Ski high season in Shiga Kogen is until 31 March, 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)
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 – 5 May 2027
▼ All-Mountain Pass
- All-Mountain Pass (including season passes) are not valid after 6 May 2027.
- All-Mountain Pass sales is available both at online and ticket counters.
- Spring Skiing Consecutive Day Passes are valid only for consecutive days starting from the date of purchase.
*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
Within Shiga Kogen, local bus fares are free from early December through early May.
Typically, the bus timetable changes to the Green Season schedule in early April each year. Until then, buses operate according to the Winter Season schedule. The banner below provides bus information for the 2025–2026 Winter Season.
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).
