Travel down the Norikura Echo Line with this special spring-only bus service. From the bus window, you can take in the high-walled snow corridors and spectacular views of Mt. Norikura.
This is special spring-only bus service travels down the Norikura Echo Line when it is closed to ordinary traffic. Depending on the snow removal conditions, the bus will run to the Kuraigahara Sanso mountain retreat from late April to late May, and to the Daisekkei Katanokoyaguchi snow field from early to late June. From the bus window, you can take in the area’s unique high-walled snow corridors as well as spectacular views of Mt. Norikura. You can also get off at the Kuraigahara Sanso mountain retreat and Daisekkei Katanokoyaguchi snow field and enjoy spring mountain activities such as mountain skiing, snowshoeing, playing in the snow, and photography. Note that service may be suspended due to weather conditions.
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Available | Late April - End of June |
Duration | About 45 minutes one-way (Round trip: 1 hour and 40 minutes) |
Cost | Please check the website |
Foreign Languages | English (with advance notice) |
Contact | Shinshimashima Sales Office, Alpico Kotsu Co., Ltd. |
Address | 3027-2 Hata, Matsumoto City, Nagano |
Phone | (+81)263-92-2511 |
Website | https://www.alpico.co.jp/traffic/ |