Lodging & Snow Packages

Snow Packages

1 Night, 2 Meals + 1 day Lift Pass

1 Night, 2 Meals + 2 day Lift Pass

2 Nights, 4 Meals + 3 day Lift Pass

1.5 Nights, 3 meals + 2 day Lift Pass

NORTHSTAR’s vision is to provide a positive environment where people can experience adventure to step out in life.

Welcome to NORTHSTAR’S Alpine Lodge

Since our kids took kids snowboard lessons at NORTHSTAR, they are totally into it and started studying English too. They say “We want go to NORTHSTAR rather than Disney Land!

Sato Family

Wonderful staff, comfortable lodge, great food. Japanese style accomadations with young enthusiastic native English speaking staff is a comfortable ammenity while enjoying the outdoor adventure!

April Bair

Guest Rooms

Our Japanese style rooms offer a spacious central room with amended sink and toilet.
Traditional Japanese futon and plush comforters are provided in each room. 

Snowboarding

NORTHSTAR’s snowboard lessons are designed to get you up and riding in no time at all.

Rental Equipement

We offer a full lineup of rental snowboards and snowshoes.

Snowshoe Tours

Come join us in a winter wonderland adventure with snowshoeing.

Backcountry Tours

Experience the thrill of riding one of Japan’s top backcountry areas. Mt. Norikura has good snow all season long, as late as May.

Norikura/Kamikochi Stay and Explore- Winter at NORTHSTAR Loft

This is what it looks like at NORTHSTAR Loft in the winter. Depending on the year we can get many meters of snow accumilation. At NORTHSTAR we offer "home-like" accomodations for you to relax as you are. Check out below for information on how to experience your time...

Matsumoto to Kamikochi: How to travel to NORTHSTAR Custom Snowshoe Tours

Traveling to NORTHSTAR Kamikochi Snowshoe Tour by Bus/CarKamikochi is deep into the mountains of Nagano, and so traveling here can be complicated sometimes. If you are participating in any of our CUSTOM TOURS, please follow our guide below to help you when traveling....

Snowboard/Ski Layering- What to Wear in Norikura

Outdoor Layering: What is it? Wet=Cold. Winter Layering is vital for having a fun experience in the snow. Making sure our sweat doesn't make us cold is our number 1 priority. Check out our guide on how to properly layer your winter clothing for ski and snowboarding....

Fall colors in Kamikochi?? Or, enjoy it with E-bike in Norikura Kogen

It has been hot a summer in Tokyo or Osaka. Fall season has arrived in the Norikura Kogen area. Karasawa is 6 hours away... People might think fall colors in Kamikochi would be great but the reality is the best fall color spot in the area is Karasawa which is a 6 hour...

「Local + Delicious + Easy」 NORTHSTAR Kitchen is now Up and Running!

NORTHSTAR has been opertating as a Hotel and Lodge for many years. The meals from Chef Kayo are often praised because of the international flavors but also being healthy and filling. Her meals are popular to both Japanese and foreign guests from outdoor enthusiasts to...

E-Bike Mountain Bike Tours- Introducing E-MTB Tours, the first in Japan’s National Park- Norikura

We would like to introduce NORTHSTARs most recommend tour『Beginner E-MTB Guided Tour (Half Day/ Full Day)』. This is a perfect Tour for riding E-MTBs through the bike trails inside of Norikura Highland.   The E-bikes that we are using are the Specialized Turbo...
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