Immediately after the start, a slightly narrow road continues, but after a while the road widens and gets easier.

Tateya area with old folk houses is located at the foot of Hakuba Norikura Ski Resort. Where the farmhouses gather, the climb is somewhat gradual.

Throughout the course there are various viewpoints where the Northern Alps can be seen. The impression changes greatly depending on the season and time of the day.

Rice planting starts in early June and harvests in mid October. The view of the mountains reflected on the surface of the paddy just before the rice planting is also beautiful. Embrace the scenery unique to this area.

In branching points are provided with signs indicating direction and information on the current location.

Chikuni Ohashi Bridge, half way between Hakuba Norikura and Tsugaike Kogen, is the highest point of the course. From here downhill until the finish. In Tsugaike Kogen’s lodging area traffic volume increases so watch out.

The finish point is the gondola station of Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort, same as the Nishiyama Rinkan course. There are hot spring and footbath as well as food stalls, which is ideal for a break after finish.

Hot-spring facilities in Hakuba Norikura
Hakuba Alps Hotel
☎ Tel.0261-82-2811
Wakaguri Onsen Norikura-so
☎ Tel.0261-82-3073