Shiga Kogen Japan
Shiga Kogen ski resort is located in the Japanese Alps on the main island of Japan and less than an hours drive from Nagano.

The largest and most extensive ski area throughout all of Japan with 21 interconnected ski resorts in the region, all accessed on the one lift pass called the ‘Super Pass’.
You can ski from area to area or use the resort shuttle bus that is available for 'free' for those who have a valid ski pass. In total there are 75 lifts including chairlifts and gondolas.
Shiga Kogen ski resort held many of the events in the 1998 Nagano Olympic Winter Games.

Ichinose family area	Shiga Kogen views

Shiga Kogen Accommodation
Shiga Kogen accommodation is extensive with 78 hotels to choose from. The' Ichinose' village and ski area is centrally located within the Shiga Kogen region and has easy and convenient access to all the other ski areas. We recommend Ichinose as the recommended location.

Shiga Kogen Lift System
Shiga Kogen ski resort encompasses the largest ski area in all of Japan. There is easily over 80 klms of serviced runs interlinked between 21 resorts, offering a massive variety of terrain suitable to all levels with an impressive family area located by the Ichinose village.
One lift pass called the ‘Super Pass’ alows you to ski from area to area or you can use the resort shuttle bus that is available for 'free' for those who have a valid ski pass. In total there are 75 lifts including chairs and gondolas.

Weather
If you want the best snow in the world you need to be prepared - it can get cold. Take plenty of warm clothing and prepare for minus temperatures, thermals are a must, a warm neck gaitor to protect your face and a good pair of double lense goggles. Shiga Kogen  can get a lot of snow - its not unusual to get over 20cm overnight. That said there's nothing like fresh powder on a crisp, clear day.