Introducing Okushiga Kogen...part of the world-famous 'Shiga Kogen' interconnected resort area. Shiga Kogen is the collective name of the largest interlinked ski and snowboard resort area in Japan, and is one of the most popular and loved ski resorts in the country.
Located in the north eastern part of Nagano Prefecture, and about 45km to the east of central Nagano City, Shiga Kogen is comprised of numerous ski and snowboard resorts that share the same lift ticket and are - for the most part - lift connected up making for a truly huge skiable area that needs a number of days to cover. There's no need to take various shuttle buses or bother with different lift tickets to use the lifts at Shiga Kogen.... just strap on the skis and snowboard and slide on the snow - you can ski for literally hours without repeating a run.
Okushiga Kogen is one of the ski areas, in the northern area of Shiga Kogen. Shiga Kogen as a whole is renowned for excellent light powder snow conditions, and especially so in the Okushiga Kogen area. If you are looking for quality light powder snow conditions...look no further! Okushiga Kogen often boasts some of the best snow available. If you plan to stay a number of days, you can enjoy the varied courses at Okushiga before checking out the connecting Yakebitaiyama area and beyond, and ski or snowboard right through to the Sun Valley area of Shiga Kogen.
The hotels at base - including the Okushiga Kogen Hotel - are ski-in, ski-out and located close to the base lift of Okushiga Kogen giving you immediate access. Surrounded by the silent and stunning beauty of the snowy mountains, Okushiga Kogen is the perfect place to base your Shiga Kogen stay. Daytrippers can alternatively choose to park at and start their day using the Okushiga Kogen Gondola.
You might get to see some wild monkeys and other animals playing around in the snow, but if you don't you can always go down to the famous Jigokudani Monkey Park which is just 30 minutes away from Okushiga Kogen. Taking a horse-drawn sleigh ride through the valley is another way that people enjoy their time at Okushiga Kogen.
There are many reasons why skiers have been coming back to Okushiga Kogen year after year. Come and find out for yourself why this coming season...
Children
Kid's Course Forest:
This course is for kids only and found between the lift and slope at the base of the resort. Look out for the wild animal footprints!
Kids Park:
The Kids Park is conveniently located at the base of the resort with various items available for children to play with including snowsleds and scoops. Entrance costs 500 yen.
Kids Room:
This free facility can be found on the 2nd Floor of the Okushiga Bus Terminal and is free to use.
Accommodation
Perfectly located by the base of the resort in a ski-in ski-out location close to the base lift, Okushiga Kogen Hotel is one of the well-known hotels of the whole region and offers comfortable stays and a wide variety of fine cuisine. For more information on the Okushiga Kogen Hotel please view the information on SnowJapan or the hotel website.
Snow Candy Child Care
The Snow Candy child care facility is located in the Okushiga Kogen Hotel. It is open from 9:30am until 12:00pm and from 1:30pm until 4:00pm (closed over lunch time).
Below 1 year old:
Half day JPY4000 / Full day JPY7400
1 year old:
Half day JPY3500 / Full day JPY6600
2 years old - 5 years old:
Half day JPY3300 / Full day JPY6400
5 years old and up:
Half day JPY2800 / Full day JPY5500
Snow Sauna & Igloo
4 people can use this facility for 90 minutes at a charge of 3,000 yen (reservations required). For reservations please contact the front desk of the hotel.
How to get to Okushiga Kogen
Okushiga Kogen is located in the northern area of the famous Shiga Kogen resort area of northern Nagano Prefecture.
By train:
Take the Nagano Dentetsu line from JR Nagano Station to the terminal Yudanaka Station (45 minutes). From there take the bus up to Shiga Kogen and Okushiga Kogen (55 minutes). A Shiga Kogen Express bus is also available directly from the East Exit of Nagano Station (1 hour 45 minutes).
By car:
From the Shinshu Nakano IC exit of the Joshinetsu Expressway, take Route 292 up to the Shiga Kogen area. Turn towards Ichinose and Okushiga at the Hasuike junction in Shiga Kogen and follow the road round to Okushiga Kogen.
Okushiga Kogen is about 38km from the Shinshu Nakano IC expressway exit.
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