Experience
Norikura Skyline and Norikura Echo Line
This scenic mountain route stretches from Okuhida Norikura Plateau to Tatamidaira at an altitude of 2,702m. Immediately after its opening in spring, a "snow corridor" exceeding 10m in height appears, and in summer, it is known as the "Ptarmigan Route," where you might encounter the specially protected natural monument, the rock ptarmigan. Due to restrictions on private cars, access is by bus or taxi, allowing you to leisurely enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Northern Alps from the vehicle window. Along the way, which climbs an altitude difference of more than 1,500m, visitors will be captivated by the treasure trove of alpine plants above the treeline and the ever-changing mountain scenery.
| address | Norikura Skyline: 506-2253 Gifu Prefecture, Takayama City, Nyukawa-cho Norikura Echo Line: 390-1520 Nagano Prefecture, Matsumoto City, Azumi |
| telephone number | Norikura Skyline 0577-79-2012 (Norikura Skyline Management Office) Norikura Echo Line 0263-47-7800 (Mt. Norikura Automobile Use Optimization Liaison Council) |
| Opening hours | Skyline (Gifu side): May 15th to October 31st Echo Line (Nagano side): July 1st to October 31st *May vary depending on bad weather and snow conditions |
| Closed days | Please note that roads may be closed for safety reasons due to wind, rain, snow, thick fog, etc. |
| Fee | 2025 Skyline (Gifu Honokidaira/Hirayu Onsen to Tatamidaira) round trip 3,400 yen Echoline (Nagano Norikura Kogen Tourist Center to Tatamidaira) reservation required 2,350 yen outbound, 2,250 yen return |
| Precautions | Starting in 2025, all round-trip shuttle bus services between Norikura Tourist Center and Tatamidaira will require advance reservations. Reservations can only be made online through "Hatsusha All-Right Net." Reservations and payments are made for both the outbound and return trips (there is no round-trip fee). |
