Shiga Kogen Sun Valley Ski Area
About Shiga Kogen Sun Valley Ski Area
The gateway to Japan’s largest highland playground, known for its nostalgic lodge culture and easy access to steaming thermal springs.
Highlights
- Hot spring culture
- Retro lodge vibes
- High-altitude trekking
- Snow monkey access
Key Facts
- Altitude: 1408m
- Top lift: 1576m
- Ski pistes: 1.4km
- Ski lifts: 1
- Lakes nearby: 10
- Mountain huts: 2
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Shiga Kogen Sun Valley Ski Area
- Today: 7 to 13 °C, clear sky, 10 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 4024 m (3650 to 4380 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | 7 / 13 °C | clear sky | 0 mm rain | 10 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 6 / 12 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 8 / 14 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 8 / 15 °C | mainly clear | 0 mm rain | 7 h sun |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 9 / 17 °C | overcast | dry | 3 h sun |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 7 / 12 °C | drizzle | 1 mm rain | 2 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 6 / 15 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 7 / 17 °C | mainly clear | dry | 11 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 8 / 18 °C | mainly clear | dry | 11 h sun |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 8 / 17 °C | overcast | dry | 11 h sun |
Things to do in Shiga Kogen Sun Valley Ski Area
Hikes nearby - Shiga Kogen Sun Valley Ski Area (3)
3 curated hiking trails around Shiga Kogen Sun Valley 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 Sun Valley 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 Sun Valley Ski Area
131 places to stay for a night on 2026-10-02, from 88 EUR per night, median 164 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Shiga Kogen Sun Valley Ski Area page.