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: 7 to 14 °C, clear sky, 12 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 4615 m (4360 to 4860 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| jue, 1 oct | 7 / 14 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| vie, 2 oct | 2 / 8 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| sáb, 3 oct | 1 / 8 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| dom, 4 oct | 2 / 8 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 6 h sun |
| lun, 5 oct | 3 / 10 °C | overcast | dry | 2 h sun |
| mar, 6 oct | 6 / 11 °C | drizzle | dry | 0 h sun |
| mié, 7 oct | 2 / 6 °C | drizzle | dry | 8 h sun |
| jue, 8 oct | 1 / 10 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| vie, 9 oct | 2 / 11 °C | clear sky | dry | 8 h sun |
| sáb, 10 oct | 4 / 12 °C | drizzle | dry | 1 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 2026-10-02, from 154 EUR per night, median 390 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Shiga Kogen Shibutoge Ski Area page.