Aug 31, 2020 | Blog, Press Release, Specials, Uncategorized
For guests using the “Go To Travel Campaign” We appreciate your cooperation and participation in the Go To Travel Campaign which will help everyone enjoy a great getaway. The Go To Travel Campaign promotes and establishes a new way of traveling based on...
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 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 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....
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 7, 2014 | Blog, Press Release
We have launched our new reservation system. It is now easier to find room and activity vacancy info and to make a reservation. We have been discussing the options of creating a reservation system which can be used in English and Japanese and also incorporate our...
Nov 7, 2014 | Blog, Press Release
We will take a break after the fall season from 11/8 (Sat) – 12/9 (Wed). Thank you for your understanding. Holiday schedule 11/9 (Sat) 〜 11/21 (Fri):only weekday (9:00-17:00)office will be open 11/22 (Sat) 〜 12/4 (Thu):closed (will not be available to respond...
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...
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...
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...
Dec 21, 2012 | Blog, Press Release, Snowboarding
Due to the Sasago Tunnel accident on the Chuo-dou highway, the highway has been closed and traffic is being re-routed around the tunnel. We recommend that you take an alternate route to get to NORTHSTAR to save time and headache. Sasago Tunnel has been closed and we...
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...
Oct 2, 2012 | Blog, Press Release
We had 57 riders joined to Norikura Century Charity Ride this year and we would like to report about out donation. From the event itself:¥291,200 From the sales of Century T-shirts:¥16,000 Total: ¥307,200- We donated ¥153,600 each to Shin On! KIds and Hope...
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...
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...
Jan 11, 2012 | Blog, Press Release
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