SHIGA KOGEN

Mt.SHIRANE LEAVES

2011-09-18T11:11:00.003+09:00

Started in Autumn

NANAKAMADO has become Red.

ShigaKogen Icecream & Daizu Caramel

2011-09-12T11:52:00.001+09:00

First appeared this year.

People living in Shiga Kogen, made with soy.

What a very dericious!

Come to Shiga Kogen, please eat.

ShigaKogen Weather

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Japanese azalea

2011-06-17T08:40:00.004+09:00

ShigaKogen is the seson of fresh green.

There are Fresh Green Festival events on Sunday.

You can also eat soup of bamboo.

ShigaKogen Backcountry Tour

2011-02-28T17:06:00.006+09:00

Not ski ares to skate. Very interesting.

Backcounty was held on 26th February.

This event is a tour to go from skiing ShigaKogen to Kusatsu Onsen.

Age without the road, it was the route used by people in the past.

Thank you very much for everyone!!

2010-12-30T13:20:00.002+09:00

Thank you very much this year!!
Thank you aging next year.

Snow Fall

2010-10-27T11:15:00.002+09:00

Today is very cold.

ShigaKogen is the first snow.

A beautiful day of Autumn.

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'HASUIKE'

The picture is Hasuike. Autumn is very beautiful.

Season of Autumn

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The best seasons of ShigaKogen.

Most beautiful of the view.

This is 'SHIBUTOGE'

2300m above sea level near the scene.

Red and green is very beautiful.

Season of Summer

2010-07-28T15:15:00.003+09:00

NIKKOU KISUGE is a best time to.

It is hot in ShigaKogen every day!!

It is very unusual. Howevery, it might be hotter in the foot.

Season of Spring!!

2010-05-19T09:10:00.009+09:00

It is a dance of the BUD of tree.
Very pretty.
Cherry blossoms are full-bloomed.

It was very beautiful.

Enjoying seeing cherry blossom was done as with my daughter.
'KASADAKE MIZUBASHOU KOUEN' in KASADAKE.

'TAKAMAGAHARA SITUGEN' MIZUBASHOU .

Flower viola of spring 'SUMIRE'

There is sill a snow in the 'Trekking Course.'
"A FRESH GREEN FESTIVAL " is held on June 13, 2010.

Snow Village

2010-03-09T10:36:00.006+09:00

The Snow Village is being held.

Fireworks were also very beautiful on Saturday.

It go au again on the 13th MAR.

Please come to ShigaKogen to Play.

"HARU SKI"

2010-03-05T09:30:00.003+09:00

It is warm today.
It is cheerful today of spring.
The snow also has disregaded it with a few.
The weather seems to be going to worsen from tomorrow.
There are a lot of ski competitions in March. My daughter also participates every week.
The 3rd ShigaKogen Snow Village starts from today to March 13th.

Scenery of evenig in Takamagahara and Ichinose

2010-02-22T16:31:00.008+09:00

It went to the dog-walking with the daughter after it had slipped in skiing yesterday.

The evening sun was very beautiful.
Scenery from Tanne no mori okojyo ski area to Takamagahara mommoth ski area.

Scenery from Tanne no mori okojyo ski area to Ichinose Family area.

The 3rd ShigaKogen SnowVillage

2010-02-17T11:01:00.006+09:00

The 3rd ShigaKogen SnowVillage OPEN Mar.5th 2010 - Mar.13th 2010

About Snow Village 　It is last year's image.

The illumination and fireworks go up.

Full Moon

2010-02-01T15:06:00.007+09:00

It is a very wonderful night of a full moon.

It beautiful rose on the Ichinose Family Ski area.

IN YOKOHAMA

2010-01-21T17:00:00.002+09:00

It met the friend again after a long time.

It colder in Shiga Kogen though it was cold in Yokohama.

I was glad to meet MEGUMI.

It looks forward to the day when it can meet this time.

Beautiful day!!

2009-12-24T09:37:00.003+09:00

What a beautiful day!!

The Mt.Higashitateyama seen in the front is done.

It is possible to slide in ShigaKogen in most areas.

IT IS VERY COLD TODAY.

2009-12-17T08:49:00.006+09:00

"KIDOIKE" is covered with the snow.

A new snow got off by 12cm on the HASUIKE.

It is a powder snow.

The snowfalls in the vicinity ShigaKogen Tourism Association are 25 cm.

Two Australians came to the Olympics Memorial to play yesterday.

OPENING FESTIVAL

2009-12-09T14:08:00.010+09:00

The 42th ShigaKogen Ski Area Opening Festival in Takamagahara Mommoth Ski area.

