May 1, 2014 | Accommodations, Backcountry, Blog, Hiking, Mountain Biking, NORTHSTAR Original, Outdoor Activities, Snowboarding
We are finally thawing out in Norikura and getting ready to enjoy the beautiful spring season. Come enjoy Golden Week with us in Norikura. Spring Alpine Snow Wall The view from the top of Norikura is amazing in the spring Spring MTB ride Skunk Cabbage Kids Fun Ride...
Apr 1, 2014 | NORTHSTAR Original
Mt. Norikura Spring Backcountry Tours In Spring the weather is more mellow and you can enjoy some good corn snow. Or you might even have fresh powder seeing how it’s not uncommon to get new snow in April and May. Trying backcountry in the spring is a great way...
Mar 5, 2014 | Backcountry, Blog, Outdoor Activities, Snowboarding
High elevation mountains like Norikura starts to have stable weather from March. And its great time of the year for Backcountry Tours. Many of our guests have the best time riding in the spring. This January and February, we had lots of snow because of the cold air...
Dec 19, 2013 | Accommodations, Blog, NORTHSTAR Original, Outdoor Activities, Press Release, Snowboarding
Good Deal Lodging and Lift package ¥13,000〜/ adult with 2 days lift ticket. Come have a fun Powder Weekend! Lift ticket package Weekends Adult：¥14,500 High school students / Senior (above 55 years old)：¥13,500 Junior high ：¥12,000 Elementary：¥7,200 Weekdays...
Nov 7, 2013 | Backcountry, Blog, Outdoor Activities, Snowboarding
BURTON focused on free ride, “Family Tree” is available to test ride at NORTHSTAR Outdoor Adventures. Rider: Stephan Maurer / Photo: ©BURTON Burton’s “Family Tree” is their line focused on freeride which is the origin of...
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Nov 7, 2013 | Accommodations, Blog, NORTHSTAR Original, Snowboarding
The snowboard camp we do in English every season, Kids English Snowboard Camp will open this season too. We offer many levels of lessons suited for each kid. From kids who have never snowboarded before to kids already challenging the snowboard park. Your English...
Oct 9, 2013 | Blog, Mountain Biking, NORTHSTAR Original, Outdoor Activities
Bike season in Norikura will finish soon. We are planning a “Thank You MTB Tour” to celebrating the end of the bike season. We will guide some local “Golden Trails” with Karamatsu leaves and some secret trails that we do not ride that often. We...
Sep 22, 2013 | Blog, Mountain Biking
Norikura is famous for beautiful autumn colors. We have some great activities to help you enjoy the autumn atmosphere even more here at NORTHSTAR. Autumn colors are starting gradually from the top of the mountain. Of course we would like to recommend a mountain...
Sep 13, 2013 | Blog, Mountain Biking, NORTHSTAR Original, Outdoor Activities, Road Biking
We’ve been having some rain during the weekend cycling events and because of the rain, the goal to Kuraigahara for the annual Norikura Hill Climb. We also had to cancel some MTB tours. But we are planning an exciting tour to help you take revenge on your road...
Jul 27, 2013 | Accommodations, Blog, Dining, Hiking, Mountain Biking, NORTHSTAR Original, Outdoor Activities, Shop, Snowboarding, Staff
The 38th annual world-famous outdoor film festival Banff Mountain Film Festival is coming to Norikura. Over 300 films with themes like “mountain”, “adventure”, “nature” and “enviroment” compete from more than 30 countries for the coveted first place, and over 190,000...
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Jun 26, 2013 | Mountain Biking, NORTHSTAR Original
NORTHSTAR Outdoor Adventures is running MTB guided tours in Norikura Kogen! We offer tours for beginner riders to advanced riders. Mountain bike season has in started in Norikura and our trails are open to great riding. It’s a great chance to learn how to mountain...
Jun 26, 2013 | Mountain Biking, NORTHSTAR Original, Outdoor Activities, Road Biking
This year we are running our annual Norikura Century Charity Ride on Sunday Sep. 15th, The focus of this event is to (A) increase awareness of cancer research and prevention (Shine On! Kids, an organization for child cancer care and their program for the...
May 15, 2013 | Blog, Mountain Biking, NORTHSTAR Original, Outdoor Activities, Road Biking
Pro road bike racing team, PEUGEORT is coming to NORTHSTAR! Exciting News! We are having a truly unique event with TEAM PEUGEOT Neilpryde Lacasse Pro Cycling on May 24,25,26 at NORTHSTAR Alpine Lodge, where you get a chance to ride with pros, be coached by pros and...
Apr 24, 2013 | Accommodations, Blog, Dining
We are opening in a couple days and hope to serve you from Golden Week! We are excited to offer the new lodge to you at a discounted price of years past for a limited time this spring. This new lodge, located just behind our former lodge, is being remodeled and...
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Apr 12, 2013 | NORTHSTAR Original
Norikura is starting to thaw out from a long winter and we are slowly starting to see some warm weather. Starting from Golden Week, we are inviting you to enjoy Norikura from the comfort of the New NORTHSTAR Alpine Lodge. Spring Backcountry Spring Alpine Snow Wall...
