We would like to inform you that the winter road closures for the 2025–2026 winter season in the Shiga Kogen area have been confirmed as follows.
Even on routes that are normally open to traffic, sudden closures may occur due to freezing or snowfall depending on weather conditions. Please be sure to check the weather forecast and traffic restrictions in advance whenever possible.
National Route R292 “Shiga-Kusatsu Kogen Route”
Shiga-Kusatsu Kogen Route（From Shiga Kogen Yosaka Gate to Kusatsu Tenguyama Gate）is Temporary Closed due to icy road condition, as of 3 November 2025.
LOCATION
From Yosaka Gate to Kusatsu Tenguyama Gate
WINTER CLOSURE
From 12 November 2025 at 13:00 to 22 April 2026 at 10:00
Prefectural Road 502 “Okushiga Kogen Sakae Line”
LOCATION
From Okushiga Gate (Okushiga Kogen) to Nozawa Onsen Village (Incl. Kayano-daira and Akiyamago Village)
WINTER CLOSURE
From 10 November 2025 at 10:00 to 15 May 2026 at 14:00
Prefectural Road 66 “Toyonominami Shiga Koen Line”
Toyonominami Shiga Koen Line From Kasagatake Gate to Yamada Onsen Village is Temporary Closed due to icy road condition, as of 3 November 2025.
LOCATION
From From Shiga Kogen Kasagatake Gate to Takayama Village (Yamada Onsen)
WINTER CLOSURE
From 7 November 2025 at 15:00 to 22 May 2026 at 15:00
