Introducing recommended courses, weather forecasts, live cameras, and course maps for Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resort
Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resort (Nagano Prefecture) is like this
The quality and quantity of dry powder stands out even in the Hakuba area
Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resort is a 100% natural snow powder land that spreads out at the foot of Mt. Shirouma Norikura, the northern tip of the Northern Alps. Located in the inland part of HAKUBA VALLEY, it is famous for its high altitude and large amounts of dry powder.
The backcountry with beautiful broad-leaved beech forest can be accessed from the slopes. Core powder fans come not only from Japan but also from overseas.
The slopes are largely divided into two areas: the Wakaguri slope and the Satomi slope. There are 14 unique courses, including a 2,000-meter long course directly below the summit, and a downhill course surrounded by coniferous trees. A variety of course variations that everyone from families to experts can enjoy. Another great attraction is that you can enjoy a beautiful panorama of the Hakuba mountain range at the top of the slopes.
At the Hakuba Alps Hotel and Norikuraso, located at the foot of the slopes, you can enjoy the famous 100% free-flowing hot springs drawn from the source of Norikura Onsen, even on a day trip.
'23-24 season topics
1) Business partnership with Denpei Suisan (Denpei Co., Ltd.) in Itoigawa City, Niigata Prefecture
Providing menus using fresh seafood at ski resorts and hotel restaurants.
2) Started handling products from Nosui Shoten in Itoigawa City, Niigata Prefecture
Started selling processed marine products!
3) New pet-friendly facility
Continuing from last season, in addition to allowing dogs to ride lifts and use the ski slopes, a new pet-friendly room has been established at Hakuba Alps Hotel starting this season.
4) Alps Lift 11
The BC lift, which pre-opened midway through last season, will begin full-scale operation this season.
Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resort Recommended Course
・Sky View Slope
Maximum slope: 38 degrees Average: 25 degrees / Distance: 500m / Slope direction: South
At the top of the slopes, the view, snow quality, and face are the best and strongest. With a maximum slope of 38 degrees, an average of 25 degrees, and a width of 250m, it is a famous steep slope of Hakuba Norikura. When it snows, you can enjoy deep overhead powder.
・Expert course
Maximum slope: 35 degrees Average: 25 degrees / Distance: 700m / Slope direction: East
This is also a legendary steep slope with a maximum slope of 35 degrees. Deep powder during snowfall is a pleasure only for advanced skiers. Whether or not it is open will be announced on the signboard at the entrance.
・Snake course
Maximum slope: 30 degrees Average: 25 degrees / Distance: 700m / Slope direction: East
A steep, uncompacted slope with a backcountry feel along the second pair lift. The aim is powder at the time of snowfall.
An easy-to-understand video of the course
course map
weather forecast
live camera
Current situation
lift fee
| Hakuba Norikura Onsen × Hakuba Cortina common lift ticket | adult | Senior (60+) | Child (elementary school student) | remarks |
| Common 1-day ticket | 5,200 yen | 4,500 yen | 3,500 yen | Verification required for seniors |
| Common 4-hour ticket | 4,200 yen | ー | 3,000 yen | 4 hours from the first gate-in |
Slope information
·Basic information
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| Top altitude 1,598m | Longest run 5,300m | Elevation difference 750m | Maximum slope 38° |
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17 courses | 10 lifts | gondola - | ropeway -book |
・Monthly average snowfall
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・Course level, percentage of uncompacted snow, compacted snow, and bumps (%)
Recommended information from ski resorts
Pizza Toast @Petit Hotel Baku
Petit Hotel Baku, located on the side of the central Satomi slope and known for its delicious food, is now a small restaurant open during lunch hours. The pizza toast and cinnamon toast served with thick sliced bread are fluffy and full of volume.
Wakaguri Onsen
The source is a natural hot spring (Wakaguri Onsen) located at Norikuraso Ski Resort, and the brown water is hydrogen carbonate spring, which has excellent medicinal properties.
You can also enjoy day trip bathing at two facilities: Hakuba Alps Hotel and Norikuraso.
Information
Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resort
399-9422 Hakuba Norikura Kogen, Otari Village, Kitaazumi District, Nagano Prefecture
