Shiga Kogen Maruike Ski Area
About Shiga Kogen Maruike Ski Area
A nostalgic gateway to Shiga Kogen, Maruike is famous for its steep mogul runs and the historic charm of Japan's first ski lifts.
Highlights
- Technical mogul courses
- Vintage resort vibes
- Pioneering ski history
- Night skiing sessions
Key Facts
- Altitude: 1460m
- Top lift: 1571m
- Ski pistes: 2.2km
- Ski lifts: 2
- Lakes nearby: 10
- Mountain huts: 2
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Shiga Kogen Maruike Ski Area
- Today: 6 to 12 °C, clear sky, 10 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 4051 m (3750 to 4380 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| vie, 2 oct | 6 / 12 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| sáb, 3 oct | 5 / 13 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| dom, 4 oct | 7 / 13 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| lun, 5 oct | 8 / 14 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| mar, 6 oct | 9 / 14 °C | drizzle | dry | 0 h sun |
| mié, 7 oct | 5 / 11 °C | drizzle | dry | 1 h sun |
| jue, 8 oct | 5 / 16 °C | clear sky | dry | 9 h sun |
| vie, 9 oct | 7 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 8 h sun |
| sáb, 10 oct | 8 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 9 h sun |
| dom, 11 oct | 8 / 18 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
Things to do in Shiga Kogen Maruike Ski Area
Hikes nearby - Shiga Kogen Maruike Ski Area (3)
3 curated hiking trails around Shiga Kogen Maruike 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 Maruike 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 Maruike Ski Area
129 places to stay for a night on 2026-10-09, from 132 EUR per night, median 154 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Shiga Kogen Maruike Ski Area page.