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.
Ski Areas Opening Status
The following opening period is a guideline. It may change depending on snow conditions and weather.
In addition, daily operating hours may vary, so please check this page for the latest information on the day of your visit. (Updated after 8:30 daily)
- Yokoteyama/Shibutoge *Open Partially until mid-May 26
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
【✕】 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.
【✕】 Ichinose Family → Terakoya: Only on days when Terakoya Ski Area is open
【✕】 Terakoya → Ichinose Family (From Terakoya Pair Lift Exit to Ichinose Family): Only on days when Terakoya Ski Area is open
【✕】 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 sales is available only at ticket counters.
- Spring Skiing Consecutive Day Passes are valid only for consecutive days starting from the date of purchase.
Single-Area Pass (tap here to see details)
1-day: ￥6,000/adult, ￥3,000/child
2-day: ￥11,700/adult, ￥5,700/child
*Online purchase is available here. (Available until 10 May)
Open days: From April 1 until mid-May
Open hours: 07:00 – 16:15 (depends on the lift/see details here)
Available Lifts: Yokoteyama 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 pass at each individual ski area.
Single-Area Pass (tap here to see details)
￥3,000/adult, ￥2,500/student, ￥2,000/child
Open days: Weekends and public holidays in April and May, until mid-May *Scheduled to be canceled on May 1st and 2nd due to the forecast of bad weather.
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
The free shuttle bus service ends on 6 May 2026. From 7 May onward, fares will be charged even for the routes shown within the blue frame on the timetable.
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
- Okushiga Kogen, Yakebitaiyama and Maruike Kids Park are closed from 1 April 2026.
- “Yokote Shibu Park” will reopen this season with an expanded area at Yokoteyama/Shibutoge Ski Area!
Open from April 1, 2026 (operating hours: 9:00 – 15:00).
