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.
From early January 2026 *Start and end dates depend on snow conditions.
After 8:00 AM, any time you wish
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.
2-8 persons *If you apply for a single person, we can accept it for the price of 2 persons.
Junior high school students and above
Backcountry appropriate clothing, gloves, hat, sunglasses, goggles, face mask, BC skis, seals, telescopic poles with snow bucket, beacon, snowshoes if snowboarding
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
¥1,100Regular Price ¥2,800 |
| Shovel |
For Tour Participants Only
¥1,100Regular Price ¥1,800 |
| Probe |
For Tour Participants Only
¥1,100Regular 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 |