Mount Norikura from Norikura Kogen camera

Plan your trip with this camera

Mount Norikura from Norikura Kogen (乗鞍高原からみた乗鞍岳) is an official camera in Nagano Prefecture. It shows Mount Norikura and the surrounding forest from Norikura Kogen, a highland area at the foot of the mountain. Japan's Ministry of the Environment publishes the images. Use them to check cloud cover and how much snow remains before you visit or plan a mountain view.

Snow and autumn colours

Look at the ridge line of Mount Norikura and the edge of the forest. In the snow season, the image shows how far the snow still reaches. In autumn, it shows how much of the forest has changed colour. Always compare what you see with the capture time on the image, because the scene can change between updates.

How to read this view

This is not live video. It is a still photo that updates about once an hour (every 3,600 seconds). Check the capture time, shown in Japan Standard Time (JST), to see how recent the image is. Open the official Ministry of the Environment page to view the latest image at its source.

Questions about this camera

Is this a live video of Mount Norikura?

No. It is a still photo from Japan's Ministry of the Environment. It updates about once an hour, so the view may be up to an hour old. Read the capture time on the image before you rely on it.

If I can see a road in the photo, does that mean buses and cars can get there?

No. The photo cannot tell you whether buses are running, whether private cars are restricted or whether hiking trails are open. Read the official transport and hiking notices separately on the day you travel.