Shiga Kogen is one of Japan’s largest ski resorts, comprising 18 interconnected ski areas.
We offer a variety of lift passes to suit different preferences — everything from an All‑Mountain Pass to Area‑specific Pass and flexible Point Pass.
Not sure which lift pass is right for you? No worries — we’ve prepared some recommendations based on your skill level and travel schedule. Let’s find the perfect pass for your trip!
Lift Pass Overview
With 18 ski areas, Shiga Kogen offers many types of lift passes, ranging from passes valid only in certain ski areas to those that provide access to the entire Shiga Kogen Resort.
All-Mountain Pass – A pass valid for all 18 ski areas within Shiga Kogen
∟ High Season Pass
∟ Early Season/Spring Season Pass
∟ 4-hour Pass
∟ Point Pass
∟ With Meal Coupon Pass
∟ Adult + Child Pack
∟ Adult + Student Pack
Area Pass – A pass valid for specific ski areas within Shiga Kogen
Area Pass pricing and availability vary by ski area. For detailed pricing, please visit the official websites listed below.
- Okushiga Kogen Ski Area
- Yakebitaiyama Ski Area
- Central Ski Area (covers Ichinose Family, Ichinose Diamond, Ichinose Yamanokami, Takamagahara Mammoth, Tanne No Mori Okojo, Nishitateyama, Higashitateyama, Terakoya, Hoppo Bunadaira, Giant, Hasuike, Maruike, and Sun Valley)
- Kumanoyu Area
- Yokoteyama/Shibutoge Area
*Early Morning and Night Skiing Passes are available only at select ski areas — please refer to the table below for details.
Where to Buy All-Mountain Pass
| All-Mountain Pass | Online | On-Site | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Season | ✅ | ✅ | Valid Dec – May |
| Early/Spring Season | ❌ | ✅ | Valid 6-19 Dec & 1 Ap – 6 May |
| 4-hour | ❌ | ✅ | 4 hours from first gate entry |
| Point Pass | ❌ | ✅ | Points can be purchased in any amount from 20 to 50 |
| With Meal Coupon Pass | ✅ | ❌ | Valid 20 Dec – 31 Mar |
| Adult + Child Pack | ✅ | ❌ | With a child up to 12 yo |
| Adult + Student Pack | ✅ | ❌ | With a person aged 13-18 yo |
*Online purchase available from 1 November 2025.
Where to Buy Area Passes
| Area Pass | Online | On-Site | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okushiga Kogen Ski Area | ❌ | ✅ | See More |
| Yakebitaiyama Ski Area | ✅ | ✅ | See More |
| Central Ski Area | ✅ | ✅ | See More |
| Kumanoyu Ski Area | ✅ | ✅ | See More |
| Yokoteyama/Shibutoge Ski Area | ✅ | ✅ | See More |
| Early Morning Skiing | ✅ | ✅ | Only at Central, Kumanoyu, Yokoteyama & Shibutoge Areas |
| Night Skiing | ✅ | ✅ | Only at Yakebitaiyama, Central, Kumanoyu Areas |
Ski Area Course Maps
Okushiga Kogen Ski Area
Yakebitaiyama Ski Area
Central Ski Area
Kumanoyu Ski Area
Yokoteyama & Shibutoeg Ski Area
For Beginner Riders
If you’re a beginner or trying winter sports for the first time, we recommend starting with a more flexible option. The All-Mountain Pass might be too much for your first day — instead, a Point Pass or Area Pass could be the perfect choice.
◆ Point Pass – Available Only at Ticket Counters
Points are assigned to each lift and gondola. If you plan to ski at a specific area only, you can purchase the total points required for the lifts and gondolas you want to use.
- Choose any point between 20 and 50 points / ￥3,600 – ￥9,000
- 1 point for Adult ￥180 / Child ￥90
- Reloadable but non-refundable
- The Point Pass can be used on any lift within Shiga Kogen
- Available at each ski area’s ticket counters, online purchase is not available
▶ The list of points can be checked here.
Click on “?” icon to see the list and refer to the “Shiga Kogen Mountain Resort Point Pass”
1. Check the Live Lift Status page
2. Click on a ski area name in the map (written only in Japanese) or scroll down to your preferred ski area
3. You will find the points you need to take the lift
4. Purchase the points you need at the ticket counters of each ski area. Enjoy!
◆ The Area Pass – Following prices are for 24-25 Season
Shiga Kogen is divided into 5 areas and each area provides its own area lift pass. If you plan to use only a specific ski area, you can purchase lift pass from the links below.
- Okushiga Kogen area 1 day pass ￥6,000 (No online purchase available / available only at Okushiga Kogen Ski Resort ticket counter)
- Yakebitaiyama area 1 day pass ￥8,000, Online purchase ￥7,000
- Central area 1 day pass ￥6,000 (Online purchase)
- Kumanoyu area 1 day pass ￥6,500 (Online purchase)
- Yokoteyama / Shibutoge area 1 day pass ￥6,000 (Online purchase)
Each area offers beginner slopes to expert level slopes and could be large enough to play around in a whole day.
For Intermediate & Advance Riders
Confident on your board or skis? Take your adventure further with an All-Mountain Pass and explore the entire Shiga Kogen resort.
Prefer to take it easy? The Area Pass still offers plenty of great terrain!
◆ 1 day All-Mountain Pass
Ticket Counter Sales: ￥9,000
Online Sales: ￥8,000
For a Half-Day Visit
If you’re visiting for just half a day, a 4-hours Pass or a Point Pass would be a smart and flexible choice.
These options allow you to enjoy the slopes at your own pace without the need for a full-day commitment — perfect for travelers on a tight schedule or those looking for a more relaxed experience.
◆ 4-hour Pass
- All-Mountain 4-hour Pass ￥7,000
- Okushiga Kogen area 4-hour Pass ￥5,000
- Yakebitaiyama area 4-hour Pass ￥6,200, Online purchase ￥5,500
- Central area 4-hour Pass ￥5,200
- Kumanoyu area 4-hour Pass ￥6,500
- Yokoteyama / Shibutoge area 4-hour Pass ￥5,300
◆ Point Pass
- Choose any point between 20 and 50 points / ￥3,600 – ￥9,000
- 1 point for Adult ￥180 / Child ￥90
- Reloadable but non-refundable
- The point tickets can be used on any lift within Shiga Kogen
- Available at each ski resort ticket counters, online purchase is not available
Other Special Offers
Want to save while enjoying more? These special offers combine lift passes with added value — perfect for families or food lovers!
◆ With Meal Coupon Pass
- 1 day lift pass + meal voucher: ￥8,700
- 2 day lift pass + meal voucher: ￥16,900
- 3 day lift pass + meal voucher: ￥25,100
*Price per adult
*You will receive a printed voucher when you get a physical lift pass at a ski area
*No change will be given when you use the food voucher
*Non-refundable
*This meal voucher can be used at the restaurants which are listed here
*Valid from 20 December 2025 to 31 March 2026
◆ Adult + Child Pack Pass
- 1 day lift pass for an adult + a child: ￥10,000
- 2 day lift pass for an adult + a child: ￥19,000
- 3 day lift pass for an adult + a child: ￥28,000
*Adult=19-59 years old / Child=0-12 years old
◆ Adult + Student Pack Pass
- 1 day lift pass for an adult + a child: ￥12,6000
- 2 day lift pass for an adult + a child: ￥24,200
- 3 day lift pass for an adult + a child: ￥35,800
*Adult=19-59 years old / Student=13-18 years old
