Shiga Kogen (志賀高原)
About Shiga Kogen (志賀高原)
A sprawling UNESCO biosphere known for its interconnected peaks, steamy hot springs, and the world-famous snow monkeys nearby.
Highlights
- Interconnected mountain peaks
- Wild snow monkeys
- Volcanic hot springs
- High-altitude hiking
Key Facts
- Altitude: 1585m
- Lakes nearby: 10
Ski Area
Included in these season passes
Weather and 10-day forecast for Shiga Kogen (志賀高原)
- Today: 14 to 17 °C, partly cloudy, 5 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 4969 m (4630 to 5420 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Sep 20 | 14 / 17 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 5 h sun |
| Mon, Sep 21 | 15 / 18 °C | rain | dry | 1 h sun |
| Tue, Sep 22 | 9 / 16 °C | rain | dry | 5 h sun |
| Wed, Sep 23 | 8 / 18 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| Thu, Sep 24 | 9 / 18 °C | drizzle | dry | 1 h sun |
| Fri, Sep 25 | 10 / 17 °C | drizzle | dry | 4 h sun |
| Sat, Sep 26 | 10 / 14 °C | drizzle | dry | 0 h sun |
| Sun, Sep 27 | 11 / 16 °C | drizzle | dry | 1 h sun |
| Mon, Sep 28 | 12 / 17 °C | drizzle | dry | 3 h sun |
| Tue, Sep 29 | 7 / 13 °C | drizzle | dry | 2 h sun |
Getting to Shiga Kogen (志賀高原)
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport (MMJ), 82 km away, about 1h51 by road
Where to stay in Shiga Kogen (志賀高原)
139 places to stay for a night on 2026-09-25, from 69 EUR per night, median 133 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Shiga Kogen (志賀高原) page.