(DEC 6th, 2009)

It croweded very much though it took the lift.

[DAIJYA]
It is a DRAGON that appears in the legend of ShigaKogen.

2009-11-17T09:02:00.003+09:00

It is possible to slip on saturday this week if there is a snow in the ski area.

SPECIAL PRODUCT OF AUTUMN

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RED LEAVES

It is a marsh at the entrance in Shiga Kogen.
Red of the lacpuer is beautiful.
The autumn tint is an early place though the altitude is low.

AKAISHI-YAMA

2009-09-15T15:19:00.008+09:00

My younger brother climbed AKAISHI-YAMA on September 11.

The mountain where the left is sharp is KASAGA-TAKE.

A right pond is an ONUMA POND.

ONUMA POND　－　It is the biggest pond in SHIGA KOGEN. It is a pond famous for the big snake legend.

The rock is rugged to the top of a mountain of AKAISHI-YAMA

LITTLE TRIP

2009-08-16T13:54:00.023+09:00

HIGASHI-TATEYAMA-ALPINE-PLANT-GARDE

In Hoppo Onsen

It took the gondola from the Hoppo Onsen on August 15.

Seeing from the top of a mountain and my house were seen.
The ONUMA pond can be seen far away.The weather was bad,this day looked black.When it is fine, it looks blue.

*Flowers in blossom*

OYAMA-SHIMOTSUKE

HAKUSAN-FUURO

TAKANE-NADESIKO

TSURIGANE-NINJIN

TREKKING

2009-08-02T16:49:00.007+09:00

SESERAGI-YuHoDo

KO-ONI-YURI(orenge color) and KO-BAKI-BOUSHI(purple color) is in blossom in the board walk of TAKAMAGAHARA marshland.

It is a birth of a new life.

Surrounding of my house

2009-07-29T08:50:00.005+09:00

IT IS FULL-BLOWN.

"YANAGIRAN"

It's called the FLOWER OF THE FIRE in CANADA.

"KUGAISO"

"NIKKO KISUGE"

The Mt.Higashidate plant garden in the HOPPO ONSEN AREA

is a best time.

It's in blossom a lot.

Season of Summer

2009-06-30T16:46:00.003+09:00

Shiga Kogen is changing in Summer!!

The summer flower has bloomed.

It's cool in the summer of ShigaKogen.

SHIGA AYAME

KOMAKUSA

KITA ALPS

Scenery Of Spring

2009-05-15T14:57:00.007+09:00

Nihon-Kamoshika (Japanese Serow)

Syoujyou-Bakama (Heloniopsis Orientalis)

水芭蕉　Mizu-basyou(Asian Skunk Cabbage)

Wall of snow

2009-04-24T15:35:00.002+09:00

There are about 7meter wall of the snow.

The Shiga-Kusatsu route opened.

(It's possible to pass on April 22.)

*ATTENTION*

There is a place where the road is frozen.

Evening sun and vast ocean of clouds

2009-04-17T14:29:00.005+09:00

It is vast ocean clouds that it seems to be able to get on the cloud.

It was very beautiful yesterday.

(View from Higashi-tateyama ski area.)

What's this?

2009-04-16T17:54:00.003+09:00

Is this a bird's nest??

Maybe, it is after it starts in life.

Clearing Snow(Shiga-Kusatsu route : R292)

2009-04-09T09:12:00.008+09:00

Snow is being cleared.

The wall of a famous snow can be done.
It seems to be low because it snow little this year.

TANNE no MORI OKOJO SKI AREA

2009-04-07T09:28:00.003+09:00

Beautiful Blue Sky My daugter took a picture.

Spring soon

2009-04-07T09:05:00.006+09:00

SNOW-REMOVING WORKThe Shiga-Kusatsu route opens on April 22.

It had been closing during winter.

The vist of spring is near.

Beautiful day!!

2009-04-03T09:50:00.006+09:00

Takamagahara ski area.

There are lot of snow. It's possible to enjoy it enough.

Mt.Shigayama & Mt.Kasadake(right side)

There is a snow in the road.(Hoppo Onsen)
Please drive taking care.

It's a view from the Hoppo Onsen to KITA ALPS.

A lot of snows

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Enjoy skiing!!

Sunset at Shiga Kogen

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Kumanoyu Ski Area

Shiga Kogen, Joshinetsu National Park

Nagano, Japan

March 30, 2009.

From 5 to 6:15 P. M.

End of the day...

2009-03-31T12:07:00.002+09:00

Yesterday ended beautifully in Shiga Kogen!

