Alpine Village

  • 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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  • 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’ve been waiting for the new green to come in and the sky to look just right with some clouds in it while the mountain still has some snow to get this image. Today was the day! And for years I have been trying to find a way to visually communicate what Norikura Kogen looks…

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  • A blanket of fresh snow covers Norikura Kogen and the surrounding area. These photos were taken near the trailhead to Zengoro Falls just below the Yamaboshi Parking area of Mt. Norikura Snow Resort.

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