パウダースノー降り積もるゲレンデ＆温泉＆スキー・スノボ以外の楽しみも。冬の乗鞍で最高の雪遊び！

The snow that falls in Norikura is known for being the finest powder snow. Every winter, Mt. Norikura Snow Resort (Blue Resort Norikura) is visited by hardcore fans seeking the quality of the snow, and is also popular with families looking to relax and enjoy playing in the snow. Another great thing about Norikura is that you can enjoy a superb hot spring after skiing. We will introduce you to the slopes of Norikura and the charm of playing in the snow that is unique to Norikura.

Powder snow slopes, hot springs, and fun outside of skiing and snowboarding. The best snow play in Norikura in winter!

❶ Enjoy the finest powder snow

Due to the high altitude, powder snow can be enjoyed even at the bottom of the slopes (1,500m above sea level). The snow that falls due to the intense cold that comes mainly in the mornings and evenings covers the slopes with each grain retaining its crystal shape. The snow born under favorable weather conditions is so fine that it slips through your fingers when you pick it up, and its surface is characterized by its smooth texture.

The powdery snow is carefully packed down, making for an exceptionally smooth ski experience! Once you experience the soft, fluffy snow at Norikura and its unique floating sensation, the snow at other ski resorts will seem heavy, and you'll find yourself wanting to ski on that snow again! This is truly an enchanting powder snow.

Snow resort in the sky
About Mt. Norikura Snow Resort

❷ Enjoy the spectacular views and a variety of courses

On the slopes, you can enjoy the beautiful views of Mount Norikura, as well as the Central and Southern Alps. Don't miss the attention to detail that not all of the courses are packed down, leaving only a few courses where you can enjoy the fluffy snow as it is.

There are about 20 courses, covering everyone from beginners to advanced skiers. The Yumenodaira Course is recommended for beginners and families as it is wide, gentle and flat, making it a safe place to practice. The Kamoshika Slope, at the top of the slope at an altitude of 1,990m, is popular with advanced skiers.

❸ Great kids' park

Mt. Norikura also has a great kids' park for small children to enjoy. You can ride the moving walkway up the slope and practice sledding or skiing. The moving walkway is closed on weekdays, so the park is open to the public free of charge. You can also use the sleds freely.

❹ Enjoy the hot springs afterwards

Norikura Plateau, also known as Norikura Onsenkyo, has many accommodations and day-trip hot spring facilities. There are three types of hot springs. The famous milky white hot spring that naturally springs from the Ohi Silver Mine, which was developed by Takeda Shingen, is a sulfur spring that is said to have been used by Shingen to relieve his fatigue since the time of his development.Norikura Kogen Onsen" and ", which is colorless and transparent, contains a lot of bicarbonate ions, is mild, and provides a long-lasting feeling of warmth.Suzuran Hot Spring",and,Holiday Village Norikura KogenThe water is clear and colorless, rich in calcium and magnesium, and is a privately-sourced hot spring.Azumi Norikura Onsen" It's also nice that you can choose the quality of the spring water to suit your taste.

After enjoying the finest powder snow, you can enjoy a dip in a hot spring after skiing. This is the true joy of winter! In particular, there is a day-trip hot spring just off the slopes of Mt. Norikura.Yukemuri-kan" is an open-air hot spring where you can enjoy a panoramic view of Mount Norikura from both the indoor and outdoor baths. The milky white natural hot spring water is a great way to relax and soothe your fatigue.

Spreading out in the heart of Mount Norikura
About Norikura Onsenkyo

❺ You can also safely challenge the backcountry of Mt. Norikura with a local guide.

Stepping further into the slopes, you'll find yourself in the backcountry. If you climb the tour course from the top of the ski resort, you can enjoy a spectacular descent of 3,000m to 1,500m, and even stay overnight at Igahara Sanso, which is open in the winter.

Because snow mountain climbing and skiing skills are required, it is best for inexperienced people to take a tour and learn about snow hiking and avalanche prevention before attempting this. Experienced local guides will support those who want to take on the challenge of snow mountains.

*Any activities outside the ski resort area are at your own risk. In particular, when entering the summit area, please be sure to be fully equipped and skilled enough for mountain climbing in the harsh winter.

Experienced local guides Little Peaks

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Experienced local guide Northstar

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❻ Enjoy new snow activities other than skiing and snowboarding

There are plenty of snowshoe and nature ski tours available around the slopes. Strolling through the forests of Norikura on snowshoes is an incredibly fun experience. Encountering natural formations in the winter forest, such as frozen waterfalls, is sure to stimulate your sense of adventure. Even small children can participate, so why not take the whole family out for a snowy stroll?

Unlike snowshoes, nature skiing allows you to experience the exhilaration of smoothly moving forward. Not only can you play on plains, but also in forests, on gentle slopes, and sometimes even on steep slopes. Walking, sliding, falling, getting covered in snow... it's all fun, and as you get used to it, the range of fields and ways of playing expands, which is what makes it so fascinating! Be sure to try out the freedom and fun that is quite different from slope skiing.

Have fun with snowshoes and nature skiing!
Little Peaks

Snowshoe tours that bring back the childlike spirit are popular!
Guesthouse Raicho

❼ At night, the sky is filled with stars

If you're staying at Norikura Highlands in winter, don't forget to look up at the starry sky. With its clear air, high altitude, and being far from the city and surrounded by mountains, the starry sky seen from Norikura Highlands is breathtakingly beautiful. Be sure to take a look at the night sky from your accommodation. You might even be able to see the Milky Way with the naked eye.

What did you think? Enjoy the finest powder snow, the magnificent backcountry fields that unfold in the background, snowshoeing and nature skiing that offer a fresh and different experience from the slopes, and then enjoy the superb hot springs and starry sky after playing in the snow! Enjoy playing in the snow and relaxing to your heart's content at Norikura Highlands in winter.