【Last UpdateApr 9th, 2025】

2025 Spring Bus Schedule

3 services daily scheduled for
Apr/27 - Jun/30

Enjoy Downhill Skiing from Mt. Norikura
Elevation 3,000m
Spring Ski

Magnificent Alpine Scenery

Beautiful and magnificent white world ! Kuraigahara

From Hotaka mountains range to the Northern Alps – ALL in your view

Mountain top - Daisekkei - Forest tour course - Kamoshika area

Till around mid. August, Ski/Snowboard is possible at Norikura Daisekkei
Come visit to enjoy summer skiing !!

Mt. Norikura Spring Bus Schedule << late April - late Jun >> till complete the road snow removal "Sanbondaki" w.fall - "Tatamidaira"
The Alpico bus operates 3 times daily, "Visitor Centre" to "Kuraigahara Sanso" << fr.June onwards, it is scheduled to "Daisekkei" bus stop

Going up	Visitor Centre	Kuraigahara Sanso	Katanokoyaguchi

	08:30	09:05	(09:14)
	10:30	11:05	(11:14)
	14:00	14:35	(14:44)


Coming down	Katanokoyaguchi	Kuraigahara Sanso	Visitor Centre
	(09:35)	09:43	10:21
	(11:35)	11:43	12:21
	(15:05)	15:13	15:51


Costs	Adult: Rnd/trip 4,600 JPY Child: Half price

- Please check the return bus schedule when you alight the bus.
- Bus services might be cancelled due to heavy snow and bad weather conditions.

For more details please contact:
　　　 Matsumoto [Alpico Bus T. Table] Shinshimashima station： 0263-92-2511

Shuttle bus to Norikura summit "Tatamidaira" starting July/1
Change bus at visitor centre bus stop"Suzuran district"

Private vehicles are able to access up to
Sanbondaki waterfalls
Accessing the mountain top is limited
to bus and taxi only.

-	Bus fare is 4,600JPY (R/T). It is convenient to park at the visitor centre.
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		To all Spring Bus users
-	From Kuraigahara to the top of Mt Norikura, as well as Chubusangaku National Park, they have been designated as the most restrictive Mountain National Park Special Sanctuary to protect the priceless nature.
		Mt. Norikura Guide Map(JPN)
-	We appreciate your understanding and cooperation for nature conservation so that the habitats of wildlife such as Raicho (rock ptarmigan) and plants will be protected.
-	For safety reasons, please complete a Hiking Plan Form(register that you are entering the summit area) Please confirm when you are staying with us, or when you are using the bus.

		About reservation for spring skiing:
-	If the weather on the scheduled date is not favourable, it is OK to cancel.
		Limited to spring ski reservation only, there is no cancellation fee We welcome you !^^
-	Please check the forecast, and let us know two days before the day of your arrival.

A family of 3	Place to visit	Accommodation	Backyard
Transportation	Onsen(spa)	Smoke-free

Norikura Daisekkei web site

This site was created by Mr. Yamada who loves Norikura..
It records massive information about the skiing at Daisekkei and its surroundings;
You can enjoy lots of beautiful pictures and information from the site <Japanese>.

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