Shiga Kogen is one of Japan’s largest ski fields, consisting of 18 interconnected ski areas.
To match every rider’s needs, we offer a variety of lift passes — from All-Mountain pass to Area-Specific passes and flexible Point Tickets.
Not sure which lift pass to choose? Don’t worry — we’ve put together some recommendations based on your skill level and travel schedule. Let’s find the perfect option for you!
Lift Ticket Overview
Shiga Kogen has 18 ski areas, offering a variety of lift tickets, ranging from tickets valid for specific areas to those that allow access to all the ski resorts in the region.
All-Mountain Pass – A pass valid for all ski areas within Shiga Kogen
- High Season Pass – Valid from December to March
- Early Season/Spring Season Pass – Valid for November/December and April/May
- Early Morning Skiing Pass – Valid for a limited period
- Night Skiing Pass – Valid for a limited period
- 4-hour Pass
- Point Pass
- With Meal Coupon
- Adult + Child Pack
- Adult + Student Pack
Area Pass – A pass valid for specific ski resorts within the 18 ski areas
More detail for the Area Pass prices for each ski area can be found at their websites below.
- Okushiga Kogen Ski Area
- Yakebitaiyama Ski Area
- Central Ski Area (covers Ichinose Family, Ichinose Diamond, Ichinose Yamanokami, Takamagahara Mammoth, Tannenomori Okojo, Nishitateyama, Higashitateyama, Terakoya, Hoppo Bunadaira, Giant, Hasuike, Maruike, and Sun Valley)
- Kumanoyu Area
- Yokoteyama/Shibutoge Area
| Pass Type | Online | On-Site | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-Mountain Pass (High Season) | ✅ | ✅ | Valid Dec–Mar |
| All-Mountain Pass (Early/Spring Season) | ✅ | ✅ | Nov–Dec & Apr–May |
| Meal Coupon Pass | ✅ | ❌ | Online exclusive |
| Adult + Child Pack | ✅ | ❌ | Online exclusive |
| Adult + Student Pack | ✅ | ❌ | Online exclusive |
| Area Pass (Some Resorts) | ✅ | ✅ | Availability varies by area |
| Area Pass (Other Resorts) | ❌ | ✅ | Only available at ticket offices |
| Early Morning Skiing Pass | ❌ | ✅ | Limited time only |
| Night Skiing Pass | ❌ | ✅ | Limited time only |
For Beginner Riders
If you’re a beginner or trying winter sports for the first time, we recommend starting with a more flexible option. The All-Mountain pass might be too much for your first day — instead, a Point Ticket or Area pass could be the perfect choice.
◆ Point Tickets – Available Only at Ticket Counters
Points are assigned to each lift and gondola. If you plan to ski at a specific area only, you can purchase the total points required for the lifts and gondolas you want to use.
- Choose any point between 20 and 50 points / ￥3,600 – ￥9,000
- 1 point for Adult ￥180 / Child ￥90
- Reloadable but non-refundable
- The point tickets can be used on any lift within Shiga Kogen
- Available at each ski resort ticket counters, online purchase is not available
▶ The list of points can be checked here.
Click on “?” icon to see the list and refer to the “Shiga Kogen Mountain Resort Point Pass”
1. Check the Live Lift Status page
2. Click on a ski resort name in the map (written only in Japanese) or scroll down to your preferred ski area
3. You will find the points you need to take the lift
4. Purchase the points you need at the ticket offices of each ski resorts. Enjoy!
◆ The Area Pass – Following prices are for 24-25 Season
Shiga Kogen is divided into 5 areas and each area provides its own area lift pass. If you plan to use only a specific ski area, you can purchase lift tickets from the links below.
- Okushiga Kogen area 1 day pass ￥6,000 (available at Okushiga Kogen Ski Resort ticket counter)
- Yakebitaiyama area 1 day pass ￥8,000, Online purchase ￥6,500
- Central area 1 day pass ￥6,000
- Kumanoyu area 1 day pass ￥6,500
- Yokoteyama / Shibutoge area 1 day pass ￥6,000
Each area offers beginner slopes to expert level slopes and could be large enough to play around in a whole day.
For Intermediate & Advance Riders
Confident on your board or skis? Take your adventure further with an All-Mountain pass and explore the entire Shiga Kogen area.
Prefer to take it easy? An Area pass still offers plenty of great terrain!
◆ 1 day All-Mountain Pass
Ticket Counter Sales: ￥9,000
Online Sales: ￥8,000
For a Half-Day Visit
If you’re visiting for just half a day, a 4-Hours Pass or a Point Ticket would be a smart and flexible choice.
These options allow you to enjoy the slopes at your own pace without the need for a full-day commitment—perfect for travelers on a tight schedule or those looking for a more relaxed experience.
◆ 4-Hours Pass
- All-Mountain 4-Hours Pass ￥7,000
- Okushiga Kogen area 4-Hours Pass ￥5,000 (available at Okushiga Kogen Ski Resort ticket counter)
- Yakebitaiyama area 4-Hours Pass ￥6,200, Online purchase ￥5,500
- Central area 4-Hours Pass ￥5,200
- Kumanoyu area 4-Hours Pass ￥6,500
- Yokoteyama / Shibutoge area 4-hours Pass ￥5,300
◆ Point ticket
- Choose any point between 20 and 50 points / ￥3,600 – ￥9,000
- 1 point for Adult ￥180 / Child ￥90
- Reloadable but non-refundable
- The point tickets can be used on any lift within Shiga Kogen
- Available at each ski resort ticket counters, online purchase is not available
Other Special Offers
Want to save while enjoying more? These special offers combine lift passes with added value — perfect for families or food lovers!
◆ Meal Ticket includes lift pass
- 1 day lift pass + meal voucher: ￥8,700
- 2 day lift pass + meal voucher: ￥16,900
- 3 day lift pass + meal voucher: ￥25,100
*Price per adult
*You will receive a printed voucher when you get a physical lift pass at a ski resort
*No change will be given when you use the food voucher
*Non-refundable
*This meal voucher can be used at the restaurants which are listed here
*Valid from 20 December 2025 to 31 March 2026
◆ Adult + Child Pack Pass
- 1 day lift pass for an adult + a child: ￥10,000
- 2 day lift pass for an adult + a child: ￥19,000
- 3 day lift pass for an adult + a child: ￥28,000
*Adult=19-59 years old / Child=0-12 years old
