Shiga Kogen

🌿 Nature & Parks · nagano, Nagano · 笘・{spot.rating}

Shiga Kogen is Japan's largest ski resort area, located in the Northern Japanese Alps of Nagano Prefecture, and was a venue for the 1998 Winter Olympics. This expansive mountain resort offers over 80 ski runs across 18 interconnected ski areas, plus stunning alpine hiking trails and pristine nature in the warmer months. Part of the Joshinetsu Kogen National Park, the area is also known for its wild snow monkeys, traditional hot springs, and breathtaking highland scenery at elevations reaching over 2,000 meters.

Visitor Information

📍 Address	nagano, Nagano
🎫 Admission	See official site
🚉 Access	–
🕐 Hours	Not available
🌐 Official	–

💡 Tips for Visitors

Purchase the all-area lift pass for excellent value if you plan to explore multiple ski areas, as a single pass covers the entire interconnected resort. English signage and staff are available at major facilities, though learning basic Japanese phrases is helpful at smaller lodges. The area is accessible by bus from Nagano Station (about 70 minutes); many accommodations are cash-only, so withdraw yen in advance from Nagano city.