Chubu-Sangaku National Park Norikura Tourism Center, Matsumoto City

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This is the base for sightseeing in Norikura Kogen. It is also the departure and arrival point for the shuttle bus that takes you to Tatamidaira, the bus stop with the highest altitude in Japan, located near the summit of Mt. Norikura. You can also get a beautiful view of Mt. Norikura from the free parking lot.
The center also houses the Norikura Kogen Tourist Information Center, bus ticket sales office, restaurant, toilets, etc. The adjacent Norikura Nature Conservation Center introduces the nature and culture of Norikura.

Facility information

Norikura Kogen
Tourist Information Center

location: 4306-5 Azumi, Matsumoto City (inside the Norikura Tourist Center building)
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telephone number: 0263-93-2147

Opening hours: April to November: 9:00-16:30, December to March: 11:00-15:00
*Please see the calendar(Yellow indicates business days)

others: *Please use the tourist center parking lot (200 spaces, free of charge).
*Toilets are located in the tourist center parking lot.

E-bike,
E-bike rental

Take an e-bike to Mount Norikura (Tatamidaira) and Sanbontaki Falls. Take an e-bike to explore the plateau, Zengoro Falls and Bansho Falls. Both bikes are electrically assisted, so you can ride up hills with ease.

Click here to rent an "E-bike" or "E-chari"

*Reservations for the E-bile will begin on April 10, 2025
*The 3-hour Ebike rental is valid up to Sanbontaki Falls.
If you plan to go above Sanbontaki, such as Tatamidaira or Igahara, please rent for one day.
*Until June 30th, the Echo Line will only be open as far as Sanbontaki Falls.
*The section from Sanbontaki to Tatamidaira will open on July 1st.

[Reservation details]

Rental location: Norikura Tourist Information Center

Rental date: Tourist information center opening days (Business Calendar(Please refer

Reception start time: 9:00~

Rental hours: E-bike 1 day: 9:00~15:30
E-bike 3 hours: 9:00~12:00 12:30~15:30
E-chari 3 hours: 9:00~12:00, 12:30~15:00

Fee: E-bike: 8,600 yen per day, 6,000 yen for 3 hours (insurance included)
E-chari: 4,500 yen for 3 hours (insurance included)

How to make a reservation: Online reservations only

Payment Method: Credit card only when booking online (on-site payment not accepted).

On-the-day registration: If there are vacancies for Ebikes and E-charis, you can make a reservation on the day at the tourist information center. Payment can be made by cash, credit card, or PayPay.

Cancellation fee: Free until midnight two days before. Until midnight the day before: 50%. On the day or without permission: 100% (excluding bad weather or impassable roads)

Other Facilities

Columbia Rental

Columbia rainwear and boots
Trekking shoes are available for rent.

okami cafeteria

This is a local restaurant where the local cuisine made by the proprietress will make everyone smile and cheer them up.

Click here for details

Alpico Kotsu Ticket Sales Office

Click here for details

Norikura Tourist Center Facilities | Medium Conference Room

Small and medium-sized conference rooms can be used by making a reservation in advance at the information desk.
How to apply: Please apply using the Matsumoto City application form.

Tourist center usage fee Matsumoto City Application Form

Norikura Tourist Center Facilities | Event Hall

The event hall can be used by making a reservation in advance at the information desk.
How to apply: Please apply using the Matsumoto City application form.