Basic Lesson

We have created an original clinic curriculum, which is based upon the Canadian Mountain Bike Instructor Course. The hour course covers basic techniques of riding on the trail such as; how to use breaks and derailers, understanding correct balance , and much more. This will allow you to enjoy a genuine mountain biking experience in a safe manner.

Trail Guiding

We guide riders from beginners to experts on the trails that network through out all of Norikura-Kogen according to their riding skills. Most of the trails are called single track (about 1m wide) and are properly controlled by NORTHSTAR. For beginners, we provide easy trails first and eventually increase the difficulty to as is appropriate. For intermediates to experts, we provide easy and smooth trails – to - high speed and technical trails. You can enjoy short loops (2-3 Km) with biking up by yourself or long ride trails (8-10Km) using transportation provided by Northstar. Come ride in the amazing beauty of Norikura Kogen!

Rental Bikes

Rcoky Mountain Bicycle’s “Flow Raw” is our rental bikes. They are not only easy to handle for beginners but also tough. The light aluminum frame is for dirt jumping and it has a 100mm stroke front fork, disc breaks which allows even intermediate - advanced riders to have a great time. We have a variety of sizes; 15.0”, 16.5”, 18.0” to fit all sizes of riders. Our staff say “they are too good for beginners” which means that they will be GREAT for beginners too! Come and enjoy the ride with great equipment.

Bike Park

There is a “North Shore Style” bike park in the front yard of NORTHSTAR with ladders, teeter-totters, balance beams, jumps. It is not only for your technical improvement but also for to enjoy it like a skate park.

Pricing

Half day (3h) ￥4,500 （￥5,500*）
Full day (6h) ￥6,500 （￥8,000*）
*(price) is for with our rental bike, original water bottle.

Package Deal

Late Check-In Pack ￥12,000
[1night lodging w/breakfast + 1 full day guide tour(9:00am-3:30pm)]
2 Day Pack ￥17,000
[1night loding w/ 2 meals(BBQ dinner) + guide fee(day1 1:00pm-4:00pm, day2 9:00pm-3:00pm)]
*Also please contact us for custom plans for groups.

Age Restriction/Group Size

4th grade and up/from 3 people

Disclaimer

Guides will make the final decision about what trail to ride. Please understand that we will have your safety as a primary focus of this mountain bike tour. We will take into consideration the riding ability of our guests, the weather, and the condition of the trail to make this evaluation.

Registration

Please tell us your name, address, phone number, the date you would like to ride beforehand via phone or e-mail. Payment will be on the day of the riding. Please note that our lodge guests have first priority for the lessons, so contact us before coming to ensure availability.