Ski high season in Shiga Kogen is until 31 March 2026, and then Spring skiing season starts from 1 April except for some ski areas. Please refer to this page to get the information about spring season and early morning opening hours and lift pass prices.
*The closure date may change depending on the weather and snow conditions.
Ski Areas Opening Status
- Okushiga Kogen *Open Partially until 6 May 26
- Yakebitaiyama *Open Partially until 6 May 26
- Ichinose Family *Open Partially until 6 May 26
- Ichinose Yamanokami *Open until 31 Mar 26
- Ichinose Diamond *Open until 31 Mar 26
- Tannenomori Okojo *Open until 31 Mar 26
- Takamagahara Mammoth *Open until 6 May 26
- Terakoya *Open until 6 May 26
- Higashitateyama *Open until 31 Mar 26
- Nishitateyama *Open until 31 Mar 26
- Hoppo Bunadaira *Open until 31 Mar 26
- Sun Valley *Open until 31 Mar 26
- Maruike (includes Kids Park) *Open until 31 Mar 26
- Hasuike *Open until 31 Mar 26
- Giant *Open until 31 Mar 26
- Kumanoyu *Open Partially until 6 May 26
- Yokoteyama/Shibutoge *Open Partially until mid-May 26
*Shiga Kogen Resort Gondola – Bunadaira Gondola – Higashitateyama Gondola will close from 1 April 2026.
Real-Time Lift Status
Each ski resort operator updates the daily lift operation status around 8:30 am.
Check the full list via the banner below — and don’t forget to bookmark it!
Digital Map (SHIGAKOGEN NAVIGATOR)
The SHIGAKOGEN NAVIGATOR offers you the route search service, 3D map, ski resorts and lifts live status, hotels and restaurants information and more. Click here to explore with SHIGAKOGEN NAVIGATOR!
Connection Course Status
【〇】 Okushiga Kogen ⇔ Yakebitaiyama (lower section/veers left from the middle of the Giant Slalom course)
*Okushiga Kogen ⇔ Yakebitaiyama connection course is open only the days when Okushiga 4th Pair is operated.
【〇】 Ichinose Family → Terakoya
【〇】 Terakoya → Ichinose Family (From Terakoya Pair Lift Exit to Ichinose Family)
【〇】 Ichinose Diamond ⇔ Ichinose Family (Connecting via an overpass)
Spring Skiing Lift Pass: 1 April – 6 May 2026
All-Mountain Pass
- All-Mountain Pass (including season passes) are not valid after 7 May 2026.
- All-Mountain Pass are available only at ticket counters.
- Spring Skiing Consecutive Day Passes are valid only for consecutive days starting from the date of purchase.
- You can check the lift pass prices here.
Single-Area Pass (tap here to see details)
4-hour: ￥5,200/adult, ￥2,600/child
1-day: ￥6,000/adult, ￥3,000/child
*Details can be found here.
Open days: From April 1 until 6 May 2026
Open hours (Weekdays): 08:30 – 16:00
Open hours (Weekends and public holidays): 08:00 – 16:00
Available Lift: Okushiga Gondola (#47), 2nd (#49), 3rd (#50) Rapids, 4th Pair (#51)
Gondola closed: 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23 April
4-hour: ￥5,500/adult, ￥4,700/student
1-day: ￥6,500/adult, ￥5,400/student
2-day: ￥12,200/adult, ￥10,400/student
*Children under 12yo are free!
*Online ticket purchase at discounted price is available here.
*Online purchase will be available from 25 March to 6 May 2026.
Open days: From April 1 until 6 May 2026
Close days: 8, 15, 22 April
Open hours (Weekdays/1 – 10 Apr): 08:00 – 15:30
Open hours (Weekends/1 – 10 Apr): 06:00 – 15:00
Open hours (Weekdays/11 Apr – 6 May): 06:00 – 14:00
Open hours (Weekends/11 Apr – 6 May): 06:00 – 15:00
Available Lift: No.1 (#36) & No.2 (#37) Gondolas
1 day: ￥5,600/adult, ￥2,800/child
*Ticket sales available only at the ticket counter. Online ticket purchase is not available.
Open days: Everyday until 6 May
Open hours: 08:30 – 16:20
Lift: Quad (#23), No. 2 Pair A or B Line (#24 or 25)
1 day: ￥5,600/adult, ￥2,800/child
*Ticket sales available only at the ticket counter. Online ticket purchase is not available.
Open days: Everyday in March; weekends from April, and 29 Apr – 6 May
Open hours: 09:10 – 15:50
Available Lift: Quad (#33), Pair (#34)
1 day: ￥5,600/adult, ￥2,800/child
*Ticket sales available only at the ticket counter. Online ticket purchase is not available.
Open days: Everydayin March; weekends from April, and 29 Apr – 6 May
Open hours: 08:30 – 16:20
Lift: Quad (#20)
1-day: ￥6,200/adult, ￥5,800/student, ￥3,000/child
2-day: ￥11,900/adult, ￥10,600/student, ￥5,600/child
*Details can be found here.
Open days: From April 1 until 6 May 2026
Open hours: 08:30 – 16:00
Available Lift: 2nd Pair A (#61), B (#62)
*1st Pair (#60): Operation subject to snow conditions.
