Shiga Kogen Shibutoge Ski Area
About Shiga Kogen Shibutoge Ski Area
Perched on the edge of a volcanic ridge, this high-altitude outpost is famous for its frozen 'snow monster' trees and misty crater views.
Highlights
- Snow monster trees
- Volcanic ridge views
- High-altitude passes
- Remote backcountry runs
Key Facts
- Altitude: 2157m
- Top lift: 2303m
- Ski pistes: 1.7km
- Ski lifts: 1
- Lakes nearby: 11
- MTB trails: 5km
- Mountain huts: 1
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Shiga Kogen Shibutoge Ski Area
- Today: 2 to 8 °C, clear sky, 11 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 3984 m (3680 to 4280 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | 2 / 8 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 1 / 8 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 2 / 9 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 3 / 9 °C | drizzle | dry | 5 h sun |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 5 / 11 °C | drizzle | dry | 4 h sun |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 2 / 7 °C | drizzle | dry | 5 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 1 / 11 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 7 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 3 / 12 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 3 / 12 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 4 / 13 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
Things to do in Shiga Kogen Shibutoge Ski Area
Hikes nearby - Shiga Kogen Shibutoge Ski Area (3)
3 curated hiking trails around Shiga Kogen Shibutoge 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 Shibutoge Ski Area
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport (MMJ), 78 km away, about 1h47 by road
Where to stay in Shiga Kogen Shibutoge Ski Area
142 places to stay for a night on 2026-10-09, from 105 EUR per night, median 514 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Shiga Kogen Shibutoge Ski Area page.