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Shiga Kogen Resort Guide
Projected to open December 6, 2026
Best months to book: March, February, January · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Dec 6
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 28
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Resort Guide
Shiga Kogen is a large ski resort located in the Nagano Prefecture of Japan, renowned for its expansive interconnected ski area comprising 18 ski fields and over 80 kilometers of trails. The resort is situated within the Joshinetsu Kogen National Park, offering a scenic alpine environment and reliable powder snow throughout the season. Shiga Kogen is known for its variety of terrain suitable for all levels, extensive lift network, and direct access to hot springs and traditional Japanese accommodations, making it a distinctive destination for both skiing and cultural experiences.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Shiga Kogen
Lifts
48
Skiable area
988 ac
Longest run
4 km / 2.5 mi
Lift fleet
- Gondola4
- Aerial tram1
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
The Japan Ski Resort Bar – Located in the heart of Shiga Kogen, this cozy and welcoming bar is renowned for its extensive selection of Japanese whiskies, craft beers, and warm après-ski ambiance, making it a favorite gathering spot for skiers to unwind and socialize after a day on the slopes.
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Oct 30, 11:05 PM UTC
5cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+70%
vs 5-Year Avg
3cm avg by now
+155%
vs 30-Year Avg
2cm avg by now
3cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 5.1 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~5.1 cm. That's 70% above the 5-year average (3 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 155% above the 30-year average (2 cm).
Shiga Kogen Season Snowfall
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Shiga Kogen Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 338cm with an average of 74 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 23% above this average (416cm over the last ten tracked seasons). The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 18cm | 5 days | 2cm | 8cm | 6cm |
| December | 69cm | 15 days | 18cm | 42cm | 12cm |
| January | 94cm | 21 days | 66cm | 91cm | 13cm |
| February | 72cm | 16 days | 95cm | 110cm | 12cm |
| March | 62cm | 13 days | 96cm | 112cm | 14cm |
| April | 19cm | 4 days | 50cm | 87cm | 8cm |
| May | 2cm | 0 days | 3cm | 19cm | 3cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
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No full season on record
73 days scored, from 22 Feb
48
Best Day
4 Mar
0
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
5
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 3628 Feb1cm
- 2826 Feb3cm
- 2523 Feb
March 2026
- 484 Mar6cm
- 453 Mar6cm
- 457 Mar4cm
April 2026
- 383 Apr12cm
- 312 Apr10cm
- 284 Apr
May 2026
- 133 May3cm
- 125 May2cm
- 104 May
March scored highest for Shiga Kogen in 2025-26. Based on 73 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Dec 6, 2026
Through May 6, 2027
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
January
Peak Powder
February
Peak Powder
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical powder season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Shiga Kogen
- Where is Shiga Kogen?
- Shiga Kogen is a ski resort in Japan.
- How high is Shiga Kogen?
- Shiga Kogen runs from a base elevation of 1,340 m (4,396 ft) to a summit of 2,307 m (7,569 ft), giving a vertical drop of 967 m (3,173 ft).
- How big is Shiga Kogen?
- Shiga Kogen has 988 acres (400 hectares) of skiable terrain, 84 marked runs and 48 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Shiga Kogen?
- Shiga Kogen is on the Ikon Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- When is ski season at Shiga Kogen?
- Shiga Kogen typically operates from December to May. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Shiga Kogen get in a typical season?
- Shiga Kogen averages 472 inches / 1200 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
