Shiga Kogen Yakebitaiyama Ski Area
About Shiga Kogen Yakebitaiyama Ski Area
A high-altitude playground famous for Olympic-grade terrain, deep J-pow, and the iconic white birch forests of Mount Yakebitai.
Highlights
- Olympic downhill runs
- Pristine birch forests
- Deep powder stashes
- High-altitude terrain
Key Facts
- Altitude: 1548m
- Top lift: 2000m
- Ski pistes: 16.9km
- Ski lifts: 5
- Lakes nearby: 9
- Mountain huts: 2
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Shiga Kogen Yakebitaiyama Ski Area
- Today: 9 to 16 °C, clear sky, 12 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 4675 m (4460 to 4920 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1 | 9 / 16 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 6 / 11 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 3 / 11 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 6 / 11 °C | drizzle | dry | 1 h sun |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 7 / 13 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 7 h sun |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 9 / 16 °C | drizzle | dry | 1 h sun |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 6 / 9 °C | drizzle | dry | 8 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 5 / 10 °C | drizzle | dry | 4 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 5 / 14 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 6 / 15 °C | clear sky | dry | 9 h sun |
Things to do in Shiga Kogen Yakebitaiyama Ski Area
Hikes nearby — Shiga Kogen Yakebitaiyama Ski Area (3)
3 curated hiking trails around Shiga Kogen Yakebitaiyama 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 Yakebitaiyama Ski Area
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport (MMJ), 84 km away, about 1h50 by road
Where to stay in Shiga Kogen Yakebitaiyama Ski Area
99 places to stay for a night on 2026-10-02, from 80 EUR per night, median 108 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Shiga Kogen Yakebitaiyama Ski Area page.