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Get to know Norikura

Norikura Kogen is located in Chubu Sangaku National Park at the southern end of the Northern Alps.
You can feel the changing seasons in the mountains.

ABOUT

it's only here.
In the scenery、
Living, will examine.

Norikura Kogen is located at the southern end of the Northern Alps and in Chubu Sangaku National Park.

Depending on the season you visit, depending on the time of day you see.
The scenery brought by the blessings of the earth always shows a different expression.

in the beauty of nature、
It is also good to calm your heart relaxedly.
It is also good to move the body actively.

if you encounter a scenery that only exists here、
Your life will surely be examined.

　

Spring Norikura

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Azalea Garden of Ichinose Grassland

Azalea Garden spreads over the Ichinose Grassland, a special place of scenic beauty in Matsumoto City.When it is 6 mid-May, when it is in full bloom, large and bright petals color the whole Ichinose in orange.When you look at the blue sky on a clear day and the remaining snow of Mt.Norikura in the background, its beauty stands out even more.

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Sumomo of Ichinose Grassland

"Sumomo" is a symbol of the arrival of spring in Norikura.In spring, white flowers open on the peach tree, and a sweet fragrance drifts.On the way to stroll through the Ichinose Grassland, you will encounter gentle colors and scents everywhere.

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Skunk cabbage(Osomezicke & Ushidome Pond & Miyanohara)

Spring of Norikura Kogen to visit slowly with melting snow from late 4 to early 5 May.Skunk cabbage is a flower that signals the arrival of such a season.You can see the Ichinose Grassland, Miyanohara Colony, Ushidome Pond and so on.

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Snow Corridor(Norikura Kogen Haruyama Bus)

Even when spring arrives, snow still remains on the mountain.If you take the Norikura-dake Spring Mountain Bus, you can easily access the snow corridor unique to the mountainous area.Walk through the snow wall, which is about 5 meters high, and look at the spear Hotaka that you can see in the distance.You can encounter scenery that you can not taste in everyday life.

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Mitsugashiwa of Ichinose Grassland
(Loach Pond & Azami Pond)

Mitsugashiwa, which starts to bloom beautifully from the late 5th month, is a plant found in ponds and marshes at high altitude.It is characterized by 3 leaves protruding from the water and white flowers with hair.You can see Ushidome Pond, the loach pond in the Ichinose Grassland, and Azami Pond.

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Fresh green of the plateau

The plants stood still under the snow.When spring comes, it comes to the time of bud and flowering, as if waiting for this time.Trekking during this period is a favorite activity of the locals, as you can feel the beauty and vitality of the whole body.

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Summer Norikura

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Maime Pond

"Maime no Ike" where you can enjoy the scenery that changes with each season.Especially on a sunny summer day, the beauty of Mt.Norikura reflected beautifully on the surface of the water is exceptional.If you stop in the middle of the trek and take a leisurely look at the scenery, you may feel the heart.

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Norikura Mitaki

Norikura Kogen is also a place to see waterfalls created by the natural terrain.Sanbotaki Falls, which is designated as one of the "One Hundred Waterfalls of Japan", Zengoro Falls, which has a legend of a fisherman who fell into the basin of the waterfall, and the largest scale of Norikura KogenThe "Bansho Otaki", which boasts a beautiful waterfall, is called "Norikura Mitaki".

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Norikura Tatamidaira & Mt. Norikura

Norikura-dake, which can be reached by bus to Norikura Tatamidaira at an altitude of about 2,700m, is said to be "the easiest 3,000m mountain to climb in Japan."There are some peaks that you can climb in about 15 minutes, so you can decide your destination according to your physical strength and experience.It is especially recommended in summer when you can enjoy alpine plants.

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Senmafuchi

Senken-fuchi is located in the upper reaches of Bansho-otaki Waterfall, where a small waterfall and a dome-shaped waterside are impressive.Its mysterious space is the perfect place to seek coolness and healing during the hot summer months.The promenade is well-maintained, so you can easily access it while walking.

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Starry sky observation

High altitude and clear air.The way to enjoy Norikura Kogen that makes full use of such an environment is starry sky observation.Among them, the starry sky that you can leisurely look at from the Ichinose Grassland, where there is nothing to block around and there are few lights in the facility, is a superb view.

