Skiing in Shiga Prefecture

    Japan
    8 resorts

    Shiga Prefecture is a ski destination in Japan, part of the Japan & East Asia region, with 8 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 210m to 1,217m, giving a vertical range of 1,007m. Across the area there are 23km of prepared pistes. There are 49 runs in total - 19 easy, 22 intermediate, 7 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 36 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 2 gondolas and 30 chairlifts. Notable resorts in the area include グランスノー奥伊吹, Gransnow Okuibuki, びわ湖バレイ スキー場, Biwako Valley, 余呉高原スキー場, Yogo Kogen Resort and Ohana Resort. The ski season typically runs from December to May.

    Ski Resorts in Shiga Prefecture

    8 ski resorts in Shiga Prefecture

    Shiga Prefecture at a Glance

    Aggregate stats across 8 resorts

    Total Resorts

    8

    Total Piste km

    22 km

    Total Lifts

    36

    Elevation Range

    210–1,217 m

    Avg Day Pass

    €6000

    Total Runs

    49

    Easy 19Intermediate 22Advanced 7

    Season Calendar - Shiga Prefecture

    When each resort is open for skiing

    Oct
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    グランスノー奥伊吹, Gransnow Okuibuki
    Makino Kogen (マキノ高原マキノスキー場)
    Ohana Resort
    びわ湖バレイ スキー場, Biwako Valley
    余呉高原スキー場, Yogo Kogen Resort
    朽木スキー場, Kutsuki Snow Park
    箱館山スキー場, Hakodateyama Ski Resort
    赤子山スキー場 スノーパル, Akoyama Skijo Snowpal

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