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Spring Skiing and Early Morning Skiing Info

Ski high season in Shiga Kogen is until 31st March, and then Spring skiing season starts from 1st April except for some ski areas. Please refer to this page to get the information about spring season opening hours and lift pass prices.
*The closure date may change depending on the weather and snow conditions.

Ski Areas Opening Status

 

Opening Status Map

 

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Connection Course Status

【〇】 Okushiga Kogen ⇔ Yakebitaiyama (Flat groomed path about 100m long)
【〇】 Okushiga Kogen ⇔ Yakebitaiyama (lower section/veers left from the middle of the Giant Slalom course)
*Okushiga Kogen ⇔ Yakebitaiyama connection course is open only the days when Okushiga 4th Pair is operated.
【〇】 Ichinose Family ⇔ Tannenomori Okojo ⇔ Takamagahara *Tannenomori Lift will close after 4 April
【〇】 Ichinose Family  →  Terakoya *Available only on Terakoya Ski Area’s operating days
【〇】 Terakoya → Ichinose Family (From Terakoya Pair Lift Exit to Ichinose Family)
*Available only on Terakoya Ski Area’s operating days
【✕】 Ichinose Diamond ⇔ Ichinose Family (Connecting via an overpass)
【✕】 Kumanoyu ⇔ Yokoteyama: The road is closed. To Yokoteyama, please access by shuttle bus or car.

 

Spring Skiing Lift Pass

  • If you have already purchased the All-Mountain Pass (which is valid for all ski areas in Shiga Kogen), there is no need to purchase a separate Spring Skiing Pass for each ski area.
  • All-Mountai Pass is only available at the ticket counter of the operating ski areas, the online purchase is no longer available. See All-Mountain Pass price list here.
  • If you plan to visit only one specific ski area, it is more affordable to purchase the area pass for that particular area.
  • Spring Skiing 1-day pass is only valid on the day of purchase, 2-day pass is only valid on the day of purchase and the following day.
  • After 7 May, All-Mountain Pass and Season Pass are no longer available. Please purchase the pass for each ski area.
Read more about all the Spring Skiing lift pass prices and opening hours info
Okushiga Kogen

4-hour: ¥4,700/adult, ¥2,300/child
1-day: ¥5,400/adult, ¥2,700/child
*Ticket sales available only at the ticket counter. Online ticket purchase is not available.
 
Oepn days: Gondola, 2nd & 3rd Rapid Pair until 6 May / 1st Rapid Pair until 6 April / 4th Pair until 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25 April to 6 May
Open hours (Weekdays): 08:30 – 16:00
Open hours (Weekends and public holidays): 08:00 – 16:00 (1st and 4th will start at 08:30)

Yakebitaiyama

2-hour: ¥4,000/adult, ¥3,500/student
4-hour: ¥5,000/adult, ¥4,500/student
1-day: ¥6,000/adult, ¥5,300/student
*Children under 12yo are free!
*Online ticket purchase at discounted price is available here.
 
Close days: 9, 16, 23 April
Open hours (Weekdays): 06:00 – 14:00 (Until 25 April)
Open hours (Weekends): 06:00 – 15:30
 
*The All-mountain Pass is only available for use after 08:00. If you have the All-mountain Pass and wish to use it during the early morning hours (06:00-08:00), you will need to purchase a separate 2-hour pass. Alternatively, if you purchase the Yakebitaiyama 1-day pass, you can use it during all hours.

Terakoya

1 day: ¥5,000/adult, ¥2,500/child
*Ticket sales available only at the ticket counter. Online ticket purchase is not available.
 
Open days: Everyday until 31 March, 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 April to 6 May
Open hours: 09:10 – 15:50

Takamagahara Mammoth

1 day: ¥5,000/adult, ¥2,500/child
*Ticket sales available only at the ticket counter. Online ticket purchase is not available.
 
Open days: Everyday until 31 March, 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 April to 6 May
Open hours: 08:30 – 16:00

Ichinose Family

1 day: ¥5,000/adult, ¥2,500/child
*Ticket sales available only at the ticket counter. Online ticket purchase is not available.
 
Open days: Everyday until 6 May
*No.2 Pair will operate either A or B line, on 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 April to 6 May
Open hours: 08:30 – 16:00

Kumanoyu

1-day: ¥6,200/adult, ¥5,900/student, ¥3,000/child
2-day: ¥12,300/adult, ¥11,400/student, ¥6,000/child
*Online ticket purchase (Season Pass only) is available here.
 
