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 Resorts Opening Status
- Okushiga Kogen
- Yakebitaiyama
↳ No. 1 Gondola (#36) *Close on 9, 16-17, 21-24 April, No. 2 Gondola (#37) *Close on 9, 14-16, 23 April, 2nd High-speed (#39) *Until 6 April, 3rd High-speed (#40) *Until 23 March, 4th Romance (#45) *Operates only on 15, 16, 22, 23 March
- Terakoya
- Takamagahara Mammoth
- Ichinose Family
- Ichinose Diamond
- Kumanoyu
- Yokoteyama/Shibutoge (As long as there is snow!)
↳ 2nd (#69), 3rd Sky (#70), 4th Pair (#71), Shibutoge No. 1 Romance (#74)
- Sun Valley
- Maruike (includes Kids Park)
- Hasuike
- Giant
- Higashitateyama
- Tannenomori Okojo
- Ichinose Yamanokami
*Shiga Kogen Resort Gondola – Bunadaira Gondola – Higashitateyama Gondola will close from 1 April 2025.
Course Connection Status
【〇】Yokoteyama ⇔ Shibutouge (Connecting around summit)
【〇】Ichinose Family ⇔ Tannenomori Okojo ⇔ Takamagahara (Tannenomori will close when the snowfall decreases)
【〇】Ichinose Family → Terakoya (Connected via top of Quad lift)
【〇】Terakoya → Ichinose Family (From Terakoya pair summit to Ichinose Family summit)
【〇】Ichinose Diamond ⇔ Ichinose Family (Connecting via an overpass)
【〇】Okushiga Kogen ⇔ Yakebitaiyama (Flat groomed pass of about 100m long, open until there are enough snow)
Spring Season Lift Pass
– Spring Season Pass is only available at the ticket counter of the ski resorts, not available on the online purchase.
– 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.
Read more about all the Spring Ski lift pass prices and opening hours info
4-hour: ￥4,700/adult, ￥2,300/child
1-day: ￥5,400/adult, ￥2,700/child
Oepn days: Everyday until 6 May
4-hour: ￥5,000/adult, ￥4,500/student
1-day: ￥6,000/adult, ￥5,300/student
2-day: ￥11,300/adult, ￥9,800/student
*Children under 12yo are free!
Open hours (Weekdays): 08:00 – 15:30 (from 31 March to 11 April) / 06:00 – 14:00 (from 14 to 25 April)
Open hours (Weekends): 06:00 – 15:30
1 day: ￥5,000/adult, ￥2,500/child
Oepn days: Everyday until 31 March, 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 April to 6 May
Open hours: 09:10 – 15:50
1 day: ￥5,000/adult, ￥2,500/child
Oepn days: Everyday until 31 March, 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 April to 6 May
Open hours: 08:30 – 16:20
1 day: ￥5,000/adult, ￥2,500/child
Oepn days: Everyday until 6 May
Open hours: 08:30 – 16:20
1 day: ￥5,000/adult, ￥2,500/child
Oepn days: Everyday until 31 March, 5, 6, 26 April to 6 May
Open hours: 08:30 – 16:20
1-day: ￥6,200/adult, ￥5,900/student, ￥3,000/child
2-day: ￥12,300/adult, ￥11,400/student, ￥6,000/child
Oepn days: Everyday until 6 May
Open hours: No. 1 Pair 08:30 – 16:30 / No. 2 Pair 08:00 – 16:00 / No. 3 Quad 09:00 – 15:30
*No. 3 Quad is only operating on weekends and public holidays
4-hour: ￥5,300/adult, ￥2,600/child
1-day: ￥5,600/adult, ￥2,800/child
2-day: ￥10,800/adult, ￥5,500/child
Oepn days: Everyday until 6 May
Open hours: 08:30 – 16:30
*Open dates, open hours and operating lift status may change depending on the weather and snow conditions. Please ask directly to ski resorts for more information.
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 resort where you will be using.
Read more about all the Early Morning lift pass prices and opening hours info
￥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)
4-hour: ￥5,000/adult, ￥4,500/student
1-day: ￥6,000/ adult, ￥5,300/student
2-day: ￥11,300/ adult, ￥9,800/student
*Children under 12yo are free!
Open days: No. 1 Gondola (#36) 5, 6, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25 April to 6 May / No. 2 Gondola (#37) 17-22, 24 April to 6 May
Open hours (Weekdays): 06:00 – 14:00
Open hours (Weekends): 06:00 – 15:30
￥2,500/adult, ￥2,500/child
Oepn days: 26-29 April, 3-6 May
Open hours: 06:00 – 08:30
Lift: Quad (#20)
￥2,500/adult, ￥2,500/child
Oepn days: 26-29 April, 3-6 May
Open hours: 06:00 – 08:00
Lift: 2nd Pair B (#25)
￥2,500/adult, ￥2,300/student, ￥1,700/child
Oepn days: 19, 20, 26 April to 6 May
Open hours: 06:00 – 08:30
Lift: 1st Pair (#60), 2nd Pair (#61)
￥3,000/adult, ￥2,500/student, ￥2,000/child
Oepn days: Early April to later May
Open hours: 06:00 – 08:00
Lift: 2nd Sky (#69), Shibutoge 1st Romance (#74) *Once the road will open
*Open dates, business hours and operating lift status may change depending on the weather and snow conditions. Please ask directly to ski resorts for more information.
Express/Shuttle Bus Timetables
- Express Bus Timetable (Betweent Nagano Station to Shiga Kogen)
- Route/Shuttle Bus Timetable (Betweent Yudanaka Station to Shiga Kogen)
Shiga Kogen Nature Conservation Centre is open every day 9:00 – 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)
- OKUSHIGA AREA: Okushiga Centre House Rental Shop
Location: Okushiga Ski Area
Nearest Bus Stop: Okushiga Kogen Hotel
Open hours: 10:00 – 16:00
- KUMANOYU/YOKOTEYAMA AREA: SnowCan
Location: Kumanoyu Ski Area
Nearest Bus Stop: Hotaru Onsen
Open hours: 8:00 – 17:00
Restaurants
As the ski resort adjusts its operations by area and schedule, restaurant hours will also change starting 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 inShibutoge 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 Shibu-toge 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
