{"id":232426,"date":"2024-12-15T10:57:19","date_gmt":"2024-12-15T01:57:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/norikura.gr.jp\/?p=232426"},"modified":"2025-12-06T01:15:01","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T16:15:01","slug":"norikura-times-20241215","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/norikura.gr.jp\/en\/2024\/12\/norikura-times-20241215\/","title":{"rendered":"NORIKURA TIMES(Winter Sports Season Arrives)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are more and more places where snow remains on the roads, and the scenery is gradually becoming more and more like real winter.<br>This time, we will introduce how to enjoy Norikura Plateau in winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 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 Sports Season Arrives)<\/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\/12\/norikura-times-20241215\/#%E2%91%A0_%E3%82%B9%E3%82%AD%E3%83%BC%E5%A0%B4%E3%82%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%83%97%E3%83%B3\" >\u2460 Ski resort opening<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/norikura.gr.jp\/en\/2024\/12\/norikura-times-20241215\/#%E2%91%A1_%E3%82%B9%E3%83%8E%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A5%E3%83%BC%E3%83%8F%E3%82%A4%E3%82%AF\" >2. Snowshoe hiking<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light has-parallax\" style=\"min-height:60vh;aspect-ratio:unset;\" id=\"ski\"><div class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-232437 size-full has-parallax\" style=\"background-position:50% 50%;background-image:url(https:\/\/norikura.gr.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/7318A038-7224-4D89-A7D9-6FCEBBF5AA1B-1.jpg)\"><\/div><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#7389ab\"><\/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_%E3%82%B9%E3%82%AD%E3%83%BC%E5%A0%B4%E3%82%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%83%97%E3%83%B3\"><\/span>\u2460 Ski resort opening<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Norikura Kogen Ski Resort<strong>Mt. Norikura Snow Resort is scheduled to open on Saturday, December 21, 2024.<\/strong>It is.<br>The altitude is high, 1,500m at the bottom and 2,000m at the top, so the temperature is low, and since it is on the eastern slope of the mountain, the snow is light, making this a ski resort that boasts high quality snow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ski resort once faced financial difficulties in October 2024, but thanks to a group of local volunteers called the &quot;Ski Resort Support Group,&quot; they were able to raise 35 million yen in operating funds and successfully continue operating this season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the future, we will not only aim for good snow quality,<strong>Renovating the kids&#039; park and establishing a babysitting room<\/strong>We are currently preparing to make this ski resort a favorite with families and young people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Currently, the company is working to cover operating costs, such as maintenance of snow machines and snow groomers, which are necessary at the beginning of the season.<strong>Crowdfunding is currently underway<\/strong>The deadline is Tuesday, December 31, 2024! We will be offering stickers, discounted tickets, hoodies, and more as rewards. We would really appreciate your cooperation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ski resort&#039;s official website is currently publishing lift ticket prices and regular closing days!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This season, we want young people and families to enjoy snow activities surrounded by the rich natural environment of Chubu Sangyo National Park.<strong>Free lift ticket for those under 18<\/strong>&quot; We will be open at !! Please come and visit us!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u2193Lift tickets and holiday information here\u2193<br><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brnorikura.jp\/news\/90\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.brnorikura.jp\/news\/90\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u2193Crowdfunding information here\u2193<br><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/camp-fire.jp\/projects\/796807\/view\/activities\/648544\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/camp-fire.jp\/projects\/796807\/view\/activities\/648544<\/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:45.99850%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"232453\" 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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%83%8E%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A5%E3%83%BC%E3%83%8F%E3%82%A4%E3%82%AF\"><\/span>2. Snowshoe hiking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Usually, there is enough snow to enjoy snowshoeing around late December. There are tour companies on the plateau, so beginners don&#039;t have to worry! Please try walking on the snow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u2193Tour company information here\u2193<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/trail.norikura.gr.jp\/jwn-w\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/trail.norikura.gr.jp\/jwn-w\/<br><\/a>*Please search the &lt;Guide Arrangements&gt; tab<\/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:50.00000%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"232440\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/norikura.gr.jp\/en\/2024\/12\/norikura-times-20241215\/5bb0274a-b710-47a9-97a2-9547b0e8141d\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/norikura.gr.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/5BB0274A-B710-47A9-97A2-9547B0E8141D.jpg?fit=900%2C1200&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"900,1200\" 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