Shiga Kogen Mountain Resort

To access Shiga Kogen Mountain Resort from Tokyo Station, take the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Nagano Station (approx. 1 hour 30 mins), and then a direct express bus (approx. 70-80 mins). You can also transfer to a route bus from Yudanaka Station. By car, it is about 50 mins from Joshin-Etsu Expressway Shinshu-Nakano IC.

Yes, at Shiga Kogen Mountain Resort, a free shuttle bus runs throughout the entire Shiga Kogen area, making it easy to travel between the various dispersed ski slopes.

A single "All-Mountain Common Lift Ticket (IC Key Ticket)" allows you to ski and ride lifts across all 18 ski areas in Shiga Kogen Mountain Resort. A wide variety of tickets are available, from 1-day passes to multi-day tickets for longer stays.

At Shiga Kogen Mountain Resort, the 13 ski areas in the "Central Area" are directly connected by lifts to form an extensive long course network. To travel between distant areas like "Yakebitaiyama/Okushiga Area" and "Kumanoyu/Shibutoge Area," you can use connecting courses or the free shuttle bus.

At Shiga Kogen Mountain Resort, because the base elevation is very high, you can enjoy some of Japan's best all natural snow and powder across all slopes. A major highlight is the long season, which often lasts until around the Golden Week (early May).

At Shiga Kogen Mountain Resort, there are hot spring hotels right inside Shiga Kogen. Furthermore, at the base of the mountain lies the "Yudanaka-Shibu Onsen-kyo," where you can enjoy traditional public bath hopping and the charming atmosphere of historic hot springs.

At Shiga Kogen Mountain Resort, there are many hotels and ryokans equipped with hot springs scattered throughout the entire Shiga Kogen area, with a high concentration in the Ichinose and Hasuike areas offering great slope access. The Yudanaka-Shibu Onsen-kyo at the mountain base also has numerous ryokans.

At Shiga Kogen Mountain Resort, many hotels and ryokans in Shiga Kogen are adjacent to the slopes, offering ski-in/ski-out access or very similar conditions. Accommodations in the Ichinose and Takamagahara areas are particularly convenient.

At Shiga Kogen Mountain Resort, the season runs from late December to early April. January to March is generally the best time to experience top-tier Honshu powder snow due to the high base elevation. Some slopes stay open through Golden Week.

At Shiga Kogen Mountain Resort, since Shiga Kogen is a vast area comprising 18 resorts ideal for a long course journey, we recommend buying the all-mountain common lift ticket (IC Key Ticket) online in advance to avoid crowds. Check the direct bus schedule from Nagano Station and strategically use the area's free shuttle buses to explore efficiently.