreter (English or Chinese) will accompany the tour.
Included in the price: Rental snowshoes and snow boots, lift fee, and insurance.

Capacity

2-8 persons

Target Audience

Ages 5 and up

How to Participate

Web reservation 1 day prior to 5:00 PM

Equipment & Items

Warm clothing top and bottom, gloves, hat, sunglasses or goggles, face mask or scarf

Inquiry

APPI ExPlore (ANA Crowne Plaza Resort Appi Kogen, 1F)
TEL0195-73-6228 (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
MAIL appiexplore@ihr.co.jp

Remarks

Non-skiers are also welcome to participate; children under 5 years old are not permitted to participate.

2025-26ウィンターシーズン
APPI ExPlore 用具レンタル料金

レンタル用品	料金
バックカントリー用スノーシュー	通常料金 3,500円
ヘルメットレンタル	ツアー参加者限定 1,100円
ビーコン（トラッカー）/ アバランチトランシーバー	ツアー参加者限定 1,100円通常料金 2,800円
ショベル	ツアー参加者限定 1,100円通常料金 1,800円
プローブ	ツアー参加者限定 1,100円通常料金 1,800円
ザック（単品）	通常料金 1,800円

レンタル用品	料金
スノーシュー3点セット（スノーシュー、ブーツ、ポール）	通常料金 4,000円
スノーシュー	通常料金 3,500円
スノーブーツ（プログラム利用以外）	通常料金 1,100円
スノーシューポール	通常料金 1,100円

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安比高原 - Explore the forest with a guide on a snowshoe lift tour

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