Norikura Echo Line Opens (July 1–October 31) — July 17 Service Update
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The Norikura Echo Line will open again this year on July 1, 2026.
The mountain road connecting Norikura Kogen in Matsumoto City to Tatamidaira on Mt. Norikura (Nagano Prefectural Route 84) is known as the Norikura Echo Line.
At an elevation of 2,716 meters on the border between Nagano and Gifu Prefectures, it is the highest point in Japan that can be reached by public transportation vehicles. The Echo Line is also known as the highest prefectural road in Japan accessible by vehicles.
Due to private vehicle restrictions, private cars are not permitted on the road.
Only buses, taxis, bicycles, and authorized vehicles are allowed.
◆2026 Norikura Echo Line Opening Period
July 1 – October 31, 2026
※The road may be closed due to severe weather or snowfall.
【Information for July 17】
Due to a rockfall, a section of the Norikura Echo Line had been closed to traffic, but
but the closure will be lifted at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 17 (scheduled).
Additionally, the Norikura-dake shuttle bus is scheduled to begin operating to Tatamidaira starting Saturday, July 18.