Ski high season in Shiga Kogen is until 31st March, and then Spring skiing season starts from 1st April except for some ski areas. Please refer to this page to get the information about spring season opening hours and lift pass prices.
*The closure date may change depending on the weather and snow conditions.
Ski Areas Opening Status
*Shiga Kogen Resort Gondola – Bunadaira Gondola – Higashitateyama Gondola will close from 1 April 2025.
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 *Available only on Terakoya Ski Area’s operating days
【〇】 Terakoya → Ichinose Family (From Terakoya Pair Lift Exit to Ichinose Family)
*Available only on Terakoya Ski Area’s operating days
【〇】 Ichinose Diamond ⇔ Ichinose Family (Connecting via an overpass)
Spring Skiing Lift Pass
- If you have already purchased the All-Mountain Pass (which is valid for all ski areas in Shiga Kogen), there is no need to purchase a separate Spring Skiing Pass for each ski area.
- All-Mountai Pass is only available at the ticket counter of the operating ski areas, the online purchase is no longer available. See All-Mountain Pass price list here.
- If you plan to visit only one specific ski area, it is more affordable to purchase the area pass for that particular area.
- Spring Skiing 1-day pass is only valid on the day of purchase, 2-day pass is only valid on the day of purchase and the following day.
- After 7 May, All-Mountain Pass and Season Pass are no longer available. Please purchase the pass for each ski area.
Read more about all the Spring Skiing lift pass prices and opening hours info here
1-day: ￥6,000/adult, ￥3,000/child
2-day: ￥11,700/adult, ￥5,700/child
*Online ticket purchase is available here. (Japanese page only)
Open days: 1st Sky until 11 May, 2nd Sky until 18 May, 3rd Sky until 6 May, 4th Pair until 22 May, Shibutoge Romance until 25 May
Open hours: 08:30 – 16:30
1-day: ￥6,200/adult, ￥5,500/student, ￥3,000/child
2-day: ￥11,900/adult, ￥10,600/student, ￥5,600/child
*Online ticket purchase (Season Pass only) is available here.
Open days: Everyday until 11 May
Open hours: 08:00 – 16:00
Available Lift: No. 2 Pair (#61)
4-hour: ￥5,200/adult, ￥2,600/child
1-day: ￥6,000/adult, ￥3,000/child
*Online ticket purchase (Season Pass only) is available here.
Oepn days: Everyday until 6 May
Open hours (Weekdays): 08:30 – 16:00
Open hours (Weekends and public holidays): 08:00 – 16:00
Available Lift: Gondola, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Rapid Pair
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.
Close days: 8, 15, 22 April
Open hours (Weekends): 08:00 – 15:30
*The All-mountain Pass is only available for use after 08:00. If you have the All-mountain Pass and wish to use it during the early morning hours (06:00-08:00), you will need to purchase a separate 2-hour pass. Alternatively, if you purchase the Yakebitaiyama 1-day pass, you can use it during all hours.
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 31 March, 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 April to 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: Everyday until 31 March, 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 April to 6 May
Open hours: 08:30 – 16:20
Lift: Quad (#20)
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 – 16:30
Lift: Quad (#23), No. 2 Pair B Line(#25)
*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
Early Morning Ski is not available for use with the Season Pass or the All-Mountain lift pass. Please purchase a lift pass for the specific ski area where you will be using.
Read more about all the Early Morning lift pass prices and opening hours info
￥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
Open hours: 06:30 – 08:00
Lift: 2nd High-speed (#39)
2-hour: ￥4,000/adult, ￥3,500/student
4-hour: ￥5,000/adult, ￥4,500/student
1-day: ￥6,000/adult, ￥5,300/student
*Children under 12yo are free!
Open days: Everyday until 6 May
Open hours (Weekdays): 06:00 – 08:00
Lift: No. 1 Gondola (#36), 4th Romance (#45)
*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: Everyday until 6 May
Open hours: 06:00 – 08:30
Lift: 1st Pair (#60), 2nd Pair (#61)
￥3,000/adult, ￥2,500/student, ￥2,000/child
Open days: Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from mid-March till the end of May
Open hours: 06:00 – 08:00
Lift: 2nd Sky (#69), 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.
Express/Shuttle Bus Timetables
▼ Nagano to Shiga Kogen (Click to enlarge)
▼ Shiga Kogen to Nagano (Click to enlarge)
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.
