Norikura Icefall Tour
The Spectacular Blue Ice Wall! Exploring the Two Great Icefalls: Zengorō Falls and Sanbon Falls
A day trip plan to fully enjoy two of Norikura Highlands' renowned waterfalls: "Zengorō Falls" and "Sanbon Falls." The sheer power of these waterfalls, completely frozen solid during the harsh winter and transformed into massive blue ice walls, is truly spectacular.Approaching right beneath the waterfall basin—inaccessible in summer—is a winter-only privilege achieved by snowshoeing. Passing through a silent, pure white forest and enjoying powder snow downhill runs, a professional guide safely leads you into this fantastical world.
【Main Tour Course】
Raicho ⇒ Ski Resort ⇒ Sanbon Falls (Frozen Waterfall) ⇒ Zengoro Falls (Frozen Waterfall) ⇒ Raicho This indulgent plan lets you enjoy two of Norikura Highlands' renowned waterfalls, "Zengoro Falls" and "Sanbon Falls," in a single day. The sheer power of the waterfalls, completely frozen solid during the harsh winter and transformed into massive blue ice walls, is truly breathtaking.Approaching right beneath the waterfall pools—inaccessible in summer—is a winter-only privilege. Traverse the silent, pure white forest and enjoy powder snow downhill runs while our professional guides safely lead you into a fantastical world.
【Main Tour Course】
Raicho ⇒ Ski Resort ⇒ Sanbon Falls (Frozen Waterfall) ⇒ Zengoro Falls (Frozen Waterfall) ⇒ Raicho
Information
- Prices
- Adults (10 years and older): ¥16,500 per person *Raicho guests receive a 10% discount on tour fees. Adults (10 years and older): ¥16,500 per person *Raicho guests receive a 10% discount on tour fees.
- Included in Price
- Guide fee, snowshoe set (snowshoes, poles, headlamp, gaiters)
- Duration
- ① Check-in & Equipment Fitting ② Departure & Transfer to Ski Resort ③ Sanbon-taki Waterfall Snowshoe Hike ④ Lunch Break ⑤ Zengoro Waterfall Snowshoe Hike ⑥ Return to Raicho & Disband
- Capacity
- 2 to 7 people ※ Reservations can be made for 1 person or more 2 to 7 people ※ Reservations can be made for 1 person or more
- Location
- Meeting Point: Hot Spring Inn Raicho
- Cancellation
- Same-day cancellation: 100% of tour fee Cancellation 1-3 days prior: 50% of tour fee *No cancellation fee will be charged if Raicho cancels the tour due to inclement weather. *Cancellation fees apply only to the tour fee and do not include rental fees.
- Organizer
- Raicho Limited
- Address
- 390-1520 4306 Raicho, Azumi, Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture
- Phone
- 0263-93-2746
- Opening Hours
- 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Access (Car)
- Approximately 1 hour from Nagano Expressway "Matsumoto IC" (Onsen no Yado Raicho) ※Please come with 4WD studless tires Approximately 1 hour from Nagano Expressway "Matsumoto IC" (Onsen no Yado Raicho) ※Please come with 4WD studless tires
- Access (Public Transportation)
- From Matsumoto Station, take the Matsumoto Dentetsu Kamikochi Line for 30 minutes to Shinshimashima Station → Take the local bus and get off at Norikura Kanko Center, then walk 10 minutes.
- Parking for Regular Vehicles
- Free parking for 8 vehicles Free parking for 8 vehicles
*Note: Business hours and closures are subject to change.