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Various tours and contents around the Kita Alps Traverse Route

Stillness of Winter <br>ーA Private Satoyama Cultural Journeyー

Stillness of Winter
ーA Private Satoyama Cultural Journeyー

At the foot of the Kita Alps, winter is not something to escape, but something to live with. This immersive retreat invites guests into a snowbound satoyama village-NYUKAWA-, where warmth gathers around an irori hearth, forests are walked slowly with local artisans, and meals begin not in the kitchen, but in the frozen fields. Wearing traditional snowshoes, guests harvest daikon beneath the snow, learn how people here have lived in harmony with harsh winters for generations, and transform simple ingredients into nourishing dishes shared by the fire. This is a quiet, grounding experience — a rare opportunity to step out of modern time and rediscover a way of life shaped by stillness, resilience, and respect for nature.

Norikura Hidden Snow Play

中部山岳国立公園

Matsumoto

This is not about pushing limits or chasing adrenaline. It is about letting go and simply enjoying winter. Guided by a local expert, guests explore Norikura’s pristine snow landscapes on snowshoes — walking through untouched forest paths, across a frozen lake, and along quiet trails known only to locals. The light, dry powder makes every step effortless, inviting relaxation and play rather than effort. The journey ends with a warm, casual and local lunch inside a transparent dome, surrounded by snow. It is a joyful, unpretentious winter experience designed to leave guests with one simple feeling: that was genuinely fun.