Mountain Activities

With beautiful rivers to follow, amazing rocks to climb, and extensive alpine routes to explore, NORTHSTAR is a unique base for your adventure activities. Whether a short walk from NORTHSTAR or an extended trip into the Northern Alps, you get to experience Japan’s unique and mysterious mountains.

Wall Climbing Session

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced rock climber, our indoor rock wall is a great place to improve your skills. Conveniently located in NORTHSTAR’s Outdoor Adventure Center, the rock wall can be enjoyed for bouldering or top-rope climbing. First time climbers can easily challenge themselves on our 5.5m x 7m wall.

INDOOR CLIMBING WALL

Start Times: AM: 9:30 / PM: 1:30

Registration: 30 Minutes prior to start time.

Cost:

  • Private (1 person / 40 min) : ¥3,500
  • Semi-Private (2 people / 60 min) : ¥3,500
  • Regular (3 or more people / 90 min〜) : ¥3,500

 *All prices are listed after sales tax.

Age: 6 years old and up

BOULDERING WALL (Free to lodging guests)

  • ¥1,500 for 3 hours
  • Rental Climbing Shoes: ¥500

Rock Climbing Session

Enjoy a real rock climbing experience on the outdoor rock wall at NORTHSTAR. The 6m rock wall is wide enough to choose a variety of routes to climb. The uneven volcanic rock is easy to hold making it a perfect place for beginners to start rock climbing.

Start Times: AM: 9:30 / PM: 1:30

Registration: 30 Minutes prior to start time.

Cost:

  • Private (1 person / 40 min) : ¥3,900
  • Semi-Private (2 people / 60 min) : ¥3,900
  • Regular (3 to 5 people / 90 min〜) : ¥3,900

*All prices are listed after sales tax.

Age: 6 years old and up

Guided Hiking on Mount Norikura (1 Day)

Mt. Norikura, a range of 23 peaks in the Japanese Alps, provides hiking for all abilities. Kengamine is the highest peak of the range and at 3,026 meters is a great day hike. Hikes can start from several locations depending on your ability. Our experienced guides will adjust accordingly to give you a beautiful experience of the Japanese Alps.

Start Time: 9:00AM

Registration: 30 Minutes prior to start time.

Cost:

  • Private (1 person): ¥19,000/person
  • Semi-Private (2 people):¥15,000/person
  • Regular (3 or more people): ¥11,000/person

*All prices are listed after sales tax.

Season: July to September

Also hiking guide in Northern Japan Alps area is available. Please request booking from below.