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The Trail of Norikura Kogen

Even if it is not a full-fledged hiking shoe, you can enjoy it casually.That is the trail of Norikura Kogen.You can enjoy the atmosphere of the ancient forest left untouched by the "diameter of the virgin forest", and you can meet various plants while basking in the sunlight leaking through the trees."Diameter" is one of the popular routes.

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Autumn Norikura

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Large maple

"Kohauchiwa Maple" has many vegetation in Norikura Kogen.Among them, the 1 tree which stands out in the Ichinose Grassland is familiar with the nickname "Large maple".Since it is located in a place with a view of Mt.Norikura in the background, it is a great shooting point.

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Three-stage autumn Leaves of Mt. Norikura

In the autumn when the first snow falls on Mt.Norikura, the white of the snow falling on the mountains you can see in the distance, the green of the vegetation spreading on the plateau, the red of the autumn leaves that are colored in front of you such as the large maple are the same.You can also encounter the “Sandan autumn leaves” that can be seen at times.It is a superb view that can only be seen in this season.

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Autumn Leaves of Norikura Mitaki

On the promenade around Norikura Mitaki, you can enjoy the autumn leaves of the trees such as larch, maple, katsura, mizunara, rowan, etc.It is also a pleasure unique to Norikura Kogen that you can meet the scenery woven by the majestic waterfall and colorful autumn leaves.

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Maime Pond - Loach Pond Trail

When the autumn leaves season comes, many people visit the Ichinose Grassland.Among them, the area that the locals also like is Maime Pond and Loach Pond.You can feel the power of nature when you look through the tunnel of vivid maple trees.

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The Hawk of Shirakaba-toge Pass

Shirakaba Pass, which straddles the Nagawa River from Norikura Plateau, is a “sacred place for birdwatchers.”It is one of the leading spots in Japan where you can see the "Hawk crossing" where hawks cross to Southeast Asia for wintering.It peaked from 9 to 10 p.m.

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Miharu-iwa Rock

The trail to Miharu-iwa, which walks through the golden-colored larch forest, is recommended for autumn walks.From Miharu-iwa Rock, you can see the Norikura Kogen and the mountains of the Central Alps.When you start climbing in the early morning, you can see the land of Norikura Kogen, which is colored orange by the morning sun.

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Winter Norikura

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Icefall of Zengoro Falls

Zengoro Falls, with a drop of about 22m and a refreshing splash, changes its appearance in winter.It turns into a severe icefall that tells the story of Norikura's severe winter.It can be enjoyed in less than 1 hour round trip from the parking lot, so it is recommended for snow hike beginners.

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Starry Sky in Norikura Kogen

Norikura Kogen is excellent for stargazing even just in a noisy environment.In particular, winter, when the air is more clear and quiet, can be said to be the “season” for stargazing.You can also find six-mag stars of brightness that cannot be easily seen with the naked eye in Norikura Kogen.

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Looking down from the slopes
Norikura Kogen-Alps

Mt.Norikura Snow Resort".The slope base is 1,500 m above sea level and the top is 2,000 m above sea level.You can enjoy the superb view unique to the plateau ski resort overlooking Norikura Kogen and the Central Alps while sliding through the snowy mountains.

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Ichi-no-se Grassland surrounded by silence

Ichinose Grassland where you can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons.Winter can be a great time to tune in to your busy days, as you can rest in the tranquil surroundings of snow-covered grasslands.It's a good idea.

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Made use of fine snow
Winter sports

Norikura Kogen has a reputation for good snow quality because of its high altitude.The soft, fluffy snow is also called "feather Snow", and every winter skier Snow wants to enjoy the feeling of skiing that can only be tasted hereIt is visited by families who play with borders and snow.

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Ushidome-ike Pond

Surrounded by trees, Ushidome Pond stands quietly.The pond in the open place where you can taste the sense of liberation is good, but how about a pond that houses a mysterious beauty?In winter, the sight of the area covered with snow and enveloped in even more silence will adjust your heart.

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Our
Initiatives

Norikura Kogen, located in Chubu Sangaku National Park, was registered in 2021/3 as Japan's No. 1 Zero Carbon Park by the Ministry of the Environment.The beautiful environment that can only be found here is maintained by making use of nature and spinning activities while being made use of nature.However, with changes in society and the times, we are also facing various challenges.Once you lose the richness of Norikura Kogen, you will not come back.Norikura Kogen proposes sustainable tourism in order to connect it in a sustainable way to the next era.

01.Norikura Kogen Miraise

02.Zero Carbon Park