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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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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...
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...
Mar 14, 2013 | Blog, NORTHSTAR Original, Outdoor Activities, Snowboarding
The season is coming to an end soon but we still have one last event for you. We will be holding our annual HOT DOG JAM again this weekend. Come out on Sat. March 30th for some riding with your friends and of corse to eat some hot dogs. This year we will also be...
Mar 4, 2013 | Blog, NORTHSTAR Original, Outdoor Activities
This is coming a little late, sorry about that. Here is the report for the WeekEND of Weird event. Over the weekend we had a little rain followed by some strong winds but we made the most of it as we had Doggy here to shoot WOW 4.06. We started with a little park...
Jan 18, 2013 | Blog, NORTHSTAR Original, Outdoor Activities, Snowboarding
The pro snowboarder Keijiro Kasahara (nicknamed “Doggy”) who is the producer of the strange program called “Weekly Of Weired”（WOW）on YouTube will be coming to Mt. Norikura very soon for an event and I am sure for some weird stuff. Come join...
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...
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...
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Jun 28, 2012 | Blog, Mountain Biking, NORTHSTAR Original, Outdoor Activities, Road Biking
We are excited to be offering the Norikura Century Charity Ride (click link to see full details) again this year. The dates will be 9/15 (registration) and 9/16 (charity ride) and we will be supporting the Tyler Foundation and HOPE International Development Agency,...
May 24, 2012 | Backcountry, Blog, NORTHSTAR Original, Outdoor Activities, Snowboarding
Today was a bluebird just like we were hoping for. We headed up to Mt.Norikura to shoot some spring backcountry pictures and were really happy with the good weather. We rode the first bus that leaves from Kanko Center to Kuraigahara Sonso at 2350m. Since it was a...
Apr 20, 2012 | Blog, Mountain Biking, NORTHSTAR Original, Outdoor Activities, Press Release
[slideshow] Mountain biking is not just for boys! Girls ride bikes too. This camp will help you go to the next level by learning some bike mechanic tips that are sometimes hard to learn from guys, special riding tips for girls, Onsen and special meals by...
Apr 13, 2012 | Backcountry, Blog, NORTHSTAR Original, Outdoor Activities, Snowboarding
From Golden Week (from April 28th), we are offering 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...
Apr 13, 2012 | Blog, Mountain Biking, NORTHSTAR Original, Outdoor Activities
Mountain bike season will be started from Golden Week. Spring season is little different from Summer or Fall. It is time for trees to bloom and start getting color again. It’s a good chance to skill up or get started for the MTB season. Let’s enjoy...
Apr 13, 2012 | Blog, NORTHSTAR Original
Golden Week from April 29th is the one of the best seasons to play around Norikura. The ski resort will be closed but the shuttle bus to Kuraigahara Hutte (2,350m) will be started running and you can enjoy genuine spring backcountry. Snow will be gone and the trail...
