{"id":230750,"date":"2024-01-15T12:55:57","date_gmt":"2024-01-15T03:55:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/norikura.gr.jp\/?p=230750"},"modified":"2025-12-06T00:57:55","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T15:57:55","slug":"norikura-times-20240115","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/norikura.gr.jp\/en\/2024\/01\/norikura-times-20240115\/","title":{"rendered":"NORIKURA TIMES (Winter Fun Part 1)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before we know it, January is already half over. At Norikura Highlands, the minimum temperature is dropping below -10\u00b0C more and more. While we worry about the lack of snow, the pure white world covered in deep snow is gradually spreading. In this article, we will introduce some fun things to do in winter at Norikura Highlands, as well as some great activities.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">NORIKURA TIMES (Winter Fun Part 1)<\/p>\n<\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/norikura.gr.jp\/en\/2024\/01\/norikura-times-20240115\/#%E2%91%A0_%E5%86%AC%E3%81%AE%E7%B5%B6%E6%99%AF%E3%80%80%E6%B0%B7%E7%80%91%E3%81%AE%E5%96%84%E4%BA%94%E9%83%8E%E3%81%AE%E6%BB%9D\" >1. Zengoro Falls, a spectacular winter sight with its frozen waterfall<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/norikura.gr.jp\/en\/2024\/01\/norikura-times-20240115\/#%E2%91%A1_%E3%82%B9%E3%82%AD%E3%83%BC%E5%A0%B4%E3%82%92%E3%81%8A%E5%BE%97%E3%81%AB%E6%A5%BD%E3%81%97%E3%82%80\" >\u2461 Enjoy ski resorts at great prices<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/norikura.gr.jp\/en\/2024\/01\/norikura-times-20240115\/#%E2%91%A2_%E9%9B%AA%E3%81%AE%E4%B8%8A%E3%81%AE%E8%B6%B3%E8%B7%A1\" >3. Footprints in the snow<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light has-parallax\" style=\"min-height:60vh;aspect-ratio:unset;\" id=\"zengoro\"><div class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-230758 has-parallax\" style=\"background-position:50% 50%;background-image:url(https:\/\/norikura.gr.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/zengoronotaki2.jpg)\"><\/div><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#a0acb5\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%A0_%E5%86%AC%E3%81%AE%E7%B5%B6%E6%99%AF%E3%80%80%E6%B0%B7%E7%80%91%E3%81%AE%E5%96%84%E4%BA%94%E9%83%8E%E3%81%AE%E6%BB%9D\"><\/span>1. Zengoro Falls, a spectacular winter sight with its frozen waterfall<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Zengoro Falls, one of Norikura&#039;s three most famous waterfalls, is characterized by the large amount of water that flows down into a basin with a drop of 20 meters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From spring to autumn, you can enjoy splashing around, but in the depths of winter, the entire waterfall freezes over and transforms into an impressive frozen waterfall. Because the waterfall freezes over time, the ice is not clear and colorless, but is instead white or pale blue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The spectacular view of the frozen waterfalls makes you feel the power of nature and the harsh cold of Norikura&#039;s winters. Why not take an adventure to Norikura in the winter to see the scenery that can only be seen in the harsh winter?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*Please be careful at Zengoro Falls, as the frozen waterfall may melt and cause ice to fall, or ice and snow may form above the waterfall basin. To enjoy the waterfall safely, we recommend joining a guided tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u25bcGuided tour information<\/strong><br>\u30fbLittlePeaks:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlepeaks.jp\/snow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.littlepeaks.jp\/snow<\/a><br>\u30fbNORTHSTAR:<a href=\"https:\/\/ridenorthstar.com\/activities\/snow\/snowshoeing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/ridenorthstar.com\/activities\/snow\/snowshoeing\/<\/a><br>\u30fbRaicho:<a href=\"https:\/\/ghraicho.com\/tour\/396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/ghraicho.com\/tour\/396<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Access<\/strong><br>\u30fb40 minutes walk from Norikura Kogen Tourist Center<br>\u30fb15 minutes walk from Zengoro Falls parking lot<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/norikura.gr.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/zengoronotaki1.jpg?ssl=1\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"230759\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/norikura.gr.jp\/en\/2024\/01\/norikura-times-20240115\/zengoronotaki1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/norikura.gr.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/zengoronotaki1.jpg?fit=1046%2C1568&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1046,1568\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" 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aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#647ca8\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%91%A1_%E3%82%B9%E3%82%AD%E3%83%BC%E5%A0%B4%E3%82%92%E3%81%8A%E5%BE%97%E3%81%AB%E6%A5%BD%E3%81%97%E3%82%80\"><\/span>\u2461 Enjoy ski resorts at great prices<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Skiing and snowboarding are essential winter activities!<br>We will introduce information on how to enjoy high-quality powder snow at a great value at Mt. Norikura Snow Resort in Norikura Plateau.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u25bcCurrent lift opening status (as of January 15th)<\/strong><br>&lt;Now open&gt;<br>\u30fbYamaboshi Lift<br>\u30fbNorikura Mountain Lift<br>\u30fbYumenotaira Quad<br>\u30fbKamoshika Lift<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u25bcEmpty-handed Beginner Pack<\/strong><br>This package is available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from January 9th to March 31st, and includes a one-day lift ticket, rental items (skis or snowboard, clothing, and a three-piece accessory set), and lessons.<br>The price is a great deal at 9,500 yen for adults and 7,200 yen for children!<br>A free shuttle bus also runs from Matsumoto Station.<br>Advance reservations are required, so please see the website for details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click here for details\u25b6 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brnorikura.jp\/news\/60\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.brnorikura.jp\/news\/60\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u25bcGo around three ski resorts and enjoy great deals!<\/strong><br>Kita Alps Traverse Route<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you visit three ski resorts, Honokidaira Ski Resort, Hirayu Onsen Ski Resort, and Mt. Norikura Snow Resort, you will receive a 1,500 yen discount. Why not take this opportunity to visit several ski resorts?<br>It would be fun to fully enjoy winter by experiencing the snow quality and courses at each ski resort, as well as the local cuisine!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click here for details\u25b6 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brnorikura.jp\/news\/86\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.brnorikura.jp\/news\/86\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery aligncenter is-style-rectangular\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:53.07753%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"230763\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/norikura.gr.jp\/en\/2024\/01\/norikura-times-20240115\/4b2fd2b3-a796-4851-af3c-c5f10e7f20a5\/\" 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