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Shiga Kogen
志賀高原Nagano · Chubu
A vast sub-alpine plateau at 1,300-2,300m elevation with Japan's largest contiguous ski-resort network in winter and alpine lakes, marshland boardwalks, and hiking trails in summer, part of the Shiga Kogen UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
- Crowd level
- Moderate
- Rating
- 4.5· 1,579 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Admission
- Highland and hiking areas free; Shiga Kogen Resort Gondola ¥2,000 adult round-trip / ¥1,400 one-way (summer season)
- Nearest station
- Yudanaka Station
- Website
- shigakogen.gr.jp
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
8:30–17:00Admission
- Highland and hiking areas free; Shiga Kogen Resort Gondola ¥2,000 adult round-trip / ¥1,400 one-way (summer season)
Stored weekly hours
Daily 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
How to get there
From Nagano Station, Nagano Dentetsu limited express to Yudanaka (~45 min), then Nagaden bus to Shiga Kogen Yama-no-Eki terminal (~30 min).
Tags
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