The potentially active volcano Norikura-dake at 3'025 m is a summit of the Hida Mountains (Northern Alps) in the Japanese Alps within the Chubu-Sangaku National Park. It is situated at the border of the Nagano and Gifu Prefectures.

The Norikura-dake is one of the 100 famous Japanese mountains.

Japan 1952, Norikura-dake.
The stamp was issued perforated in sheets of 20 stamps and imperforated in the miniaturesheet Chubu-Sangaku National Park.

Japan 1964, "Takayama Festival".
The Norikura-dake in the background.

Japan 2006, Norikura-dake.

Japan 1990/1995/2010.
The stamps are showing a view from Takayama area towards Norikura-dake (right) and Yake-dake (left).  

Japan 1990/1995/2010.
The stamps are showing a view from Takayama towards Norikura-dake (foreground) and peaks of Hotaka-dake (background).