Guided Forest Exploration 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.

Winter Season 2025–26
APPI ExPlore Equipement Rental Fees

Rental Items	Fees
Backcountry Snowshoes	Regular Price ￥3,500
Helmet	For Tour Participants Only ￥1,100
Beacon (Tracker) / Avalanche Transceiver	For Tour Participants Only ￥1,100 Regular Price ￥2,800
Shovel	For Tour Participants Only ￥1,100 Regular Price ￥1,800
Probe	For Tour Participants Only ￥1,100 Regular Price ￥1,800
Backpack (item only)	Regular Price ￥1,800

Rental Items	Fees
Snowshoe 3-Item Set (Snowshoes, Boots, Poles)	Regular Price ￥4,000
Snowshoes	Regular Price ￥3,500
Snow Boots (Outside Program Use)	Regular Price ￥1,100
Snowshoe Poles	Regular Price ￥1,100

Gallery

安比高原 - Guided Forest Exploration Snowshoe Lift Tour

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