Shiga Kogen Giant Ski Area
About Shiga Kogen Giant Ski Area
A legendary steep pitch in the Shiga Kogen highlands, favored by technical skiers and purists for its Olympic-grade vertical drop.
Highlights
- Olympic racing pedigree
- Technical steep terrain
- High-altitude powder
- National park surroundings
Key Facts
- Altitude: 1336m
- Top lift: 1598m
- Ski pistes: 2.5km
- Ski lifts: 3
- Lakes nearby: 10
- Mountain huts: 2
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Shiga Kogen Giant 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 | dry | 10 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 6 / 12 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 7 / 14 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 8 / 14 °C | drizzle | dry | 6 h sun |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 9 / 16 °C | rain showers | dry | 2 h sun |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 4 / 11 °C | drizzle | dry | 7 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 4 / 15 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 7 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 7 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 8 / 18 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
Things to do in Shiga Kogen Giant Ski Area
Hikes nearby - Shiga Kogen Giant Ski Area (3)
3 curated hiking trails around Shiga Kogen Giant 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 Giant Ski Area
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport (MMJ), 80 km away, about 1h39 by road
Where to stay in Shiga Kogen Giant Ski Area
136 places to stay for a night on 2026-10-09, from 132 EUR per night, median 157 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Shiga Kogen Giant Ski Area page.