Ski Resort Minakami Norn Trals

Norn is conveniently located just 2 hours from Tokyo by express train or by car via the Kan-Etsu Toll Way, or 1 hour and 20 minutes by bullet train. Norn is accessible from Niigata prefecture by Hokuriku Toll Way (2 hours), and by bullet train (1 hour).

Getting to Norn by train

1. Take the JR Shinkansen (Bullet Train) to Takasaki Station.
2. From Takasake Station, take the Jo-Etsu Line to Minakami Station.
3. From Minakami Station, take the complimentary Shuttle Bus to Norn.

Getting to Norn by car

From Tokyo

1. Take the Kanetsu Expressway to Minakami Interchange. (about 1 hour and 30 minutes from Nerima)

Getting to Norn by bus

1. From Minakami Station to Norn: 8:20 am, 9:50 am, 10:40 am, 12:30 pm
   (12:30 pm bus is available only on days when night-time skiing available - Sat. Sun. and Weekdays)
2. From Norn to Minakami Station: 2:40 pm, 4:00 pm, 4:55 pm, 5:55 pm
3. From Jomokogen Station to Norn 9:25 am
4. From Norn to Jomokogen station 16:15 pm
   * Bus schedule may change depending on weather conditions.