Title: Visit Norikura Plateau: Best of Norikura Plateau Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.com

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# Norikura Plateau

## Travel Guide

## Visit Norikura Plateau

Things to do

The drive to Norikura Plateau is just as fabulous as the destination. Known for its meandering roads and beautiful scenery, this highland area promises a memorable road trip. 

To visit this mountainous region, you'll need to find your way to [Matsumoto](https://www.expedia.com/Matsumoto.dx6053699). There are plenty of other things to see and do in the area, like Hirayu Onsen, Hirayu Waterfall, and Mount Norikura.

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- Norikura Plateau Hotel Deals
- Vacation Rentals in Norikura Plateau

![Komakusa Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120830000/120823600/120823545/097b6dc9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Komakusa Hotel

4293-2 Matsumoto nagano

$123 nightly

$138 total

Mar 8 - Mar 9

Stay at this hotel in Matsumoto. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and hot springs on site. Popular attractions Mt. Norikura Snow Resort and Yoshigoro Falls are ...

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Wat Hotel& Spa Hida Takayama

3-39-1, Hanasato-cho Takayama Gifu-ken

$49 nightly

$56 total

Mar 6 - Mar 7

Book a stay at this spa hotel in Takayama. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and hot springs on site. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)

Staff was nice but the hotel in my opinion was not great. Breakfast was not as expected

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

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Oyado Koto No Yume

6-11 Hanasato-cho Takayama Gifu-ken

$109 nightly

$122 total

Mar 8 - Mar 9

Stay at this ryokan in Takayama. Enjoy free WiFi, hot springs on site, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (540 reviews)

\- The room was pristine and spacious. - The futon beds were insanely comfortable! - The private onsen was beautiful. - The staff were immensely helpful and had wonderful English - The location a few minutes walk from the train/bus station makes getting there with suitcases really convenient. - The ...

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026

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Asatoyuu Machiya House

5chome17 Takayama Gifu

Stay at this vacation home in Takayama. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Teramachi & Shiroyama-kōen and Takayama ...

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Takayama Stay Karatachi DX-A

3-35-11 Hanasato Takayama Gifu

Stay at this apartment in Takayama. Enjoy free WiFi, bathrobes, and climate control. Popular attractions Takumikan Craft Museum and Takayama Jinya are located ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (4 reviews)

Pro’s - clean, spacious accommodation within walking distance of the train station and traditional streets. Con’s - no air conditioning in the bedrooms.

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2025

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Takayama Stay Karatachi SD

3-35-11 Hanasatomachi, A5 Takayama Gifu

Stay at this apartment in Takayama. Enjoy free WiFi, bathrobes, and climate control. Popular attractions Takumikan Craft Museum and Takayama Jinya are located ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)

非常清潔，裝修新淨及實用，空間足夠。

Reviewed on May 31, 2025

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### Popular places to visit

![Matsumoto Castle which includes a city and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6220959/d66cae3b-1515-4988-a638-78a246a873c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Matsumoto Castle

Among Japan’s most beautiful original castles, this attraction presents a different scene with each season. Come year round, as it’s always photogenic.

[](https://expedia.com/Matsumoto-Castle-Matsumoto.d6220959.Vacation-Attraction)

![Kappa Bridge which includes a river or creek, a bridge and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532772891/cc5b8a6c-3eb4-4bf6-b2b4-febbbc11a2e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Kappa Bridge

Kappa Bridge is just one of the places to see in Matsumoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's mountain views and hot springs. 

[](https://expedia.com/Kappa-Bridge-Matsumoto.d553248621532772891.Vacation-Attraction)

![Kamikochi Visitor Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562273657/829761b6-61f2-42b6-b16a-3e637aae7f10.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Kamikochi Visitor Center

Explore the great outdoors at Kamikochi Visitor Center, a lovely green space in Matsumoto. Discover the area's mountain views and hot springs. 

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![Matsumoto Performing Arts Center which includes night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621583444231/31247e6d-a131-416a-9b7e-603d6f4c61d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Matsumoto Performing Arts Center

Enjoy a performance at Matsumoto Performing Arts Center, a theater with a story to tell in Matsumoto. Discover the hot springs while you're in the area. 

[](https://expedia.com/Matsumoto-Performing-Arts-Center-Matsumoto.d553248621583444231.Vacation-Attraction)

![Alps Park Matsumoto showing a garden and fall colors](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532773717/f5de5335-26f9-4dd5-83f3-9c312edb5d46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Alps Park Matsumoto

Alps Park Matsumoto is just one of the places to see in Matsumoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the hot springs in this walkable area. 

[](https://expedia.com/Alps-Park-Matsumoto-Matsumoto.d553248621532773717.Vacation-Attraction)

![Matsumoto City Museum showing heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526921120/cfb52d3a-89eb-4c62-9ac1-557d9e417b56.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Matsumoto City Museum of Art

You can study the exhibits at Matsumoto City Museum of Art, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Matsumoto. Take in the museums and waterfalls in this walkable area. 

