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All area
【End】Okomin “Senbei” snacks will be a gift for visitors!
February 25th : Ski resorts in Shiga Kogen will offer Okomin “Senbei” snacks for visitors to celebrate the winter season together! Please note that the number of snacks is limited.
For more information : https://shigakogen-ski.or.jp/winter/news/2024/02/225/index.html
Kid’s day 12/17, 1/21, 2/18, 3/17, 4/21
Through December to April, every 3rd Sunday of the month, it’s a kid’s day! The all mountain lift pass is free of charge for children 12 years old and younger.
＊One lift pass for pre-school child is free with an adult who already has acquired a lift pass.
Snowshoe tour
January to March: Welcome to Shiga Kogen in winter season! You can discover wild forests entirely covered with white snow through the snowshoe tours. How about trying a different snow activity other than skiing or snowboarding?
Reservation and more details:
https://shizenhogo-center.shigakogen.gr.jp/english/?lg=en
Powder Express bus ticket
December 2nd to April 1st : We have started selling economical round-trip bus tickets from Yudanaka Station to Shiga Kogen. You can purchase Round Trip Bus ticket for ¥1,200/adult and ¥500/child with the Online Purchase in advance. Enjoy Shiga Kogen with the discount bus ticket service!
How to access to Shiga Kogen:
https://www.shigakogen.gr.jp/english/topics/shiga-kogen-bus-service-information.html
Online ticket purchase:
https://shigakogen-ski.or.jp/wamazing/index.html
Snow Monkey bus ticket
January 9th to April 1st : We are pleased to offer special round-trip bus tickets from Shiga Kogen to the Snow Monkey Park bus stop. Why not seize the opportunity this winter to witness wild monkeys soaking in hot springs—the only place in the world where this occurs?
You can purchase this ticket at the hotel where you lodge in Shiga Kogen.
More details:
https://www.shigakogen.gr.jp/english/enjoy/snowmonkeybus.html
Central Area
“Enjoy Maruike” lottery at Maruike snow land
Maruike snow land offers lottery events for kids. The first hundred who will arrive can participate to a lottery at every event date. You can try to win a lift pass or the original Shiga Kogen items.
Date: February 24th, March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 20th, 23rd, 24th
Hour: 10:00 – 11:30
Adress: Maruike snow land at Maruike ski resort
Kumanoyu ski resort
Sunset viewing tour 2024
Dates: March 22nd, 23rd, 29th, 30th
Fee: Adult ¥2,000(age 13~), Child ¥1,500
Schedule: 17:00 Reception at Kumanoyu ski resort center house
17:15~ Take the 3rd quad lift and enjoy the panoramic view from the summit until sunset
Around 18:30 Get the lift and down the mountain
【End】Kumanoyu Special Day
February 11th : Free night skiing for everyone during 18:30 – 21:00!
Also there is a free drink service at center house during 19:30 – 21:00.
Call for torchlight skiing at 1st lift during 21:00 – 21:15(limited for 100 persons, first-come first-served).
*Please be aware that torch could dirty your ski wears. Please participate without ski poles.
Kumanoyu ski resort 3rd lift is for everyone!
December 16th to March 31st : You can take this lift on round-trip even if you don’t carry ski nor snowboard. Let’s have a look this magnifique view from the summit!
More details:
https://shigakogen-ski.or.jp/winter/news/2024/01/new-snow-activity/index.html
Yokoteyama ski resort
【End】Snow Monster tour
After the business hours of Yokoteyama ski resort, their snow cat brings you to the top of the Yokoteyama mountain where you would encounter snow monsters and a beautiful night view from the 2,307m summit.
Date: February 23rd, 25th, 26th, 27th ＊a prior reservation is required.
For more details and make your reservation:
https://yokoteyama2307-com.translate.goog/2024/02/02/snow_monster_tour/?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=ja&_x_tr_pto=wapp
【End】Twilight Tour
Yokoteyama ski resort is the highest altitude in Shiga Kogen, and “Nozoki” is the viewpoint at the middle of this resort area. Normally “Nozoki” is closed during winter season but this winter, they provide the Twilight tour their the snow cat brings you there. Let’s enjoy the great scenery surrounded by the stars.
Date: Every day from March 1st to 10th
Location: Yokoteyama ski resort
For more details and make a reservation : https://yokoteyama2307-com.translate.goog/2024/02/21/twilight_tour/?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=ja&_x_tr_pto=wapp
Yakebitaiyama ski resort
YAKEBI VALLEY
From January 27th : YAKEBI VALLEY, the ungroomed tree run slope, is now open! Only for expert riders. Open only after safety verification is settled.
More details:
https://www.princehotels.co.jp/ski/shiga/winter/powdersnow/en/
Free lift pass for kids
Yakebitai ski resort is free of charge for children 12 years old and under! Get a free season lift pass for kids at the ticket center.
First track sessions
Every Saturday and Sunday from January 6th to March 24, 2024
Location : No.1 Gondola
Available slopes : Olympic Trail, Giant Slalom Trail
Price : 2000yen
Enjoy the special experience to ride a freshly groomed slope!
Private night skiing
Until March 24th (without night skiing open days) : You can reserve E 4th Romance lift and E1 South course (970m), or D 3rd Rapid lift and D2 East course (800m) for exclusive use.
For more information and reservations, please directly contact Prince Hotel Shiga Kogen:
https://www.princehotels.com/en/ski/shiga_kogen/index.html
【End】e-SNOW BIKE PARK ＆ TOUR
e-SNOW PARK and e-SNOW TOUR are open for e-SNOW BIKE riding.
Date: from February 14th to March 3rd ＊closed on February 20th,21st,28th and 29th
For more information and make a reservation: https://posts.etrailpark.com/snow_shiga2024.html?fbclid=IwAR3jadB8Yi9tJJj1m9B_25oXGhunMhtgm4SM3qlgeYCIDJ_P_KbNSCVcGag
Okushiga Kogen ski resort
Okushiga day
January 9th to the end of this season : Okushiga area lift pass is 900yen discount on the 9th, 19th, and 29th of each month.
【End】The Okushiga day and a lottery event
Okushiga Kogen ski resort provide a lottery event. Buy a lift pass at the ticket counter at Okushiga Kogen ski resort and participate to the lottery. You may win an Okushiga Kogen original item!
Date: February 29th
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