Mt. Norikura (Norikura Skyline)
Open by month
Closed in January. New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): closed.
Closed in February.
Closed in March.
Closed in April.
Partly closed in May: some days or parts are closed — see the official site.
Open in June. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in July. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in August. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in September. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in October. No seasonal closure recorded.
Closed in November.
Closed in December. New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): closed.
Checked against the official site on 2026-10-15.
A shuttle bus on the Norikura Skyline climbs to Tatamidaira at 2,702 m, Japan's highest bus stop. Alpine flower fields, mountain lakes and views of the Northern Alps.
Nearby
- Shirahone Onsen ≈ 25 min by car
- Okuhida Onsen Villages (Hirayu & Shinhotaka) ≈ 25 min by car
- Hida Great Limestone Cave ≈ 35 min by car
- Kamikochi ≈ 45 min by car
- Shinhotaka Ropeway ≈ 45 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- Nohi Bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Hoonokidaira (about 40 min), then the Norikura shuttle bus to Tatamidaira (about 45 min)
- Fee
- Shuttle bus from Hoonokidaira ¥3,400 return
- Good to know
- Open May 15–Oct 31 only; private cars banned all year (bus or taxi only). Last bus down from Tatamidaira 15:55
- Time needed
- 3 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info