2025 Shiga Kogen Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

Name📝: Shiga Kogen Roman Museum Address📍:1465 Hirao, Yamanochi, Shimotakai District, Nagano 381-0401, Japan Nearest bus station 🚌: Snow Monkey Park Opening hours: Monday to Sunday 09:00-17:00 (closed on Thursday) Famous for✨: roman art pieces in the museum including sculptures, paintings and images. Tourist spots nearby 👀 : 🙉 Snow Monkey Park (30 minute walk) where you can see dozens of monkeys walking around and enjoying outdoor hot springs! ♨️ the numerous outdoor and indoor hot springs in the area #nagano #Shigakogen #japan

Tanohara Marsh, Shiga Kogen, Nagano Prefecture Tanohara Marsh in Shiga Kogen, Nagano Prefecture. This marsh has a boardwalk, and you can enjoy the nature of this marsh within a 5-minute walk from the parking lot. Alpine plants are in bloom, and there are few people, so it is recommended for those who want to take a leisurely stroll. Heijo, Yamanouchi-cho, Shimotakai-gun, Nagano Prefecture MAP Public transportation: Nagano Electric Railway Yudanaka Station → Nagaden Bus to Suzurigawa/Shirane Kazan, 38 minutes, get off at Tanohara bus stop, 5 minutes walk Car: 26km 40 minutes from Shinshu Nakano IC on Joshinetsu Expressway via National Route 292 #Forest bathing #A secret summer resort #Summer trip

#summervacay Shiga truly is a place that stays with you. I found it to be incredibly comfortable, with few crowds and beautiful scenery – absolutely perfect for a relaxing trip, especially if you're traveling with elderly family members. Getting there was straightforward: I took the JR from Kyoto Station for about 30 minutes until I reached Shiga Station. From there, I had to wait a bit for a shuttle bus, which then took me to the base of the mountain. The highlight was definitely the 360-degree panoramic cable car ride up to the summit. The views from the top were truly healing for both my eyes and my soul! The mountaintop cafe also deserves a shout-out – their coffee was delicious, and the ice cream was fantastic. Everywhere I looked was a perfect photo opportunity; I'd recommend shooting with a wide-angle lens if you have one. Just a heads-up: if you stay past 6 PM, there are no more shuttle buses, so you'll need to take a taxi back to Shiga Station. #Shiga #JapanOffTheBeatenPath #Kyoto #Biwako #LakeBiwa #PanoramicViews #HealingJourney #TravelJapan

Located in Shibu Onsen, Nagano Prefecture, Ichinoyu Katei is a ryokan that boasts tatami-floored interiors and hot springs that flow directly from the source. Main Features • Tatami-floored interiors: The entire building is covered with tatami mats, so you can feel the comfort of walking barefoot.  • Original hot springs: Enjoy natural hot springs that are a blend of three types of hot springs.  • Guest rooms: Relax in a calm Japanese-style room equipped with a sunken kotatsu.  • Cuisine: Enjoy Katei-style kaiseki cuisine made with seasonal local ingredients.  • Outdoor bath tours: Conveniently located for touring the nine outdoor baths that are famous in Shibu Onsen.  Basic Information • Address: 2219 Hiragakure, Yamanouchi-machi, Shimotakai-gun, Nagano Prefecture • Access: Take a bus from JR Yudanaka Station for about 40 minutes, get off at the Hasuike bus stop, and walk for about 10 minutes. • Check-in/Check-out: Check-in at 15:00, check-out at 10:00 Travel tips • Reservations: As this is a popular inn, we recommend making reservations early. • Local sightseeing: The inn will lend you hand towels when you visit the outdoor baths and other tourist spots in the area.  Why not plan a trip to Ichinoyu Katei to enjoy the atmosphere, hot springs, and delicious food of Shibu Onsen? #Spring0yentrip #Domestictravel

#japantrip Shiga Kogen area is a great place to ski as it is mostly connected to the other ski areas (save for a few which required bus transfer to) so there is less scope to get bored with skiing the same runs, good mix or green, red & black slopes, plenty of lunch food options outside of the Prince ski area. Relatively quiet with few lift queues, and close to snow (onsen) monkey park One minor gripe is there are quite a few areas where you need to walk up gradients to get to ski lifts or neighbouring ski areas One major detraction is the lack of any sort of night life once the skiing has finished for the day, with not many restaurants choices connected by the local shuttle

