Norikura Guide
Short, practical guides to Mt. Norikura for visitors from overseas. One new guide a day at most, each one built from public sources (village and city offices, the prefecture, national agencies, transport operators) that we list at the end with the date we read them. If we could not check something, we say so and leave it out.
Latest guides
What Can You Do Around Norikura Highland? Hot Springs, Waterfalls and Snow
Sanbondaki and Zengoro falls, Ushidome Pond, a 20-course snow resort, Shirahone Onsen, day baths and the August mountain cycling race.
What Is Mt. Norikura? A 3,026 Metre Volcano You Can Reach by Bus
Six volcanoes, the easy Kengamine peak, alpine flowers, summer skiing, fast-changing weather and the wartime road that became a bus route.
How Do You Get to Mt. Norikura by Bus and Ride Up to the Summit Area?
Matsumoto to Shinshimashima and Norikura Kogen, buses from Hirayu Onsen, the 14.4 km Skyline, the private car ban and the closed season.