Hachimantai CAT & Ride Tour

We will guide you on a powder cruise of the former Hachimantai ski resort area, which was regrettably closed.
No hike is required for cat rides.
Taste the finest snow while viewing the grand scale of Hachimantai, a mountain range stretching from Mt.

date(s) (e.g. for exhibition): Dates between January 15 and February 28, 2026
Please check the reservation website for the latest available dates, as they are subject to change depending on availability.
Eligibility: Skiers and snowboarders of junior high school age and older who have no problem with powder skiing
Schedule: 8:00 AM

Reception and meeting at APPIExplore, ANA Crowne Plaza 1F
Drive to the old ski resort of Hachimantai
Prepare for skiing at Hachimantai CAT Office (change ski boots)

9:30

CAT Ride
Two flight run

12:00 PM

Lunch break (at Hachimantai CAT office)

1:00 PM

Afternoon tour begins
Two flight run

2:00 PM

CAT & Ride ends

4:00 PM

Arrival at ANA Crowne Plaza Dismissal after review
Fee (tax included): Residents of Japan 35,000 yen
Foreign visitors to Japan 42,000 yen
*For those who do not speak Japanese, the inbound foreigner fee will be charged.
Please understand that the fee is different from the Japanese fee due to the English interpreting staff accompanying the tour. (English interpreting guide is available only in English.)
● Even if the number of participants does not meet the capacity, the tour will be held by paying the fee for three participants.
Running data: 2.5km from the summit to the foot of the mountain Maximum slope: 38 degrees Average slope: 18 degrees
necessary equipment: Avalanche transceiver (beacon), probe, shovel, backpack, helmet, skis or snowboard suitable for powder skiing, powder poles, clothing, goggles, hat, gloves, face mask suitable for powder skiing
personal effects: Lunch and beverages (please leave them at the CAT office during the tour)
capacity (of boat, hall, aeroplane, airplane, etc.): 3-8 persons
reservation: Web reservations (by 5:00 PM 3 days prior to the event date)
inquiry: appiexplore@ihr.co.jp

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

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