Shiga Kogen Maruike Ski Area
About Shiga Kogen Maruike Ski Area
A nostalgic gateway to Shiga Kogen, Maruike is famous for its steep mogul runs and the historic charm of Japan's first ski lifts.
Highlights
- Technical mogul courses
- Vintage resort vibes
- Pioneering ski history
- Night skiing sessions
Key Facts
- Altitude: 1460m
- Top lift: 1571m
- Ski pistes: 2.2km
- Ski lifts: 2
- Lakes nearby: 10
- Mountain huts: 2
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Shiga Kogen Maruike Ski Area
- Today: 11 to 18 °C, clear sky, 12 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 4675 m (4460 to 4920 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Do., 1. Okt. | 11 / 18 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Fr., 2. Okt. | 7 / 13 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| Sa., 3. Okt. | 5 / 12 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| So., 4. Okt. | 7 / 13 °C | drizzle | dry | 1 h sun |
| Mo., 5. Okt. | 8 / 15 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 7 h sun |
| Di., 6. Okt. | 11 / 18 °C | drizzle | dry | 1 h sun |
| Mi., 7. Okt. | 7 / 11 °C | drizzle | dry | 8 h sun |
| Do., 8. Okt. | 6 / 11 °C | drizzle | dry | 4 h sun |
| Fr., 9. Okt. | 7 / 15 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| Sa., 10. Okt. | 8 / 16 °C | clear sky | dry | 9 h sun |
Things to do in Shiga Kogen Maruike Ski Area
Hikes nearby — Shiga Kogen Maruike Ski Area (3)
3 curated hiking trails around Shiga Kogen Maruike Ski Area, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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ぐんま県境稜線トレイル (Gunma Ridge Trail)
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ぐんま県境稜線トレイル (Gunma Ridge Trail)
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ぐんま県境稜線トレイル (Gunma Ridge Trail)
Getting to Shiga Kogen Maruike Ski Area
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport (MMJ), 79 km away, about 1h38 by road
Where to stay in Shiga Kogen Maruike Ski Area
129 places to stay for a night on 2026-10-02, from 94 EUR per night, median 164 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Shiga Kogen Maruike Ski Area page.