Outdoor
Activities

Winter Sports

The snow that falls on the high-altitude Norikura Kogen is soft and fluffy. At Mt. Norikura Snow Resort, a ski resort that takes advantage of this quality snow, children can play in the kids' park, and skiers and snowboarders of all levels can enjoy the snowy mountains. Norikura Kogen is also popular as a mecca for telemark skiers, who can freely glide down the slopes, and snowshoers, who can enjoy the snowy fields.

The best way to play in the snow in Norikura in winter!
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Mt. Norikura Snow Resort
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Snow Hike Norikura Trail
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Enjoy the snow scenery at your own pace
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Snow Hike Sanbontaki Trail
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Snow Hike Ichinose Meadow Trail
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walk

Walking may be the best activity to fully appreciate the nature of Norikura.
In spring, you can look for new buds on the trees after the snow melts. In summer, you can enjoy the beauty of the waterside and alpine plants. In autumn, you can enjoy the colorful autumn leaves. In winter, you can feel the texture of the snow... Just walking around Norikura, where the contrast between the four seasons is clear, will make your five senses feel sharper.

Located within a national park, Norikura Kogen is also home to rare wild animals such as Japanese serows, squirrels, and wild birds. While visiting the animals' habitats, you will often hear their voices and even encounter them. This is the kind of enjoyment that can only be had on a leisurely trek.

passenger-only trail
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Ichinose Meadow Trail
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Sanbon Falls Trail
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5 fresh green trekking routes to walk in spring and early summer
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Norikura Climbing Route Guide
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Hill climb

Norikura is said to be a dream destination for cyclists. This is because it is home to the Echo Line, a road that leads to the highest point in Japan (2,716m above sea level) accessible by bicycle. Between July and October, when the entire Echo Line is open to traffic, many cyclists come to this point to climb the hill.

Recommendation for hill climbing Mt. Norikura.
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cycling

Take a stroll around the plateau or go see a waterfall. It's difficult to get around on foot, but it seems like a waste to take the car. In times like these, cycling is an option. Norikura Kogen has a wide selection of bicycle rentals. They also have e-bikes available, which make it easy to pedal up hills. Enjoy the scenery and the feeling of cutting through the wind.

Recommendation for hill climbing Mt. Norikura.
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E-bike and E-chari rental
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Mountain biking

Norikura Kogen has a wide range of trails for those who want to enjoy mountain biking. There are a variety of trails, from leisurely courses where you can ride through the wind to wild trails where you can descend. Whether you're confident in your physical strength or just want to enjoy a leisurely ride with your children, you can enjoy a bike ride safely according to your purpose and level.

Feel the breeze of Norikura on a mountain bike
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E-bike and E-chari rental
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Water Sports

Water activities at Norikura Highlands are filled with a sense of freedom, from shower climbing in the highlands' mountain streams and waterfalls to raft touring on Lake Azusa, where water flows from the Northern Alps. These are ways to spend the green season at Norikura Highlands that can only be enjoyed in the hot summer.

Shower Climbing
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Lake Azusa Rafting and SUP
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Norikura's Water Play
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Mountain play

Norikura Highlands offers a vast expanse of mountain play areas that parents and children can enjoy together. From camping, cycling, fishing, athletics, and stargazing, there are a variety of outdoor activities that take advantage of the natural environment and can be enjoyed by the whole family, from light activities for small children to activities that adults can enjoy as well.

Mountain Fun in Norikura BASE
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Feel the breeze of Norikura on a mountain bike
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Norikura's Water Play
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