Shiga Kogen Tourism Association Official Website

From the summit of Mt. Higashidate (Higashitateyama) at 2,000 meters above sea level, you can enjoy panoramic views of the Northern Alps and Onuma-ike Pond, the largest pond in Shiga Kogen. During the green season, the Higashitateyama Alpine Botanical Garden is open, showcasing around 500 species of alpine plants in full bloom from June to September. (Admission is free; please wear comfortable shoes.) At the gondola summit station, you’ll find "THE ROOFTOP DINING" restaurant, "Alpina" stand café, and an observation deck. Enjoy the highlands in every season: cool summer breezes for a refreshing retreat, vibrant autumn leaves stretching across the mountains, and a pristine winter landscape perfect for skiing. At 2,000 meters, you’ll have a front-row seat to some of the most breathtaking views in Shiga Kogen. Access: About 6 minutes by gondola from the Higashidateyama Gondola Station near the Hoppō Onsen bus stop Free Parking: Hoppō Onsen bus stop (a few spaces available at the gondola station) Operating Seasons: Mid-June to early November (green season), mid-December to late March (winter season) Tickets & Rates: Please check the Shiga Kogen Golden Line official website (see HP icon below)

From the 2,307-meter-high Mt. Yokote (Yokoteyama) View Terrace, visitors can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view and Mt. Fuji and the Sea of Japan when weather conditions are favorable.

Snow monsters are formed when water vapour or water droplets at temperatures below -5 degrees Celsius blow onto coniferous trees, freeze, and then snow gets in through the gaps and hardens. In Japan, Zao and Hakkouda are famous for snow monsters, but of course you can also see them at Yokoteyama ski resort, the highest ski resort in Japan!

On clear days, the majestic Northern Alps stretch out before you.

The magnific view of the Northern Alps is captivating.

Let's ride the most challenging slope!

Night skiing at Takamagahara Mammoth Ski Area

From the Kumanoyu Ski Area, Kasagatake, the symbol of Shiga Kogen is right in front of you!

The view of Yokoteyama Ski Area from Kumanoyu

Shibutoge Ski Area is located on the border between Nagano and Gunma prefectures; ski area straddling two prefectures are rare in Japan.

The great view of Higashitateyama from Terakoya Ski Area.

The shining white birch of the Tanohara wetland

Sun is shining over Sun Valley Ski Area

The top of Ichinose Family Ski Area