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 APPI.
Even beginners can participate safely in this hands-on activity unique to winter.

Duration

Approx. 2 hours

Difficulty

For beginners

Period

●Saturday, December 26, 2026 – Sunday, March 28, 2027 (daily) *Exclusion dates apply

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 9,000 yen per person / 5-12 years old 8,000 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: round-trip ride on the APPI Gondola, rental snow boots, rental snowshoes, and insurance.

Capacity

2-8 persons

Target Audience

Ages 5 and up
Non-skiers are also welcome to participate. However, as the walking distance is long, children under 5 years old are not permitted to participate.

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.

[Cancellation Policy]
Please note that cancellations made after the reservation is complete will be subject to a cancellation fee based on our policy. Thank you for your understanding.
3 days prior: 50% / 1 day prior: 80% / Same day or No-show: 100%

Winter Season 2026–27
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
Backcountry Poles	Regular Price ￥1,100

Rental Items	Fees
Snowshoe 3-Item Set (Snowshoes, Boots, Poles)	Regular Price ￥3,000
Snowshoes	Regular Price ￥2,500
Snow Boots (Outside Program Use)	Regular Price ￥1,100
Snowshoe Poles	Regular Price ￥550