Norikura Snow Wall Bus (Haruyama Bus)
Matsumoto
Daisekkei / Path to Katanokoya
Outward
To Daisekkei / Path to Katanokoya April 29 – June 30, 2020
・The Norikura Snow Wall Bus (Haruyama Bus) is scheduled to run as far to N-38 Kuraigahara Sanso until late May, and will continue the service to N-40 Daisekkei / Path to Katanokoya after snow removal (schedule in late May).
・Daisekkei / Path to Katanokoya to Kuraigahara Sanso is about 4 km. Walking downward is recommended. A field of Siberian dwaft pine is revealed beyond the snow corridor, with views as far to the Southern Japan Alps and Yatsugatake range. Walking on the roadway to Tatamidaira is prohibited. No entry at any time.
・The bus towards Norikura Kogen Tourist Center departing at 7:35 from Shin-Shimashima will be cancelled if the Haruyama bus is cancelled.
Due to the spread of COVID-19, we have reduced some of our services. Click here for more details.
Homeward
To Matsumoto April 29 – June 30, 2020
Information
・The date that operations are scheduled to begin may change due to snow removal.
・All buses will be cancelled on June 28, 2020 (Sunday) as the Norikura Tenku Marathon will be held on that day.
・Only major stops are listed on the timetable.
・Operation between N-38 Kuraigahara Sanso and N-40 Daisekkei / Path to Katanokoya are scheduled to begin from late May.
・As the route includes high altitude mountain roads, buses will be cancelled if we determine that the safety of the route is less that ideal due to road conditions such as inclement weather, heavy snowfall, or icy roads
・Please inform us in advance if you will be travelling in a group of 10 people or more.
Fare
Adult : Aged 12+
Child : Aged 6 to 11
Infant : Children below the age of 6, if accompanied by an adult and not occupying a seat, will be free of charge. Please buy a child ticket if you need seat occupation.
Ticket sales Window
| Norikura Kanko Center Ticket Office | Opening Hours: Ticket office is closed during this time. Please buy the tickets when boarding. Staff will be on standby at the bus before departure times.（Apr 27 – Jun 30） |
This bus route is covered by the following tickets.
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