Japanese Alps
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Zengoro Falls is located about 30 min by foot from the Norikura Kogen Visitor Center. I think a lot of people assume that living in a place like Norikura Kogen means that everyone must always be out hiking around and enjoying nature all the time. In a perfect world that may be true but life…
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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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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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Ichinose Meadow, located about 3km from the Norikura Kogen Visitors Center is a wonderful place to enjoy the fall colors. On this day I went there with my wife and two of our children to enjoy the beauty of God’s wonderful creation.
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Shirahone Onsen is just a short drive from Norikura Kogen and offers some nice Onsen baths and this time of year the fall colors do not disappoint.
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The colors up on Mount Norikura are slowly transitioning down to the highlands of Norikura Kogen. Next week should be amazing.
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We got up and enjoyed the pre-peak fall colors on Mount Norikura as we hiked down from Daisekeguchi to Kuraigahara Sanso.
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Mountain Biking is one of my favorite things to do in Norikura Kogen. There are some good off-road trails and a pretty large network of cycling paths that can be used to explore the area.