Nomugi Pass Snowshoe Hike: 1-Day Tour

Snowshoe trekking around the famous Nomugi Pass, made famous by the movie!

This historic path, lined with lush vegetation of conifers and broad-leaved trees, is a pleasure just to walk along!

If you take a stroll while listening to the historical commentary, you might feel as if you’ve stepped back in time…

If the weather cooperates, you’ll be rewarded with a breathtaking view of Mt. Norikura from the pass summit!! We’ll serve a warm outdoor lunch while you take in the stunning scenery!!

We’ll climb 400 meters to the summit of Nomugi Pass, then slide back down on sleds!

This is a tour that anyone can easily join! A local guide will lead the way, so please enjoy a safe and worry-free snowshoe tour.


(*Please note that views are only visible when the weather is clear.)


Information

Prices
9,200 yen per person
Included in Price
Guide fee, outdoor lunch (please let us know if you have any allergies; we will provide utensils), one drink (we will provide a cup), and digital photos from the tour (please download them later from Google Drive).

[Not Included in the Price]
Accident insurance (optional)
Equipment rental fees
Duration
① Meeting & Check-in
Fill out the participation agreement and insurance form.
Each participant will receive their gear and change into appropriate clothing.
We’ll confirm payment and encourage you to use the restroom. (30–40 minutes)

② Travel & Warm-up
We’ll drive for 15 minutes. We’ll loosen up with some warm-up exercises.

③ Activity Details
Trekking across Nomugi Pass on snowshoes! The ancient trail, rich with vegetation woven from coniferous and deciduous trees, feels wonderful just to walk along! As you stroll while listening to historical commentary, you might feel as if you’ve stepped back in time…
If the weather cooperates, you’ll be rewarded with a breathtaking view of Mt. Norikura from the pass peak!! We’ll serve a warm outdoor lunch while you take in the stunning scenery! ! With a 400-meter elevation gain, we’ll hike up to the Nomugi Pass peak and slide back down on sleds!
This is a tour anyone can easily join♪ A local guide will lead the way, so please enjoy a safe and worry-free snowshoe tour. *Please note that views are only visible when the weather is clear.
(5 hours 30 minutes – 6 hours)

④ Return & Dismissal
We’ll drive back to Daijiya Base, and the tour ends once you’ve returned your equipment. (20 minutes)

*The schedule above is a rough guide.
The itinerary may change depending on conditions on the day.
Capacity
2–16 people
*Reservations can be made for as few as one person
Location
Meeting Point: In front of the reception desk at Nomugi Pass Ski Resort
Cancellation
If you need to cancel your reservation, please contact us as soon as possible.
If you cancel for personal reasons, the following cancellation fees will apply:

5–3 days prior: 20% of the reservation fee
2 days prior to the morning of the day before: 30% of the reservation fee
12:00 PM to 6:00 PM on the day before: 50% of the reservation fee
6:00 PM on the day before to the day of the reservation or no-show: 100% of the reservation fee

Please note that we may not be able to accommodate change requests depending on the timing and availability. We appreciate your understanding.
Organizer
Daijiya
Address
990-22 Nagawa, Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture
Phone
090-7807-1654
Opening Hours
8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Access (Car)
50 minutes from Matsumoto IC. 90 minutes from Takayama IC. Winter tires are required.
(A four-wheel-drive vehicle is not strictly necessary, but if you have a two-wheel-drive vehicle, a front-wheel-drive model is recommended.)
Access (Public Transportation)
Bus schedules are limited during the winter months. If you plan to use public transportation, please feel free to contact us.
Parking for Large Buses
1 unit
Parking for Regular Vehicles
10 units

*Note: Business hours and closures are subject to change.

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