Norikura Kogen

  • Finally Snowing

    It’s almost new year’s eve and the snow is falling again here in Norikura Kogen. I took the kids to their ski club and decided to take a few clips of the beautiful snow coming down.

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  • Winter At Last

    Snowfall has been a bit on the delinquent side this winter here in the village. There has been snow on Mount Norikura since the end of October but it’s been a long wait since then.

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  • Although the ski resort is open we are yet to see decent snow in the village this year. As of today the road to Ichinose Meadow which on a typical year is only accessible by foot after mid-November was clear and dry.

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  • Cold Mornings

    -9˚ Mornings makes for some pretty frost on the windows this morning. Up in Suzuran near the Visitors Center there is still a bit of snow on the ground from last week.

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  • Living at 1400m has its advantages and challenges.

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  • Fall Vibes

    Got a few nice panoramas this morning from around Norikura Base. The blue skies and golden larch trees look nice together.

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  • Thick Frost

    This morning we woke to a think blanket of frost on the ground. We are expecting our first snow in the village this week, time to put on the winter tires.

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  • This evening’s pre-sunset was pretty awesome.I don’t think I’ve seen this type is texture in the clouds before.

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  • I decided to take the kids out for a little walk/bike this morning while mommy had a meeting with a friend. We got some fresh snow on Mount Norikura last night and it made for some nice contrast.

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