Kyukamura Norikura Kogen

I stayed here when visiting Norikura Kogen Ski Resort for the first time in 20-something years. The large public bath and open-air bath were wonderfully warming. The buffet had such a great variety of dishes that I ended up drinking more than I should. The service was also very good. Stargazing is available.I remember that the slopes used to be right in front, and you could take the lift up and ski back down—if I recall correctly?

My family used the “Mt. Norikura Snow Resort Open—Done! Ski Resort Support Plan.”Until about 15 years ago, we used to visit this ski resort almost every year, but it was facing serious operational difficulties. Wanting to give something back, we planned a ski trip with an overnight stay and found Kyukamura. We had stayed there before and felt familiar with it, and the Accommodation rates were unchanged compared to back then, so we booked immediately.The building and rooms were clearly well maintained, and we had a very comfortable stay. The ski lockers and drying room were spacious, so getting ready was easy and relaxed. There is also a Shuttle Service bus to the slopes.The restaurant was clean and had a nice atmosphere. Dinner and breakfast were buffet-style; in addition to the usual buffet staples, there were dishes that made us think “Oh!”—very appetizing. Each dish had a small sign introducing highlights, which helped convey the care that went into the food.The bath area and lounge (though it was quite a long time ago) have been renovated since our previous visit, and they were also very nice. There are books available along with space where you can read comfortably, plus a fairly large area where small children can play.The staff were polite and attentive throughout, which made the stay very pleasant (both in the restaurant and at the front desk).If asked whether I would recommend it, I would definitely say: please go give it a try.