Jul 17, 2015 | Accommodations, Blog, NORTHSTAR Original, Outdoor Activities, Road Biking
On September 13th we will be holding 7th annual Norikura Century • Charity Ride. A 100 mile road ride around Mt.Norikura. We are running the Norikura Century Charity Event this year. Because of the rain we shortened the course last year, but we are hoping to be able...
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Nov 17, 2014 | Accommodations, Blog, Press Release, Snowboarding
NOTICE REGARDING HEATING SURCHARGE FOR WINTER SEASON To Our Guests, Thank you so much for visiting the NORTHSTAR Alpin Lodge. We would like to announce a heating surcharge for the winter season starting from this winter season. We moved into our new lodge last year...
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Nov 7, 2014 | Accommodations, Blog, Outdoor Activities, Press Release, Snowboarding
You can fully enjoy Norikura’s winter without snowboard or skiing with a snowshoe tour. Walking on fluffy fresh snow is such a magical feeling like you are walking on a cloud. We offer half day, full day, and night tours throughout the winter season. Your guide...
May 5, 2014 | Accommodations, Blog, Dining, Mountain Biking, NORTHSTAR Original, Outdoor Activities
In May and June, we are releasing a new package plan for MTB lovers. Snow on the trail started to melt and Mountain Bike season in Norikura has finally started! And now we are releasing a new package plan for MTB lovers. For limited dates you can charter a NORTHSTAR...
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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...
Mar 20, 2013 | Accommodations, Blog, NORTHSTAR Original, Press Release
New Lodge! First we want to thank you for being party of our family at NORTHSTAR, part of our adventure! THANK YOU! We are excited to let you know that we have purchased a beautiful new lodge located right behind current NORTHSTAR building. And what a journey it has...
Jan 15, 2013 | Accommodations, Backcountry, Blog, NORTHSTAR Original, Outdoor Activities, Snowboarding
Come enjoy riding Mt. Norikura with one of our mid-week lodging and lift ticket packages starting at 9,800 yen. Happy Wednesday Pack：¥9,800 Limited to Wednesday (check-in) Thursday (check-out). Day passes are 50% off for every Wednesday (Adult ¥2,000) and it makes the...
Dec 20, 2012 | Accommodations, Blog, Dining
Nabe at NORTHSTAR? A lot of people are surprised to hear that we offer this traditional Japanese winter menu but it really hits to the spot after a long day on the ski hill or trekking around Norikura Kogen. We offer the “Nabe” menu on slower (non-peak)...
Nov 15, 2012 | Accommodations, Blog, Press Release
Announcement – Temporarily closed from November 12th to December 11th. We will be closing up the lodge between seasons starting from November 12th until December 11th. We will still be receiving phone calls, email, and online reservations; however, we...
Aug 21, 2012 | Accommodations, Backcountry, Blog, Mountain Biking, NORTHSTAR Original, Outdoor Activities, Press Release, Snowboarding
The “Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour” will be showing again here in Norikrua this Fall. This year will feature the mountain bike film “From the Inside Out”. You might say “I’ve already seen that film” but watching a...
Jun 27, 2012 | Accommodations, Blog, Dining
Sinfully delicious homemade desserts! Kayo has shown her love for cooking by taking Nagano Prefecture produced jelly to create many types of desserts such as .. yogurt jelly, strawberry/pineapple jelly, and coffee jelly. Fun to eat yet … so healthy. And...
Jun 13, 2012 | Accommodations, Blog, Dining
If you have been at NORTHSTAR for a MTB Tour, Backcountry Tour or if you have come as a group you may have been served one of our locally made lunch boxes (Bento). Many groups enjoy our locally created made to order box lunches. We offer traditional Japanese style...
Jun 6, 2012 | Accommodations, Blog, Dining
At the NORTHSTAR Lodge we have a lot more to offer you than you may know. We have a great facility with some fun things to try like an indoor climbing wall and a game room where you can play table tennis and foosball with your friends. Please check out our...
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Apr 3, 2012 | Accommodations, Hiking, Outdoor Activities
It has come to our attention that our homepage had been infected with some Malware and that it had affected people who visited our site. We believe that the issue only affected Windows IE 7 and older users. We have since then scanned and removed the affected files and...
