📷 Shiga Kogen
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Shiga Kogen
Projected to open December 6, 2026
Best months to book: March, February, January · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Dec 6 — closed May 6
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
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Shiga Kogen is projected to open December 6, 2026. Here is when it is usually best to book.
Best months to book
- #1March62cm avg · last season 31.3
- #2February72cm avg · last season 25.6
- #3January94cm avg
Best weeks to book
- #1 1 Mar – 7 Mar · last season 41
- #2 8 Mar – 14 Mar · last season 36.3
- #3 22 Feb – 28 Feb · last season 25.6
Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2025-26) · 75% 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Current Conditions
Reported Tue, Oct 13, 10:04 PM UTC
Terrain
Projected to open Dec 6
Projected to open December 6, 2026
84 runs · 48 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.
Unlock with ProHistorical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast: SnowSure™ multi-model blend · mid-upper forecast point
Maps
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Webcams & Proof of Powder
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About Shiga Kogen
Shiga Kogen is a large ski resort located in the Nagano Prefecture of Japan, renowned for its expansive interconnected ski area comprising 18 ski fields and over 80 kilometers of trails. The resort is situated within the Joshinetsu Kogen National Park, offering a scenic alpine environment and reliable powder snow throughout the season. Shiga Kogen is known for its variety of terrain suitable for all levels, extensive lift network, and direct access to hot springs and traditional Japanese accommodations, making it a distinctive destination for both skiing and cultural experiences.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about Shiga Kogen
- Where is Shiga Kogen?
- Shiga Kogen is a ski resort in Japan.
- How high is Shiga Kogen?
- Shiga Kogen runs from a base elevation of 1,340 m (4,396 ft) to a summit of 2,307 m (7,569 ft), giving a vertical drop of 967 m (3,173 ft).
- How big is Shiga Kogen?
- Shiga Kogen has 988 acres (400 hectares) of skiable terrain, 84 marked runs and 48 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Shiga Kogen?
- Shiga Kogen is on the Ikon Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- When is ski season at Shiga Kogen?
- Shiga Kogen typically operates from December to May. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Shiga Kogen get in a typical season?
- Shiga Kogen averages 472 inches / 1200 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
- How will El Niño affect Shiga Kogen in winter 2026-27?
- El Niño Signal Rank: #286 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier D · strong-event signal -5% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Shiga Kogen averaged -5% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. Not a warning — a scheduling note. El Niño winters here tend to hit the season's edges hardest — Japan's big snow window runs mid-December to mid-February, and the January–February core signal is closer to neutral. Aim the mid-winter core (January to mid-February) for winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 -13%, '15-16 -33%, '23-24 +30%.
