Shiga Kogen Tourism Association Official Website

National Route 292 Shiga Kusatsu Kogen Route

From 7:30 a.m. on May 7, the Shiga Kusatsu Kogen Route between Shibu Pass and the Gunma Prefecture areas of Manza and Kusatsu is temporarily closed due to icy road conditions.
National Route R292（From Yozaka Gate to Gunma Prefecture Kusatsu)　 *R292 will open PARTIALLY from 23 April 2025

Due to an avalanche, the road between Manza T-junction and Tenguyama Gate is closed until further notice. To travel from Shiga Kogen to Kusatsu, please use the 33 km detour route via the Manza Highway (toll road). Please note that pedestrians, bicycles, and motorcycles under 125cc are not allowed on the Manza Highway. Please refer to the map below for the location of the road closure. (Between ⚠️ icons)

Okushiga Kogen Sakae Line

Prefectural Road R502 (From Okushiga Gate to Akiyama Gate)

[Winter Closure Schedule]
From Okushiga Gate to Akiyamago Village: 11th November 2024 at 10:00 – 16th May 2025 at 14:00
From Akiyama Forest Route Gate to Kayano-daira Gate: 5th November 2024 at 14:00 – 23rd May 2025 at 14:00
From Kayano-daira Gate to Nozawa Onsen Village: 5th November 2024 at 14:00 – 30th May 2025 at 14:00

Toyonominami Shiga Koen Line/dt>

Prefectural Road R66 (From Kasagadake to Yamada Onsen / Takayamamura)

[Winter Closure Schedule] 7th November 2024 at 12:00 – 23rd May 2025 at 15:00

Updated: 3 May 2025