▼ Open Ski Areas (as of 5 December)
Yokoteyama / Kumanoyu / Ichinose Family / Takamagahara Mammoth
▼ Upcoming Opening Schedule
6 December – Yakebitaiyama (No.2 Gondola)
13 December – Okushiga Kogen
Other ski areas will also be opening one after another around mid-December!
Shiga Kogen has 18 ski areas, and opening dates can vary depending on snowfall and snow accumulation.
Check which lifts and courses are operating on any given day by clicking the banner below. Don’t forget to bookmark it!
Digital MAP “SHIGAKOGEN NAVIGATOR”
The SHIGA KOGEN NAVIGATOR offers you the route search service, 3D map, ski areas and real time lifts operating status, hotels and restaurants information and more.
Click here to explore Shiga Kogen with SHIGAKOGEN NAVIGATOR!
Connection Course Status
The ski areas of Shiga Kogen are divided into two main zones — the northern area and the southern area.
Each zone is internally connected by ski runs, lifts, and gondolas, allowing you to move around while skiing.
However, the northern and southern zones are not directly connected by ski courses, so traveling between them requires a shuttle bus or car.
Click or tap the banner below to learn how to get around each area!
North Zone
Not passable Okushiga Kogen ⇔ Yakebitaiyama (Flat groomed path of about 100m)
Not passable Yakebitaiyama → Okushiga Kogen (via A1 Giant slalom course and Q1 connecting course)
Not passable Yakebitaiyama ⇔ Ichinose Yamanokami (connecting around bottom area)
Not passable Ichinose Yamanokami ⇔ Ichinose Diamond (connecting around the summit)
Not passable Ichinose Diamond ⇔ Ichinose Family (connecting via the overpath)
Not passable Ichinose Family ⇔ Tannenomori Okojo ⇔ Takamagahara
Not passable Takamagahara ⇔ Nishitateyama (connecting via the overpath)
Not passable Takamagahara → Higashitateyama (from Takamagahara summit through the Higashitateyama Olympic course and Forest course)
Not passable Sun Valley ⇔ Maruike
Not passable Hasuike → Giant (by foot / walk in front of the Shiga Lake hotel)
Not passable Giant → Hasuike (connecting from Giant summit to Hasuike bottom area)
Not passable Resort Gondola (Shiga Kogen Yamanoeki) ⇔ Giant / Nishitateyama / Hoppo Bunadaira
Not passable Hoppo Bunadaira ⇔ Higashitateyama
Not passable Higashitateyama summit ⇔ Terakoya (transfer gondolas)
Not passable Higashitateyama summit → Ichinose Family (via connecting course)
Not passable Terakoya → Ichinose Family (from Terakoya pair summit via connecting course)
Not passable Ichinose Family → Terakoya (from Ichinose summit via connecting course)
South Zone
Not passable Kumanoyu → Yokoteyama (from Kumanoyu summit via connecting course)
Not passable Yokoteyama → Kumanoyu (by foot / from around 1st lift station area)
Not passable Yokoteyama ⇔ Shibutouge (connecting at summit area)
Rental Shop Information
You can enjoy skiing and snowboarding at Shiga Kogen even if you come empty-handed!
Some hotels in Shiga Kogen have their own rental shops, so be sure to check with your accommodation.
For rental shops that are available for non-staying visitors, tap the banner below to see the list!
Night Skiing
Lift Pass Information
Not sure which lift pass to buy? No problem! Just check “Lift Pass Perfect Guide” clicking by the following banner.
The lift tickets with meals included will also be available. Take advantage of this great deal and enjoy Shiga Kogen!
Free Shuttle Bus Information
A free shuttle bus runs between the ski areas from 8:30 to 17:30 daily.
Check the winter bus timetables below to help plan your trip.
▼ Route / Shuttle Buses
Yudanaka Station → Shiga Kogen
For Okushiga Kogen and Yokoteyama/Shibutoge
Shiga Kogen → Yudanaka Station
Return bus to Yudanaka Station
▼ Express Bus (Fast & Direct)
Nagano Station ⇄ Shiga Kogen
Stops at Okushiga Kogen and Yokoteyama/Shibutoge
▼ Check Winter Bus Access here
Multilingual Ski Lessons
First time on skis? Want to improve your snowboarding skills? Don’t worry!
Shiga Kogen has many SIA and SAJ certified ski schools offering multilingual lessons.
You can take lessons at the ski area closest to your hotel, or choose another ski area if you prefer.
For details, please contact each ski area directly. Click the banner below to see the list of ski schools!
Kids Snow Parks Available
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