Beautiful Norikura – Page 3

We woke to a light dusting of snow here in Norikura Kogen. We need a bit more snow before the resort will open all the runs but this was a nice way to start the day.

Opening Day at Mt. Norikura Snow Resort

Dec 9, 2017

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Seth

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Today is the opening day for Mt. Norikura Snow Resort. I headed up with two of my boys to make a few turns and enjoy some free Tonjiru pork and vegetable soup.

Frosty Morning

Nov 22, 2017

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Seth

in Beautiful Norikura, Photography

Check out these beautiful colors and shapes of frost.

Enjoying the Fall Colors

Nov 6, 2017

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Seth

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The fall colors were rich today. These photos were taken near the Onogawa School and there was no wind today so the pond was like glass.

Mount Norikura – Snow Wall

May 30, 2017

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Seth

in Beautiful Norikura, Photography

Mount Norikura (乗鞍岳 3026m) is the 10th highest mountain in Japan and lies at the end of the Northern Japanese Alps. The weeks leading up to monsoon season (beginning of June to mid-July) are known for exceptionally good weather and today was no disappointment. We headed up to shoot photos and check the condition of…

First Ride of the year to Kuraigahara Sanso

Apr 28, 2017

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Seth

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Today we headed up with some other media agencies on the first Spring Bus (春山バス) to Kuraigahara Sanso. The snow plowing crews have been working hard since the first week of April to clear over 10m of snow from Japan’s highest highway. Watch the short video below for more info.

Norikura Kogen from the Sky

Apr 25, 2017

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Seth

in Beautiful Norikura

Norikura Kogen hosts about 100 Japanese Inns, Ryokan, B&Bs, and Pensions where people from all over Japan and the world come to enjoy time here. This quaint little mountain village at 1300-1500m is known for snow-sports in the winter and mountain climbing, hiking, cycling, and agriculture in the summer months. Many people also enjoy the…