Shiga Kogen Sun Valley Ski Area
About Shiga Kogen Sun Valley Ski Area
The gateway to Japan’s largest highland playground, known for its nostalgic lodge culture and easy access to steaming thermal springs.
Highlights
- Hot spring culture
- Retro lodge vibes
- High-altitude trekking
- Snow monkey access
Key Facts
- Altitude: 1408m
- Top lift: 1576m
- Ski pistes: 1.4km
- Ski lifts: 1
- Lakes nearby: 10
- Mountain huts: 2
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Shiga Kogen Sun Valley Ski Area
- Today: 9 to 16 °C, clear sky, 12 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 4596 m (4410 to 4800 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9月30日周三 | 9 / 16 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| 10月1日周四 | 11 / 19 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| 10月2日周五 | 7 / 12 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| 10月3日周六 | 5 / 14 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| 10月4日周日 | 8 / 15 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 4 h sun |
| 10月5日周一 | 8 / 16 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 6 h sun |
| 10月6日周二 | 11 / 17 °C | drizzle | dry | 0 h sun |
| 10月7日周三 | 9 / 13 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 3 h sun |
| 10月8日周四 | 7 / 12 °C | drizzle | dry | 1 h sun |
| 10月9日周五 | 5 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
Things to do in Shiga Kogen Sun Valley Ski Area
Hikes nearby — Shiga Kogen Sun Valley Ski Area (3)
3 curated hiking trails around Shiga Kogen Sun Valley 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 Sun Valley 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 Sun Valley Ski Area
131 places to stay for a night on 2026-10-02, from 88 EUR per night, median 164 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Shiga Kogen Sun Valley Ski Area page.