Shiga Kogen ski resort
1,500m — 2,307m

Shiga Kogen

Nagano, Japan

Snow reliability

50 miles (80km)Piste
51Lifts
1,500m – 2,307mAltitude
Dec 2024 – May 2025Season
Nagano (NGO) (1h 10m)Transfer

Plan Your Trip

The closest major airport is Nagano (NGO), with a ~1h 10m transfer to the resort.

Nearest airportNagano (NGO)
Airport to resort~1h 10m
Flight from New York~14–16h
Estimated return fareFrom ~$1,200

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of 8 max
7 nights

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About Shiga Kogen

Shiga Kogen is Japan's largest single ski area by piste kilometres, a high-altitude plateau resort in northern Nagano that hosted the biathlon and cross-country events of the 1998 Winter Olympics. Comprising 22 interconnected ski zones, the resort sits above 1,500m and benefits from its elevation with reliable snowfall and excellent spring conditions. Shiga Kogen suits intermediate skiers seeking extensive cruising terrain at altitude, and its direct accessibility from the Shinkansen bullet train at Nagano makes it one of the easiest major Japanese resorts to reach from Tokyo.

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Resort Ratings

Terrain Variety
9/10

Twenty-two zones, Japan's largest single area

Lift System
9/10

Fifty-one lifts across interconnected plateau zones

Intermediate Terrain
9/10

Endless altitude cruising over multiple zones

Snow Reliability
8/10

High altitude plateau ensures season longevity

Family Friendliness
8/10

Vast easy terrain ideal for families

Accessibility
8/10

Direct bus from Nagano Shinkansen station