Tag: BeautifulNorikura
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Spring Days are Here
I’ve been waiting for the new green to come in and the sky to look just right with some clouds in it while the mountain still has some snow to get this image. Today was the day! And for years I have been trying to find a way to visually communicate what Norikura Kogen looks…
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Family Freeride Day at Mt. Norikura Snow Resort
We invited some friends from Takayama to come ride with us at the Mt. Norikura Snow Resort here in Norikura Kogen. They ride a lot at Hoonoki Daira on the Takayama side so today was a new experience from them on the Matsumoto side of Mount Norikura.
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Frozen Zengoro Falls
We got some fresh snow today and I took the opportunity to go get a few last shots of Zengoro Falls while it’s still frozen. We had a few warm days last week and some of the ice started to crack and fall. Here are a few of the shots from today. A clip I…
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Snowshoeing in Kamikochi
Kamikochi is a beautiful place to visit and most people come during the green months but if you are up for a more challenging trip, snowshoeing is a great choice. About 20min drive from Norikura Kogen and you can be at the entrance to Kamikochi called Kama Tunnel. Today I joined a snowshoe tour in…
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Fresh Powder at Hoonoki Daira Ski Area
There are multiple ski areas on or near Mount Norikura. There is Mt. Norikura Snow Resort on the Matsumoto side and there are Hirayu Onsen Ski Area and Hoonoki Daira Ski Area on the Takayama side. Today I went to Hoonoki Daira and took some powder runs with some friends from Gifu Takayama. Here are…
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Fresh Snow in Norikura Kogen
A blanket of fresh snow covers Norikura Kogen and the surrounding area. These photos were taken near the trailhead to Zengoro Falls just below the Yamaboshi Parking area of Mt. Norikura Snow Resort.
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Yukiita
I ran into a friend from the CLAMP lifestyle shop in Ina as he was heading out to make some turns on his Yukiita.
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Fresh Snow in the Village
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.
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Opening Day at Mt. Norikura Snow Resort
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.
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Enjoying the Fall Colors
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.
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Mount Norikura – Snow Wall
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…
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Norikura Kogen from the Sky
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…
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Not ready for Fall
I went for a bike ride today and found a Japanese Maple tree that was already turning. Although it is pretty, I am not ready for Fall to come.