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Shiga Kogen
Jinpyokaku
A century-old ryokan at Shiga Kogen's Kanbayashi entrance, near the snow monkey park, with cypress baths and kaiseki dinners. Shiga Kogen's enormous linked terrain is up the road.
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Shiga Kogen
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Resort Guide
Shiga Kogen is a large ski resort located in the Nagano Prefecture of Japan, renowned for its expansive interconnected ski area comprising 18 ski fields and over 80 kilometers of trails. The resort is situated within the Joshinetsu Kogen National Park, offering a scenic alpine environment and reliable powder snow throughout the season. Shiga Kogen is known for its variety of terrain suitable for all levels, extensive lift network, and direct access to hot springs and traditional Japanese accommodations, making it a distinctive destination for both skiing and cultural experiences.
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Shiga Kogen
Weather Forecast · 1,340m – 2,307m
Data reported at Mon, Oct 05, 10:06 AM UTC
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Closed for the season · reopens Dec 6
SnowSure reports this resort is not operating (out-of-season). SnowSure™ scores below reflect weather and snowpack signals, not open terrain.
Current Conditions
Reported Mon, Oct 05, 10:06 AM UTC
Base
1,340m
Temp
12°C
Wind
2km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
1,824m
Temp
6°C
Wind
2km/h
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14-Day Forecast
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Summit
2,307m
Temp
6°C
Wind
2km/h
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Lift Status
of 48
10-Day Forecast
Summit (2,307m) · Updated Mon, Oct 05, 10:06 AM UTC
Today
5
10°
2°
Tue
6
7°
2°
Wed
7
6°
-3°
Thu
8
9°
-2°
Fri
9
12°
1°
Sat
10
12°
1°
Sun
11
11°
1°
Season vs Historic
Updated Mon, Oct 05, 10:06 AM UTC
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Season Total
This Season to Date
+84%
vs 5-Year Avg
363cm avg by now
+101%
vs 30-Year Avg
326cm avg by now
363cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
The last completed season totaled ~304.9 cm. That's 16% below the 5-year average (363 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 6% below the 30-year average (326 cm).
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Last synced Mon, Oct 05, 10:06 AM UTC
Top Après Ski
The Japan Ski Resort Bar – Located in the heart of Shiga Kogen, this cozy and welcoming bar is renowned for its extensive selection of Japanese whiskies, craft beers, and warm après-ski ambiance, making it a favorite gathering spot for skiers to unwind and socialize after a day on the slopes.
LUXSKI Hotels
1 hotel in Shiga Kogen
Frequently Asked Questions
Shiga Kogen — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about skiing and staying in Shiga Kogen, Japan.
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Shiga Kogen has 84 runs. and 48 lifts. covering 1000 skiable acres. The elevation ranges from 1340m to 2307m. with a vertical drop of 967m. The resort averages 472 inches / 1200 cm of snowfall annually..
LUXSKI features 1 curated luxury hotel near Shiga Kogen: Jinpyokaku (5★). All hotels are handpicked for exceptional quality, service, and proximity to the slopes.
You can browse and book luxury ski hotels at Shiga Kogen directly on LUXSKI. Visit the Shiga Kogen destination page to see all available hotels, check real-time room availability and pricing, and book with free cancellation options. You can also contact our concierge team at concierge@lux.ski for personalized trip planning.