Mount Norikura: Day Trip from Nagoya (120 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Mount Norikura is a mountain in Matsumoto, about 120 km in a straight line from Nagoya Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Nagoya for most travellers, depending on train connections.
| Type | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 乗鞍岳 |
| Location | Matsumoto |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kuguno Station – about 25.6 km |
| From Nagoya Station | about 120 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 205 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 205 km (straight line) |
| Elevation | 3,026 m |
| Interest among English readers | about 400 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 36.10639, 137.55361 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://norikuradake.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kuguno Station, about 25.6 km away. The most convenient station can be a different one, so check a route planner before you go.
- Distances on this page are straight-line figures calculated from map coordinates. Real travel time depends on the route and transfers.
- Opening days, hours and prices change. Please confirm them on the official website linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (乗鞍岳) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Mount Fujimi – Mountain, about 2 km away
- Sanbon Waterfalls – Waterfall, about 4 km away
- Mt. Norikura Snow Resort – Ski resort, about 6 km away
- Zengorō Falls – Waterfall, about 6 km away
- Norikura Kōgen Onsen – Hot spring, about 7 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.