Norikura — Seasons

Four seasons of Norikura

Each season reveals a different face.

Spring Late Apr – Jun

The contrast of lingering snow on the slopes and the first fresh green.

Lingering snow on Mt. Norikura, mirrored in still water

Summer Jul – Aug

Cool at 1,500 m. Starlit nights.

Looking down on Norikura Kogen in summer

Autumn Late Sep – Oct

The whole mountain turns red and gold. The season for hot springs.

A great maple standing in the meadow

Winter Dec – Mar

A quiet world wrapped in deep snow. Good days for skiing and snowshoeing.

Mt. Norikura glowing at dawn above the snowfield

Norikura is beautiful in every season.