#japantrip A great resort with lots of different runs for different abilities. Interlocking resorts as well for easy skiing! It has a few Olympic runs which are fantastic to experience! Shiga has great restaurants, I recommend St Christoph. I also recommend the peak mt Yokoteyama for some good views, black runs and a vintage bakery with amazing gratin! Highly recommend

A complete guide to family skiing in Shiga Kogen for your first New Year trip🏂 For their first New Year trip, they finally made it to the long-awaited Nagano Shiga Kogen. Upon returning, they couldn't stop talking about the beautiful scenery. After calculating the expenses, I found it to be quite cost-effective. Here's a reference for those who are planning to go. 💰Overall Expenses ✈️Airfare: 4,000 for one adult and one child 🚄Shinkansen: Tokyo-Nagano 600 for one adult and one child 🚌Bus: Nagano Station-near the hotel 200 for one adult and one child 🏨Accommodation: Half board (breakfast and dinner) 600 🛍️Other expenses: 1,000 Total cost: Around 3,500💰 per person ❓Transportation Beijing-Tokyo Take the Hokuriku Shinkansen from Tokyo to Nagano Station Transfer to a special bus to Shiga Kogen ❓Accommodation If you want to ski on different slopes on the east and west sides, it is recommended to stay in a hotel around the Shiga Kogen Grand Ski Area. Choose according to your budget. This time, they booked a hotel with friends, including half board (breakfast and dinner), which was cost-effective, but the environment was just average. ❓Ski Resort This time, they checked in at the Yakushiyama Ski Resort and the Yokoteyama Ski Resort. Dad 👨 said that if you only choose one ski resort, he strongly recommends Yokoteyama. The scenery is 💯. ❓Nearby Attractions Jigokudani Monkey Park, watch 🐒 bathe

#chillandthrill ❄️✨ Shiga-Kogen looks like a winter fairytale world! These photos were taken in Shiga-Kogen, Japan, a place filled with snowy breathtaking views. The deep blue sky and pristine snow-covered pine trees create a picture-perfect scene, like a winter dream alive. Come and experience the purity and tranquility of nature! This ski resort is loved by locals. There are cable cars that can take you up the mountain to enjoy the stunning snowy landscapes. The resort is very close to Shibu onsen, so you can combine your ski trip with soaking in a historical hot springs hotel. #ShigaKogen #JapanTravel #SnowScenery #WinterWonders #NaturalBeauty #SkiParadise #TravelPhotography #MustVisitInJapan #NatureLovers #WinterTourism #skiseason #skiing #snow #japan

A Shiga Kogen day trip is the perfect winter escape, offering everything you need for a memorable ski or snowboarding adventure. Located in the heart of Japan’s Alps, Shiga Kogen is known for its vast ski areas and breathtaking snowy landscapes. Winter in Japan wouldn’t be complete without hitting the slopes, and Shiga Kogen offers some of the best conditions for skiing at the Ichinose Family Ski Area. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced skier, the runs here are perfect for all levels. After a day on the slopes, enjoy a well-deserved break with a warm bowl of **oden** or indulge in ice cream while overlooking the snow-covered mountains – a surprising yet delightful treat in the cold. Riding up the ski lifts is an experience in itself, offering stunning panoramic views of the snow-covered peaks and valleys. With its mix of exhilarating activities, delicious mountain food, and stunning winter scenery, Shiga Kogen is an unforgettable day trip that captures the essence of Japan’s winter magic.

In May, I visited Shiga Kogen by car. With the fresh air that is unique to plateaus and lush green scenery, I was impressed by the nature that showed different expressions every time I drove along the road. What was particularly impressive was the spectacular view surrounded by mountains and the cool climate. It was quite hot for May, but this place made me forget about it and felt like another world. The beautiful scenery made the drive even more enjoyable and refreshed my mind. #summerresort #springtrip #domestictravel

Must try a sky lator its our first time..there also ski and sure you can enjoy the view#ski #mountainview #nature

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I went to Shiga Kogen Ski Resort. There wasn't much snow this year during the New Year holidays, but the heavy snowfall on January 16th brought the snowfall to about the same as usual. I'd like to go to Shiga Kogen Ski Resort again. I recommend the Ichinose area. Nishitateyama has a nice hooded quad. #NaganoTourism #Skiing

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