Private Backcountry Guide (Hachimantai area)

The guide will meet and communicate with the customer to create a schedule and process according to the customer’s wishes.
Enjoy the backcountry in the Hachimantai area.

Period

From early January 2026 *Start and end dates depend on snow conditions.

Opening Hours

After 8:00 AM, any time you wish

Pricing

Tour duration up to 6 hours: Up to 2 persons 45,000 yen, 3 persons 68,000 yen, 4 persons 91,000 yen, 5 persons 104,000 yen, 6 persons 117,000 yen, 7 persons 130,000 yen, 8 persons 143,000 yen
For those who need English interpreter: Up to 2 persons 50,000 yen, 3 persons 75,000 yen, 4 persons 100,000 yen, additional 14,000 yen/person up to 8 persons
*Please note that if you require interpretation, an interpreter will accompany you, and the fee will differ from the standard rate. Interpretation is available in English only.
●Included in the fee: insurance
Equipment is not included.

Capacity

2-8 persons *If you apply for a single person, we can accept it for the price of 2 persons.

Target Audience

Junior high school students and above

Equipment & Items

Backcountry appropriate clothing, gloves, hat, sunglasses, goggles, face mask, BC skis, seals, telescopic poles with snow bucket, beacon, snowshoes if snowboarding

Inquiry

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

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 - Private Backcountry Guide (Hachimantai area)

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