Snow Shoe Trekking in the Nabekura Beech Forest
Nabekura Kogen Mori-no-Ie Activity Center : なべくら高原・森の家
Frollick with Snow Shoes in Nabekura's Powder Snow.
Northern Nagano
Description
Learn how to put on and walk with snow shoes -- then learn how to play in powder snow with them. Explore a beech forest then venture out to a snow-covered plateau and experience jumping and diving into deep powder. Sledding also available.
Details
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Available only in the lobby of the activity center.
- Hours
- 9:00-17:00.
- Date(s)
- Closed Tuesdays (except if holiday or during peak season). Snow shoeing available typically from Dec. thru Mar.
- Cost / Price of Admission
- 10,000 per guide. Snow shoe rental extra.
- Time Required
- 2：00
- Credit Cards
- VISA, MasterCard, Amex, China UnionPay, IC Card
- Reservations
- Required
- # of Participants
- Ten per one guide
- Foreign Languages
- (Non-Japanese speakers are encouraged to bring an interpreter, although some staff speak English.)
- Luggage Storage
- Available
Notes
Rental prices:
Snow shoes 1,500 yen
Snow boots 500 yen
Snow pants / gloves / sunglasses rental not available (please bring your own).
Changing room available. Shower room (350 yen) also available.
Contact
tel : +81(0)269-69-2888fax : +81(0)269-69-2288
Official site
Access / Location
- By Train
- From Iiyama Station(JR Hokuriku(Nagano) Shinkansen), Transfer to the JR Iiyama Line and take the local train to Togari-Nozawa Onsen Station. From there, take a taxi (approx. 15 min).
- By Car
- From Toyota-Iiyama IC, via Route 177. Approx. 40 min.
- Address
- Iiyama 389-2601
Nearby Attractions
Sightseeing Spots
- Nozawa Onsen Sparina : Year-Round Bath House with Onsen Pool
- St. Cousair's Winery & Vineyards : “Country Comfort” Winery and Garden Terrace
- Hokusaikan : Actual Works by Woodblock Print Master Hokusai
- Matsukawa Gorge : Picturesque River Gorge with 3 Waterfalls and 8 Hot Springs Districts
- Zenkoji Temple : The Legendary Temple at the Heart of Nagano City
Accommodation
- Nabekura Kogen(Heights) Mori no Ie : Wooden Cottages in Nabekura’s Beech Forest.
- Nozawa View Hotel Shimataya : Hotel Overlooking the Nozawa Onsen Village.
- Kawamotoya Ryokan : Modern Japanese-Styled Hotel with Natural Onsen in the Heart of Nozawa Onsen
- Hotel Haus St.Anton : Family-Run Austrian-themed Lodge in the Heart of Nozawa Onsen Village.
- Address Nozawa : Boutique Apartment Hotel Featuring a Stylish Blend of Japanese and Western Design.
Restaurants
- Asabano-an : Secluded Sweets Shop Hidden in a Garden by Mystical Kosuge Shrine.
- Restaurant Kamakura-mura : Winter Fairy Tale-Like Igloo Restaurant.
- Cafe Satowa : New Style 'Michi-no-Eki' Road Station Serving Breakfast, too.
- Chanko Cuisine Tamaya : Reasonably-Priced Healthy "Chanko" Stews.
- Enza café & ramen enza : A stylish café and ramen restaurant located at the trail head leading to the Snow Monkey Park
Activities
- Tea Time in Nabekura's Beech Forest : Go Trekking for a Picnic in Nabekura's Beech Forest.
- Straw Craft Making : Deep Snow Country Iiyama's Wintertime Activity: Straw Craft Making.
- Uchiyama Washi (Japanese Paper) Making at Kamisukiya (Kijimadaira Village) : Kijimadaira’s Version of Snow-Country Uchiyama Paper Making.
- Sasazushi at Kajika-tei : Try Northern Nagano’s Iconic Sasa-Sushi and Tomikura Soba at the Landmark Kajika-tei.
- Cherish Nagano's Countryside through Mayumi Takahashi's Doll Art : Nagano’s Country Lifestyle as Expressed by Mayumi Takahashi’s Doll Art.
