Shiga Kogen
志賀高原スキー場
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Shiga Kogen is a ski resort in Nagano Prefecture, Chubu, Japan with 52 runs over 80 km and 967 m of vertical (1340–2307 m). A one-day adult lift ticket costs ¥6,500. There are 3 onsens within 0.3 km. Nearby lodging runs about ¥9,625 a night. The nearest station is Yudanaka (Nagano Dentetsu Line (from Nagano Shinkansen)).
36.7017, 138.5178 · Google Maps ↗
Nearest station: Yudanaka — Nagano Dentetsu Line (from Nagano Shinkansen). Bus ~45–70 min to the linked areas
Shiga Kogen base ticket office — map ↗
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- Japan's largest connected ski area (18 interlinked resorts, 1 pass)
- High altitude, reliable dry snow
- Okushiga & Yakebitaiyama on the upper mountain
- ♨ Hotel-based rotenburo (Shiga Kogen) — 0.3 km · Several hotels offer day-use sulphur baths on-mountain
- ♨ Shibu Onsen (渋温泉) — 2.8 km · Historic 9-bath onsen town en route; snow monkeys nearby
- ♨ Yudanaka Onsen (湯田中温泉) — 3 km · Onsen town at the railhead
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Common questions about Shiga Kogen
Is Shiga Kogen good for beginners?
Shiga Kogen is a reasonable beginner choice — gentle/varied terrain and a ski-school base (our read). Confirm green-run coverage before booking.
Is Shiga Kogen good for families?
Yes — Shiga Kogen has the mix families want: places to stay, 3 onsen nearby and terrain across abilities (our read).
Does Shiga Kogen get good powder?
Yes — excellent, 10.3 m of snow a year (JMA normals); among Japan's snowiest.
Does Shiga Kogen have an onsen?
Yes. There are 3 onsens recorded near Shiga Kogen, including Hotel-based rotenburo (Shiga Kogen) (0.3 km), Shibu Onsen (渋温泉) (2.8 km), Yudanaka Onsen (湯田中温泉) (3 km).
How much is a lift ticket at Shiga Kogen?
An adult one-day lift ticket at Shiga Kogen is ¥6,500 (2024/25 season).
How do you get to Shiga Kogen?
The nearest station is Yudanaka on the Nagano Dentetsu Line (from Nagano Shinkansen). Bus ~45–70 min to the linked areas
How big is Shiga Kogen?
Shiga Kogen has 52 runs totalling 80 km, with 967 m of vertical.
How much does it cost to stay near Shiga Kogen?
Lodging near Shiga Kogen runs from about ¥4,000 a night, with a median of ¥9,625 across 26 priced properties.
Data recorded for Shiga Kogen: terrain, price, access, onsen, stay, features, official. Empty fields mean unknown, not zero — nothing here is invented. Lift prices are adult 1-day, 2024/25 season, JPY.
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