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Mt Norikura resort snow
Lat Long: 36.12° N 137.62° E
Ski Japan - Nagano

Mt Norikura Ski Resort Guide

Weather Forecast for Norikura Kogen Onsen at 1745 m altitude

Issued: 8 pm 30 Apr 2026 (local time)

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Next snow in Mt Norikura: 1.5 cm on Fri 1st  (after 9 PM)

Mt Norikura Resort Guide

Mt Norikura has 8 lifts within its 95 Hectares of terrain that is suitable for all levels, including terrain park enthusiasts. Find location, trail maps and piste maps covering the mountains 510m of vertical range and surrounding area. There are 20 trails at Mt Norikura.

Mt Norikura Resort Guide

Mt Norikura has 8 lifts within its 95 Hectares of terrain that is suitable for all levels, including terrain park enthusiasts. Find location, trail maps and piste maps covering the mountains 510m of vertical range and surrounding area. There are 20 trails at Mt Norikura.

Vertical:

Top: 2000m
Arrow
510m
Bot: 1490m

Best for:

Beginners level skier
Beginners/
Intermediates

Pistes:

20
45%
25%
30%

Hectares of Ski:

95
Snowmaking: Yes

Mt Norikura Lifts:

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  • ski lift icon8
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Total lifts = 8
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Visiting Mt Norikura

Helpful resort information to assist planning your trip.

  • Opens
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  • Closes
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  • Accommodation
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  • Restaurants | Bars
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  • Nearest Airport
    Matsumoto
  • Nearest Train Station
    Shin Shimashima
  • Tourist Office Website
    www.norikura.co.jp/
  • Tourist Office Phone
    0263-93-2645

Mt Norikura Features

The terrain at Mt Norikura includes:

  • Halfpipes
    Yes
  • Terrain Parks
    Yes
  • X-Country
    No
  • Ski Hire
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What's it like at Mt Norikura resort?

Mt Norikura, in Japan (located in the Nagano prefecture), is a large resort with 13 lifts that offers skiers an impressive 500 metres (1641 feet) of vertical descent. The area has 237 acres of terrain over 25 pistes and is best suited to intermediate skiers and snowboarders but there is some terrain for beginners and advanced skiers. Mt Norikura does not offer cross country skiing but the ski area does offer terrain parks. The nearest airport is at Matsumoto and the nearest train station is at Shin Shimashima.

Piste Map

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    Explore Mt Norikura Location Map

    Interactive Mt Norikura trail map and piste map. View the piste and trails as well as the surrounding terrain and mountain contours for backcountry action. Find and compare nearby resorts by clicking on the resort markers.

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    When's the snowiest month to visit Mt Norikura?

    JanuaryAverage: 4.9 snow days per week
    The snowiest week in Mt Norikura is week 2 of January. There are typically 4.9 snowy days during this week with 46 cm of snowfall. Check out the Mt Norikura Snow History graphs below.

    What's the snow currently like in Mt Norikura?

    A summary of the current snow conditions in Mt Norikura. View more information on the Mt Norikura detailed snow report page.

    Last 7 Days Snow Accumulation
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    Mt Norikura snow depths:
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