The bus ride from Norikura-Kogen to Kuraigahara has started from yesterday and this morning, there were so many skiers, snowboarders and hikers packed into 6 buses to go up.

It was so good weather. We could see all Northern Japn Alps, Utsukushigahara and Matsumoto-city.

We got to see a ptarmigan!

Probably around 300 people are at the mountain. They look like ants

Tatadamidaira from the view around the peak

The snow is spring snow. It is not the best but enjoyable enough.

For now, you can ride back to the ski resort. It is hard to see though “Dirt Gap” by a staff. We are wating for you to join our Spring Backcountry Tour.