NORIKURA TIMES (Norikura's unique spring version)

At this time of year, you can enjoy a slightly different spring experience at Norikura Highlands. It's a special time when you can discover new things. Please come and visit Norikura Highlands.

With the arrival of spring, Norikura Plateau is in season for an abundance of wild vegetables. Aralia sprouts, kogomi, and koshiabura are all abundantly harvested, and you can enjoy their fresh flavors at inns and restaurants. Wild vegetables are a seasonal delicacy that can only be enjoyed at this time of year, and locals offer dishes that make the most of the natural flavors of these ingredients. The wild vegetables, grown in the pure air of Norikura Plateau and the bounty of the mountains, are exquisite in their freshness and flavor. Dishes made with local ingredients are a luxurious experience that allows you to experience the sense of the seasons and local flavors. Be sure to enjoy Norikura's delicious wild vegetable cuisine during this time of year.

The Mt. Norikura Spring Mountain Bus continues to operate. Until May, it will run only to Igahara Sanso, where you can see snow walls of about 5 meters. You can also go further from Igahara Sanso to enjoy mountain climbing. Mt. Norikura is a 3,000-meter-high mountain, so if the weather suddenly changes, it will become like a winter mountain. Please note that when engaging in activities such as mountain climbing, you will need appropriate snow mountain equipment.

For more information, please visit the Haruyama Bus website:
https://www.alpico.co.jp/traffic/local/kamikochi/haruyama/

Additionally, service between Igahara Sanso and Oyukikei/Kata no Koyaguchi is scheduled to begin in late May (subject to road snow removal). From July 1st, a shuttle bus to the summit of Mt. Norikura (Tatami-daira) will also be in operation. For details, please see here:
https://www.alpico.co.jp/traffic/local/kamikochi/echoline/

Why not take part in Norikura Trail DAY SPRING 2024 on both Saturday, June 1st and Sunday, June 2nd, 2024?
This event, held at Norikura Plateau, offers an exquisite trail experience at the foot of Mount Norikura, home to Japan's highest bus stop at an altitude of 2,716 meters, while viewing one of Japan's 100 famous mountains, all of which are 3,000 meters high.
On Saturday, June 1st, a map reading seminar, rogaining, and MTB trail experience will be held at Matsumoto City Norikura Tourist Center, and the following day, Sunday, June 2nd, a trail maintenance inspection, trail running tour, and MTB trail seminar will be held at Ichinose Grassland.
Participation fees vary depending on the program, but as capacity is limited, please apply early. For details and to apply, please see the event page below.

Norikura Trail DAY SPRING2024 event page:
https://navigation-for-all.jp/norikura/trailday_spring2024/

Let's have a wonderful time and experience the wonderful nature at Norikura Highlands!

Click here to see accommodation options in Norikura Kogen.
https://norikura.gr.jp/plan/accommodations/

▼ Click here for information on Norikura Kogen events.
https://norikura.gr.jp/visit/events/

NORIKURA TIMES is updated every two weeks by the blog team of the Norikura Tourism Association's Public Relations Department. Members who love Norikura take turns writing articles, delivering the latest information on Norikura Highlands recommended by the members. This time of year, Kensaku Suzuki is in charge. Norikura is bustling in many places, so we're really looking forward to it!
Please look forward to the next issue!