Hotel Mutsumi | Enjoy Shiga Kogen with a hotel stay

Shiga Kogen, one of Japan's leading ski resorts, is dotted with 18 ski resorts. Each one is unique and easily accessible thanks to the proximity of the others. Due to their size, it's not possible to ski all of them in just one or two days. Therefore, we recommend staying in a hotel and planning an itinerary that allows you to fully enjoy both skiing and après-skiing. This time, we focused on the central area where the slopes are concentrated

Buy a joint lift ticket

With the Shiga Kogen common lift ticket, you can ski at all 18 ski resorts for 5,500 yen per day for adults and 2,700 yen for children. With one ticket, you can ride the lifts at any slope, eliminating the need to buy another ticket. Available at the counters of each ski resort

A major ski resort representing the area| Shiga Kogen Yakebitaiyama

Located deep within the heart of Shiga Kogen, this vast ski resort boasts three base areas and two mountain peaks. Affectionately known as "Yakebi," it attracts many visitors due to its wide variety of courses. The highest point reaches an altitude of 2000m, and the longest run reaches 2500m. Not only is it a well-known resort, but it also attracts many hardcore skiers because it receives some of the finest powder snow in Honshu.
[Opening Hours] 8:30 - 16:00

A fantastic course used in the Nagano Olympics| Higashitateyama

The area near the summit offers particularly spectacular views within Shiga Kogen, with panoramic vistas. The "Higashidateyama Olympic Course" is a thrilling course with a maximum slope of 36 degrees and a distance of 1600m.
[Opening Hours] 8:30 - 16:30

Wide and spacious slopes with challenging mogul courses| Takamagahara Mammoth

This ski resort is characterized by its wide, single-slope run. The left side of the slope is a mogul run, and each mogul is deep. Furthermore, it is sloped on one side, making it more difficult than it looks, so mogul enthusiasts who think they're up to the challenge should definitely give it a try.
[Opening Hours] 9:30-12:00, 13:30-16:00

There are a variety of ways to enjoy it| Ichinose Family

With four courses and four lifts, this ski resort offers a variety of terrain, including steep slopes, gentle slopes, and mogul courses. It's a ski resort that can be enjoyed by skiers of all levels, from beginners to advanced. Night skiing is also available, making it ideal for those who want to enjoy the slopes late into the night.
[Opening Hours] 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

A super wide slope recommended for beginners and intermediate skiers| Ichinose Diamond/Yamanokami

Ichinose Yamanokami is connected to Yakebitaiyama in Shiga Kogen and is accessible by ski. Ichinose Diamond has a wide slope. The gradient is gentle, averaging 9-12 degrees, making it ideal for beginners to practice.
[Opening Hours] 8:30 - 16:30

Enjoy romantic skiing through the forest| Tanne Forest Ermine

This unique ski resort features a natural mix of trees, including Japanese cypress and birch, growing throughout the course. The slopes, with a maximum gradient of 12 degrees, are perfect for beginners, allowing you to ski through the natural landscape. It offers a truly one-of-a-kind experience, like exploring on skis.
[Opening Hours] 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

If you're looking for a place to stay, come here! | Hotel Mutsumi

A secluded inn in Shiga Kogen, Wi-Fi available, COVID-19 compliant

Located almost in the center of the central area, it offers easy access to all ski resorts. Shiga Kogen Yakebitaiyama is also just a 10-minute ride away by the Diamond Lift. The meals, prepared by the young female owner, who is also a certified nutritionist, are extremely popular for both their taste and quantity. They use local ingredients such as Nagano Koshihikari rice, Shinshu miso, and Shinshu Miyuki pork. The large public bath is open 24 hours a day, and one night's stay with two meals starts from 8,700 yen

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Left) An example of a luxurious meal prepared with nutrition in mind.
Right) A spacious dining hall with 230 seats. Currently, the number of seats has been reduced to 110 as a measure against infectious diseases.