1-day: ￥6,000/adult, ￥3,000/child
2-day: ￥11,700/adult, ￥5,700/child
*Details can be found here. (Japanese page only)
Open days: From April 1 until mid-May
Open hours: 08:30 – 16:10 (depends on the lift/see details here)
Available Lifts: Yokoteyama 1st Sky (#67, 68), 2nd Sky (#69), 3rd Sky (#70), 4th Pair (#71), Shibutoge Romance (#74)
*Open dates, hours and operating lift status may change depending on the weather and snow conditions. Please check the live status here.
Early Morning Lift Pass
All-Mountain Pass
- All-Mountain Pass (including season passes) are not valid during early morning operations.
- Please purchase separate lift tickets at each individual ski area.
Single-Area Pass (tap here to see details)
￥2,500/adult, ￥1,200/child
*Only Early Morning pass and Mt. 3 Season pass can be used
Open days: Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays in April and May, until 6 May
Open hours: 06:30 – 08:00
Available Lift: 2nd Rapid (#49)
*Early morning passes are sold on the day only from 6:15–7:15 at the ticket counter next to the No.2 Rapid Pair Lift. Cash payment is appreciated.
*Mt.3 Pass can be used as usual. Other season passes are valid from 8:00.
4-hour: ￥5,500/adult, ￥4,700/student
1-day: ￥6,500/adult, ￥5,400/student
2-day: ￥12,200/adult, ￥10,400/student
*Children under 12yo are free!
Open days: 4, 5, 11 April to 6 May
Close days: 8, 15, 22 April
Open hours (Weekdays): 06:00 – 08:00
Available Lift: No.1 (#36) & No.2 (#37) Gondolas
*All-Mountain Pass, Season Pass, NAGANO6 will not be accepted for the early morning skiing.
￥2,500/adult, ￥2,300/student, ￥1,700/child
Open days: 18, 19, 26 April to 6 May
Open hours: 06:00 – 08:30
Available Lift: 2nd Pari A or B (#61 or 62)
￥3,000/adult, ￥2,500/student, ￥2,000/child
Open days: Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from mid-March
Open hours: 06:00 – 08:00
Available Lift: 2nd Sky (#69)
*Open dates, hours and operating lift status may change depending on the weather and snow conditions. Please check the live status here.
Express, Shuttle and Local Bus Timetables
Kindly be aware that while the ski areas in Shiga Kogen are expected to operate until early May, the bus schedule will change to the summer timetable from 7 April 2026 onward.
Express Bus: Nagano ⇔ Shiga Kogen (tap to open)
- Service between Zenkoji and Nagano Station East Exit, and between Nozoki and Kusatsu Onsen (marked in green) operates from 23 April to 3 November.
- Due to volcanic restrictions at Mt. Shirane, service to Kusatsu Onsen is currently suspended until further notice.
- The express bus to Okushiga Kogen (written in red) runs only from 1 July to 31 August, and 1 November to 4 December.
- Some buses (mainly on weekends and holidays) are cashless only. Please purchase your ticket in advance, as cash is not accepted onboard.
Shuttle/Local Bus: Yudanaka/Shibu Onsen/Snow Monkey Park → Shiga Kogen (tap to open)
- Blue-box sections indicate ski shuttle buses, free until May 6 (excluding express buses written in red).
- The express bus to Okushiga Kogen (written in blue) runs only from 1 July to 31 August, and 1 November to 4 December.
- Express service between Zenkoji and Nagano Station East Exit, and between Nozoki and Kusatsu Onsen (marked in green) operates from 23 April to 3 November.
- Due to volcanic restrictions at Mt. Shirane, service from Shibutoge to Kusatsu Onsen is currently suspended until further notice.
- Service between Hotaru Onsen and Shibu Toge operates only from 23 April, 10:00 am, to 3 November.
- The blue-shaded schedule operates on weekdays only.
- The temporary Tanohara and Kanmandaki bus stops are in service from 1 June to 3 November.
Shuttle/Local Bus: Shiga Kogen → Snow Monkey Park/Shibu Onsen/Yudanaka (tap to open)
- Blue-box sections indicate ski shuttle buses, free until May 6 (excluding express buses written in red).
- The express bus to Okushiga Kogen (written in blue) runs only from 1 July to 31 August, and 1 November to 4 December.
- Express service between Zenkoji and Nagano Station East Exit, and between Nozoki and Kusatsu Onsen (marked in green) operates from 23 April to 3 November.
- Due to volcanic restrictions at Mt. Shirane, service from Shibutoge to Kusatsu Onsen is currently suspended until further notice.
- Service between Hotaru Onsen and Shibu Toge operates only from 23 April, 10:00 am, to 3 November.
- The blue-shaded schedule operates on weekdays only.
- The temporary Tanohara and Kanmandaki bus stops are in service from 1 June to 3 November.
For more detailed information, please check the banner below!
Rental Shops
Click the banner below to see which rental shops are scheduled to stay open until the end of the season.
Please note that some of the rental shops will close between late March and mid-April.
Accommodations & Restaurants
As the ski areas adjust its operations, the opening dates and hours of accommodations and restaurants will change in April.
Several restaurants will continue to offer lunch, but dinner will primarily be available only to guests staying at the each hotel.
Since dining options for the general public will be limited, we recommend booking a dinner-inclusive plan when reserving your accommodation!
Other Information
- Kids Parks will be closed from 1 April 2026.