Open days: Everyday until 6 May
Open hours: No. 1 Pair 08:30 – 16:30 / No. 2 Pair 08:00 – 16:00

Yokoteyama/Shibutoge

4-hour: ¥5,300/adult, ¥2,600/child
1-day: ¥5,600/adult, ¥2,800/child
2-day: ¥10,800/adult, ¥5,500/child
*Online ticket purchase is available here. (Japanese page only)
 
Open days: Everyday until 6 May
Open hours: 08:30 – 16:30

 
*Open dates, hours and operating lift status may change depending on the weather and snow conditions. Please check the live status here.

 

Early Morning Lift Pass

Early Morning Ski is not available for use with the Season Pass or the All-Mountain lift pass. Please purchase a lift pass for the specific ski area where you will be using.

Read more about all the Early Morning lift pass prices and opening hours info
Okushiga Kogen

¥2,300/adult, ¥1,100/child
*Only Early Morning pass and Mt. 3 Season pass can be used
 
Open days: 5, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27, 29, 3-6 May
Open hours: 06:30 – 08:00
Lift: 2nd High-speed (#39)

Yakebitaiyama

2-hour: ¥4,000/adult, ¥3,500/student
4-hour: ¥5,000/adult, ¥4,500/student
1-day: ¥6,000/adult, ¥5,300/student
*Children under 12yo are free!
 
Open days: No. 1 Gondola (#36), No. 2 Gondola (#37) 5, 6, 12-15, 17-22, 24 April to 6 May
Open hours (Weekdays): 06:00 – 08:00
*All-Mountain Pass, Season Pass, NAGANO6 will not be accepted for the early morning skiing.

Takamagahara Mammoth

¥2,500/adult, ¥2,500/child
 
Open days: 26-29 April, 3-6 May
Open hours: 06:00 – 08:00
Lift: Quad (#20)

Ichinose Family

¥2,500/adult, ¥2,500/child
 
Open days: 26-29 April, 3-6 May
Open hours: 06:00 – 08:00
Lift: 2nd Pair B (#25)

Kumanoyu

¥2,500/adult, ¥2,300/student, ¥1,700/child
 
Open days: 19, 20, 26 April to 6 May
Open hours: 06:00 – 08:30
Lift: 1st Pair (#60), 2nd Pair (#61)

Yokoteyama/Shibutoge

¥3,000/adult, ¥2,500/student, ¥2,000/child
 
Open days: Only on weekends & public holidays until 20 April and 26 April to 6 May
Open hours: 06:00 – 08:00
Lift: 2nd Sky (#69), Shibutoge 1st Romance (#74) *Open from 25 April

 
*Open dates, hours and operating lift status may change depending on the weather and snow conditions. Please check the live status here.

 

Express/Shuttle Bus Timetables

Nagano to Shiga Kogen (Click to enlarge)

Shiga Kogen to Nagano (Click to enlarge)

Shiga Kogen Yamanoeki will be closed from 1 to 22 April. The restroom is available at the Shiga Kogen Tourism Information Centre across from Yamanoeki.
The Information Centre is open daily 09:00 – 16:00.

 

Rental Shops

The following three rental shops are scheduled to remain open until the end of this season.
Please note that other rental shops will close between late March and mid-April.

  • ICHINOSE AREA: SnowCan
    • Location: Ichinose Diamond Ski Area

      Nearest Bus Stop: Ichinose Ski Resort

      Open hours: 8:00 – 18:00 (could be changed)

      TEL: +81 269-35-2755

 

Accommodations & Restaurants

As the ski areas adjust its operations, the opening dates and hours of accommodations and restaurants will change in April.
Several restaurants will continue to offer lunch, but dinner will primarily be available only to guests staying at the each hotel.
 
Since dining options for the general public will be limited, we recommend booking a dinner-inclusive plan when reserving your accommodation!
 

 

Other Information

  • Kids Parks will be closed from 1 April 2025.
  • Snow Park will be NEWLY OPEN at Shibutoge Webber Course in Shibutoge Ski Area from 1 April to 6 May 2025!

    *Starting from 18 March, snow removal will begin around the second slope road, so skiing around the road will not be allowed.

    *Park construction is underway in the Shibutoge area and Weber course, and there are roped-off restricted areas for safety. Please refrain from entering these areas to prevent accidents.

    *For more details, please contact Yokoteyama Ski Resort

 

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0269-34-2344

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