Lodging & Snow Packages

Snow Packages

1 Night, 2 Meals + 1 day Lift Pass

1 Night, 2 Meals + 2 day Lift Pass

2 Nights, 4 Meals + 3 day Lift Pass

1.5 Nights, 3 meals + 2 day Lift Pass

NORTHSTAR’s vision is to provide a positive environment where people can experience adventure to step out in life.

Welcome to NORTHSTAR’S Alpine Lodge

Since our kids took kids snowboard lessons at NORTHSTAR, they are totally into it and started studying English too. They say “We want go to NORTHSTAR rather than Disney Land!

Sato Family

Wonderful staff, comfortable lodge, great food. Japanese style accomadations with young enthusiastic native English speaking staff is a comfortable ammenity while enjoying the outdoor adventure!

April Bair

Guest Rooms

Our Japanese style rooms offer a spacious central room with amended sink and toilet.
Traditional Japanese futon and plush comforters are provided in each room. 

Snowboarding

NORTHSTAR’s snowboard lessons are designed to get you up and riding in no time at all.

Rental Equipement

We offer a full lineup of rental snowboards and snowshoes.

Snowshoe Tours

Come join us in a winter wonderland adventure with snowshoeing.

Backcountry Tours

Experience the thrill of riding one of Japan’s top backcountry areas. Mt. Norikura has good snow all season long, as late as May.

How to get to Kamikochi for NORTHSTAR Custom Snowshoe Tours

Traveling to NORTHSTAR Kamikochi Snowshoe Tour by Bus/CarKamikochi is deep into the mountains of Nagano, and so traveling here can be complicated sometimes. If you are participating in any of our CUSTOM TOURS, please follow our guide below to help you when traveling....

Outdoor Layering – What to Wear Snowshoeing in Norikura and Kamikochi

A proper winter layering system is important to have in the snow season. While the temperatures may be below freezing, our bodies will still sweat and create moisture. Follow our guideline bellow as we explain the winter layering system from baselayers, midlayers,...

Outdoor Layering – Green Season

Norikura offers a wide range of trails and hikes. Here’s some tips for what to wear on a days hike during the Spring and Summer season.   Baselayer: Wear Synthetic or wool Baselayers so that your sweat doesn’t stay on your body. Avoid wearing cotton because it...

Kamikochi Half/Full Snowshoe Tour-What does the day look like?

The day starts at NORTHSTAR Outdoor Adventure around 8:00 AM. Before the tour starts all the equipment must be ready to go. Making sure everyone has warm wear, gloves, hats, food & water, and most importantly warm boots. After registration, gear check, and using...

What to Wear and Bring for Mountain Bike Tours

Having the appropriate wear and gear for mountain biking is optimal for the best experience. Below are some guidelines and suggestions for our mountain bike tours. We recommend coming empty handed wearing clothes that are easy to move in. Clothing As the name suggest,...

Restaurants and Grocery

NORTHSTAR loft is an apartment style condominium. At an altitude of 1500m you can relax and feel at home in the Norikura Highlands. Meals are not included but each condominium is equipped with a full kitchen. You can bringing your own food and groceries and cook...
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