Outdoor Layering – Green Season

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...
What to Wear and Bring for Mountain Bike Tours

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

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...
Family Summer Camp & Getaway

Family Summer Camp & Getaway

NORTHSTAR FAMILY SUMMER CAMP & GETAWAY You don’t have to travel far for family vacations. NORTHSTAR is excited to announce our Family Summer Camp & Getaway package! These programs are customized to the guest’s interests and involve the whole family....
What To Do In Norikura

What To Do In Norikura

A helpful guide to exploring all the seasons have to offer from NORTHSTAR, Norikura, and beyond. STAY AT NORTHSTAR ALPINE LODGE  Year-Round Enjoy NORTHSTAR’s game room, cozy lounges, kidscorner, indoor climbing wall and more. New Years Come party with us! Our...
Jun. 22-23 Tenku Marathon Package;  from ¥8,400

Jun. 22-23 Tenku Marathon Package; from ¥8,400

We support Tenku Marathon runners with a special lodging package. Our hotel is only two minutes walk from the startline! To register for the Marathon, click here . The 14th annual Norikura Tenku Marathon runs through snow walls up to 8 meters high on the highest paved...
Fall Holiday

Fall Holiday

We will take a break after the fall season from 11/25 (Sat) – 12/5 (Tue). Thank you for your understanding. Holiday schedule  〜 11/24 (Fri):only weekday (10:00-17:00)Available to respond for phone calls and e-mails. 11/25 (Sat) 〜 12/5 (Tue):closed (will not be...