Jul 6, 2020 | Outdoor Activities, Uncategorized
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....
Jul 23, 2017 | Blog, Mountain Biking, MTB, Press Release, Uncategorized
Want to try your hand at an international mountain bike instructor/guide certification? Now is your chance to be certified as a group leader or an instructor/guide at the level you need. NORTHSTAR and other major mountain bike guiding companies in Japan have been...
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...
Jul 16, 2015 | Blog, Outdoor Activities, Press Release, Wall Climbing
Our climbing wall is popular among our guests. You can climb on your own or you can request a climbing activity. Either way is fun. Guest staying at the NORTHSTAR Alpine Lodge can use the climbing wall for free during their stay. Guests not staying at the NORTHSTAR...
Jul 15, 2015 | Blog, Hiking, Outdoor Activities
kamikochi and Mt. Norikura guiding If you are planning a trip to Norikura, why not go little further with a Kamikochi trekking tour? The “negative ions” in the air, emitted from the trees, will refresh and relax you as you walk along the beautiful Azusa...
Jul 11, 2015 | Blog, Mountain Biking, Outdoor Activities
Come to NORTHSTAR for a MTB tour in beautiful Norikura! From first-timers to advanced riders, we can provide the guiding you need. Our MTB Tours have earned a solid reputation over the years and we are looking forward to serving you all again this summer/fall! The...
Jul 11, 2015 | Blog, Mountain Biking, Outdoor Activities, Press Release
NORTHSTAR’s guided MTB tour’s are limited to 4th grade and up, so we are offering a special “Fun Ride” product just for kids, families and anyone else who wants to enjoy riding a bike in Norikura Kogen. We also get requests from couples and...
Nov 17, 2014 | Blog, Outdoor Activities, Press Release
Lift Package from：¥11,500 -, Weekend Package：¥20,000 – Popular lift package for this coming winter. We offer following 4 versions. SNOW Package A | 1 Night, 2 Meals ＋ 1 day Lift Pass Book this package now Basic Package for 1 night stay with 1 day lift pass....
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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...
Nov 9, 2014 | Backcountry, Blog, Outdoor Activities, Snowboarding
One of NORTHSTAR Outdoor Adventure’s recommendations for winter is snowboarding. We offer snowboard lessons at Mt. Norikura Snow Resort for beginners all the way up to advanced riders. When you hear the word “snowboard lesson” you might imagine...
Nov 8, 2014 | Backcountry, Blog, Outdoor Activities, Snowboarding
We often hear that people wants to try backcountry but they don’t always have a clear image of what backcountry riding is or how to start. When you hear the word backcountry, what do you imagine? You might imagine spraying deep powder where nobody has ridden or...
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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...
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...
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...
