Shiga Highlands

Shiga Kogen (志賀高原, Shiga-kōgen) is a ski resort and hiking spot, located in the Jōshin'etsu-kōgen National Park in the highlands of Yamanouchi, Nagano, Japan.

[1] At 4.25 square kilometres (1.64 sq mi), Shiga-kōgen is arguably the largest ski resort in Japan, as well as the second highest in elevation.

Christmas and the New Year's season is the peak period in Shiga-kōgen during the Japanese school holiday break.

The buses are usually quite punctual to the minute but this can vary with the weather conditions so it is recommended that guests take an earlier bus where possible.

During the season, the shuttle bus between resorts operates Monday to Sunday unless there is a severe snow or other weather warning, which can often see services terminate early.

It is also complete with the usual goods with the addition of stuff for daily necessities, personal hygiene, souvenir items, Shiga Kogen local beers, wine and sake and vending machines for beers, softdrinks and ice cream.

"Also, "the vegetation in the park area changes as the altitude becomes higher, from beech (Fagus crenata) and Japanese oak (Quercus crispula) woods to coniferous forests.

Woods of Japanese larches (Larix kaempferi) and White Birches (Betula platyphylla var.

All these characteristics made Shiga-kōgen an interesting spot to hiking and enjoy the nature all seasons of the year.

Unjō no Yado Yokote Sanchō Hyutte (mountain hut) is a restaurant, bakery, and hotel.