Snowshoe Adventure at the Gondola Summit with a Guide

Take the APPI Gondola to the summit of Mt. Maemori at an elevation of 1,304 meters.
This is a 2-hour snowshoe trekking tour with a guide through the snowfield on the summit and a colony of Japanese white birch while stepping in the powdery snow unique to the Appi Kogen plateau.
Even beginners can participate safely in this hands-on activity unique to winter.

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Location

APPI Gondola - Mt. Maemori summit

Pricing

13 years old and up 8,000 yen per person
5-12 years old 7,000 yen per person
Those who need a foreign language interpreter 13 years old and up 1 person 9,000 yen 5 to 12 years old 1 person 8,000 yen
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: round-trip ride on the gondola, rental snow boots, rental snowshoes, 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 Equipment 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 - Snowshoe Adventure at the Gondola Summit with a Guide

Related Activities

resort guiding

Resort Guiding is a guided tour of the APPI resort for intermediate to advanced level skiers/snowboarders who want to go beyond the groomed trails and enjoy the natural terrain.
Qualified guides (in English) will guide you through powder snow, tree runs, and natural terrain.