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Shiga Kogen Ski Area

The Shiga Kogen Ski Area is a group of 21 ski resorts that have joined together to create the largest combined ski area in Japan. Shiga Kogen is so large that it would take at least two days to cover it all, yet a single lift ticket gives you access to all 71 lifts, gondolas and ropeway in the area. Located in the highlands of Nagano Prefecture, Shiga Kogen is divided into two area that are joined at Hasuike. The southern area leads to the top of 2305 m tall Mount Yokote and has ski runs and hot springs along the way to the summit. The northern area leads to Oku Shiga Kogen and is flanked by a number of 2000 m high peaks providing an immense area for skiers and snowboarders to explore. Additionally, the northern area's Higashidateyama Resort hosted the slalom and giant slalom events of the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics. Lift tickets cost 4800 yen (plus a 1000 yen deposit that is refunded when you return your IC card lift pass) and give you access to all of the resorts in Shiga Kogen. Most of the ski areas are connected such that you can easily travel between them on ski or snowboard; however, there is also a shuttle bus that serves the resorts from December to early May (free for lift ticket holders). Accommodation is provided by the many hotels located throughout the area especially around Hasuike. Shiga Kogen does not have much of a town, so after ski activities usually take place at the hotel. Alternatively, Shiga Kogen is very close to Yudanaka Onsen, Shibu Onsen and the snow monkeys. Shiga Kogen Snow Resorts Description Made up of 21 ski resorts, Shiga Kogen is the largest combined ski area in Japan. Enough long runs and varied terrain to keep you busy for at least two days. Season Late December to mid May Lifts 71 Lifts Tickets full day 8-5 4800 yen Rentals ski Local half day 8-1, 12-5 3800 yen board Local nighter 5-9 2000 yen clothes Local Access bus/train 30 minutes by bus from Yudanaka Station car 25 kilometers from Shinshu Nakano Interchange

How to get there

How to get to Nagano By express bus from Nagano Station: The Nagaden Bus Shiga Kogen Express serves various stops in Shiga Kogen. Buses depart about once an hour from platform 3 of the Nagano Station East Exit. All buses stop at Hasuike (70 min, 1600 yen, 1 bus per hour) from where the majority continue on to Oku Shiga Kogen while a few continue south. In addition, there are shuttle buses serving the northern and southern resorts from Hasuike. By train and bus from Nagano Station: Take either a limited express (45 min, 1230 yen, 1 per hour) or local train (80 min, 1130 yen, 2 per hour) along the Nagaden Nagano Line to Yudanaka Station. From there take a local bus to Shiga Kogen. All buses stop at Hasuike (30 min, about 1000 yen, 1 bus per hour), to make a connection with a bus bound for southern Shiga Kogen, before continuing on to Oku Shiga Kogen.

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English Links

Shiga Kogen Official English website of the Shiga Kogen Tourism Association.

Japanese Links

Shiga Kogen Official website of the Shiga Kogen Tourism Association. Nagano Electric Railway (Nagaden) Official website of the local train and bus operator.