Shiga Kogen 18 Ski Area

4.5

This ski resort is located in Shimotakai County, Nagano Prefecture. The facility name is actually the collective name for several ski slopes of varying sizes and is one of the largest ski resorts in Japan. The area is known for its abundant snowfalls, and during ski season the resort bustles with locals and tourists alike. Each slope has its own unique character and they are all connected via free lifts; there are also shuttle busses. There's something for skiers of all levels here - for example, the resort offers classes for children and beginners, and there's a highly difficult, 30 degree Olympic Course used during the Nagano Olympics. Some of the slopes have lights for nighttime skiing, ensuring that visitors can enjoy a full day of winter sports here.

Spot details

Address: Nagano Shimotakai-gun Yamanouchimachi Shigakogen Map
Area: Kita-Shinano Area
Phone: 0269342588
Hours: 8:30-16:30

[Night game]
18:30-21:00
* Inquiries required for each ski resort (Yakebitai, Takamagahara Manmos, Kumanoyu, Ichinose Family, Okushiga Kogen, Yokoteyama Shibutoge)
Closed: open everyday (business period varies depending on each ski resort)
Fees: Please check the website for details as they vary from season to season. (https://www.shigakogen-ski.or.jp/winter/ticket/)
Parking Lot: Available(6,200spaces)
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX)
Smoking: Available (Not available while on board the lift gondola)

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Great Area, shame about slow lifts

Reviewed : 2023.02.22

Highly recommended for both on & off-piste skiing, although many lifts are slow and none have footrests, so tired legs !
Endless ski resort

Reviewed : 2021.01.04

This is a rough-and-ready sort of place, with tremendous opportunities for exploration. Sometimes a bit of walking is required and the whole experience is adventurous.
Great snow, variety of slopes!

Reviewed : 2020.06.10

We had an incredible time skiing in Shiga Kogen. The resort was really well run, there were a vast variety of slopes and the snow was incredible. Didnt get a chance to cover it all in the time we...