Shiga Kogen, Japan

Feel like trying out skiing in Shiga Kogen? Even if the route to Shiga Kogen seems long, it might very well be worth it. Below you will find useful information such as weather information, piste facts and what other ski resorts that are located close to Shiga Kogen. The season in Shiga Kogen normally starts in end November to start May.

It is currently open for skiing in Shiga Kogen and the current snow depth on the slopes is 170 centimeters. Today, 25% of the lifts and 18% of the slopes are open.

In Shiga Kogen you will find 47 lifts with a lift capacity of 72819 passengers/hour. There are 83 kilometer of groomed pistes in total, divided into 41 kilometer blue pistes, 30 kilometer red pistes and for the more experienced skiers, 12 kilometer black pistes. The vertical drop is at most 967 meter and the highest served area by the ski lift system is at 2307 meter.

If you haven't had enough of skiing after a day on the slopes, you can continue skiing even after the sun has gone down as there is the option of night skiing in Shiga Kogen. For snowboarders or the more adventurous skiers, there is also access to a fun park, as well as a halfpipe facility.

Closest ski resorts to Shiga Kogen

Ski resorts near Shiga Kogen include Nozawa Onsen (22 kilometers distance), Madarao Kogen (23 kilometers distance) and Naeba (28 kilometers distance).