[](https://expedia.com/Matsumoto-City-Museum-Of-Art-Matsumoto.d553248621526921120.Vacation-Attraction)

### Things to do

![Wasabi Farm Walking Tour & Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/945603/21679e2c-e97a-407a-b8b2-296c582b4c79.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Wasabi Farm Walking Tour & Lunch

$70

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/wasabi-farm-walking-tour-lunch.a945603.activity-details)

![Japan Alps Kamikochi Taisho Pond Snowshoe Trekking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51012481/bcb429ce-74f0-48db-9536-de95842872e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Japan Alps Kamikochi Taisho Pond Snowshoe Trekking Tour

$193

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/japan-alps-kamikochi-taisho-pond-snowshoe-trekking-tour.a51012481.activity-details)

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## Cities near Norikura Plateau

![Matsumoto Castle featuring a pond, heritage architecture and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6220959/3e37d682-7fa2-4b6f-9794-7e254aea9c9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Matsumoto

- Cities near Norikura Plateau
- Places of interest

[Matsumoto](https://expedia.com/Matsumoto.dx6053699)

- [Mt. Norikura Snow Resort ](https://expedia.com/Mt-Norikura-Snow-Resort-Matsumoto.d553248621555737175.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Ichinose Meadow ](https://expedia.com/Ichinose-Meadow-Matsumoto.d553248621532772870.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Sanbondaki Waterfalls ](https://expedia.com/Sanbondaki-Waterfalls-Matsumoto.d553248621583444229.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Ushidome Pond ](https://expedia.com/Ushidome-Pond-Matsumoto.d553248621532772864.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Shinhotaka Ropeway ](https://expedia.com/Shinhotaka-Ropeway-Takayama.d553248621526925041.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Hirayu Onsen ](https://expedia.com/Hirayu-Onsen-Takayama.d553248635810426021.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Kappa Bridge ](https://expedia.com/Kappa-Bridge-Matsumoto.d553248621532772891.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Kamikochi Visitor Center ](https://expedia.com/Kamikochi-Visitor-Center-Matsumoto.d553248621562273657.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Miyagawa Morning Market ](https://expedia.com/Miyagawa-Morning-Market-Hida-Takayama-Onsen.d6251757.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Hirayu Waterfall ](https://expedia.com/Hirayu-Waterfall-Takayama.d6102554.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Takayama Jinya ](https://expedia.com/Takayama-Jinya-Hida-Takayama-Onsen.d6104068.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Takayama Yatai Kaikan ](https://expedia.com/Takayama-Yatai-Kaikan-Hida-Takayama-Onsen.d6104070.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Okuhida Hot Spring Village ](https://expedia.com/Okuhida-Hot-Spring-Village-Takayama.d553248622820038937.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Chubu-Sangaku National Park ](https://expedia.com/Chubu-Sangaku-National-Park-Japan.d6103736.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Hirayu Onsen Ski Place ](https://expedia.com/Hirayu-Onsen-Ski-Place-Takayama.d553248621532772867.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Honoki-Daira Ski Resort ](https://expedia.com/Honoki-Daira-Ski-Resort-Takayama.d553248635975978003.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Mount Norikura ](https://expedia.com/Mount-Norikura-Takayama.d553248621555737173.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Taisho Pond ](https://expedia.com/Taisho-Pond-Matsumoto.d553248621532772888.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Mount Ontake ](https://expedia.com/Mount-Ontake-Kiso.d553248621532772853.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Yabuhara Kogen Ski Area ](https://expedia.com/Yabuhara-Kogen-Ski-Area-Kiso.d553248621532772862.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Kokuei Alps Azumino Park ](https://expedia.com/Kokuei-Alps-Azumino-Park-Azumino.d553248621532773719.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Kaida Kogen Mia Ski Resort ](https://expedia.com/Kaida-Kogen-Mia-Ski-Resort-Kiso.d553248621532772857.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Shiroyama Park ](https://expedia.com/Shiroyama-Park-Hida-Takayama-Onsen.d553248621587242505.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Nomugitoge Ski Area ](https://expedia.com/Nomugitoge-Ski-Area-Matsumoto.d553248635980246426.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Takayama Festival Floats Exhibition Hall ](https://expedia.com/Takayama-Festival-Floats-Exhibition-Hall-Hida-Takayama-Onsen.d553248621532773140.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Ontake Ropeway ](https://expedia.com/Ontake-Ropeway-Kiso.d553248621532772855.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Myojin Pond ](https://expedia.com/Myojin-Pond-Matsumoto.d553248621532772893.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Ontake 2240 Ski Resort ](https://expedia.com/Ontake-2240-Ski-Resort-Otaki.d553248621532772854.Vacation-Attraction)

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