Backcountry Tours

Experience the thrill of riding one of Japan’s top backcountry areas. Our experienced guide will take you to best snow conditions. From high alpine to hidden local tree runs.Based in the Norikura&Hirayu area,we also suide areas which is Hakuba,Myoko and Shirakawago.

Information

Period
Late December to Late March*
*No tour is available between mid November to mid December due to bad weather and no snow.
Time
8:00AM〜
Prices
¥57,000 (1day /up to 3 people)
Additional fee: ¥19,000/person for a day
Up to 8 people for a group. Support guide will join for more than 5 people.

*Please check the respective official websites for the latest information and details.
Included in Price
includes guiding fee, insurance, and sales tax.
Duration
about7hours(420mins)
Capacity
From 1person
Location
Tour start at NORTHSTAR
Cancellation
If you cancel the day before the event, you will be charged 50% of the fee, and if you cancel on the day, you will be charged 100% of the fee
Organizer
NORTHSTAR
Address
4306 Azumi, Matsumoto-Shi Nagano-Ken 390-1513
Phone
0263-93-1688
Website

https://ridenorthstar.com

E-mail

activity@ridenorthstar.com

Access (Car)
From Tokai-Hokuriku-do highway, Hida-Kiyomi IC, Take R158 toward to Kamikochi/Matsumoto through Takayama city. After Abo-tunnel, pass Kamikochi, turn left at Maekawado intersection (you cannot turn right at Maekawado from Takayama but you need to pass the intersection once and go through the tunnel them make u-turn. Come back through the tunnel and them make a left at the intersection). After about 10 minutes, turn left at the intersection where you see a sign with #20, Yukemuri-kan and Kanko-center(visitor centre). About 100m ahead on the left side.
Access (Public Transportation)
If you use Matsumoto Dentetsu’s trains and buses, take the train or bus from Matsumoto Station to Shin-shimashima station. Then transfer to the bus at Shin-Shimashima station towards Norikura Kogen. Get off at “Kanko-center-mae”.
It will take about 80 minutes from Matsumoto station.
Parking for Regular Vehicles
available

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

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