With a clear sky and mild wind, that's the view from Hotaru Onsen Area.

In this picture, you can see Kasadake on the left and some of the Kumanoyu Ski Courses.

Today it's not so shiny and bright as yesterday but it's a nice day to go out and enjoy the snow anyway!

Illustrious visitors...

2009-03-30T15:09:00.004+09:00

Shiga Kogen was pretty busy today...

The Imperial Family spent almost a week skiing at Shiga Kogen. They use to come here once a year to enjoy the beautiful landscape and the good snow. And, as always, they were at Hotel Grand Phenix Okushiga. Lots of people were waiting in many spots of Shiga Kogen to have a chance to wave to the Imperial Family...

Here you can see Kootaishihi-Masako-sama or Princess Masako (Crown Princess of Japan) in front of Hasuike Hotel, a few minutes ago, when they left Shiga Kogen.

Another Sunny Day!

2009-03-30T10:04:00.001+09:00

It's bright and sunny today in Shiga Kogen!
Temperatures in the morning were about -2℃ in Hasuike.
This is Misumaike (Misuma Pond), known as well as Sankaku Pond, a few hours ago.

Beautiful Sunday!

2009-03-29T22:00:00.004+09:00

Sunday ended beautifully! With a blue sky and sunny day...

This is Kumanoyu Ski Area about 4:40 P. M.

Kumanoyu is a Ski only area and has 12 courses from beginners through Advanced skiers and also, has night skiing available.

Pizza Time!

2009-03-29T15:26:00.002+09:00

If you are skiing at Takamagahara area and want to have a pizza, you can have lunch at Takamagahara Hotel.

This Bacon & Potato Pizza will be fine for everyone visiting Shiga Kogen.

Or, if you want to try some Japanese flavour pizza or you don't eat meat, you can try this Kinoko Pizza... 5 different mushrooms Pizza!

*Just at lunch time. You can have a look in other options here.

Cold Sunday...

2009-03-29T09:53:00.005+09:00

It's very cold for a Spring day in Shiga Kogen.

-10℃ at Hasuike Area and it's impossible to define the weather right now...

some spots of light snow here and there, cloudy in some areas and sunny in others... a beautiful day anyway!

As you can see, the snow is back in Shiga Kogen and the trees are all white again! Just like a winter day.

Enjoy!!!!

A Perfect Saturday!!!

2009-03-28T22:00:00.007+09:00

This Saturday doesn't remind us that is already Spring in Japan in any possible way!
The trees are all snowy again, we had some snow during the day and temperatures registered were below zero just like an ordinary winter day!
It was cold Saturday, but sunny and beautiful! At the end of the day, I was told that it was -5℃ on the ski course...

This is Yokoteyama Kid's Park and Kumanoyu Ski Area on the background.

Kumanoyu Ski courses and Kasadake

The summit of Yokoteyama hiden in the clouds, viewed from Yokoteyama Sky Lift 2.

An hour later, the summit could be seen perfectly. This is Yokoteyama Sky Lift 1.

This is Mt. Kasadake, viewed from Yokoteyama Sky Lift 2.

The Yokoteyama trees are all white again!
Yokoteyama Sky Lift 2.

This is the view from the top of Yokoteyama Sky Lift 2.

From Yokoteyama Sky Lift 3 the trees are even more snowy!

Shibutoge Area

From the top of Yokoteyama Lift 6 Kasadake is beautiful

This is the Yokoteyama Lift 6

From Yokoteyama Lift 6, you can choose a intermediate course, on the left, or a easier one, on the right.

And that's Yokoteyama main course in the end of the day.

Okojo

2009-03-27T12:00:00.004+09:00

Okojo or Ermine, is the most famous inhabitant of Shiga Kogen and the animal symbol of our ski resort. That's why you can find lots of souvenirs with this cute animal.

I found this cookies yesterday at Hasuike Hotel.

I wish I could meet an Okojo walking in the snow once in Shiga Kogen.

Still winter in Shiga Kogen

2009-03-27T09:35:00.002+09:00

The winter is still with us in Shiga Kogen. During the night, we registered -6℃ and 12 cm of fresh snow in Hasuike.

More snow is expected during the day and it's cloud at the moment.

Warm up and have fun!!!

Shiga Kogen Backcountry Ski Tour 2009...

2009-03-26T11:58:00.006+09:00

Pictures from the last Shiga Kogen Backcountry Ski Tour 2009, happened on the last Saturday, March 21st.

This time, they skied through the Kusatsu course.

To hit there, they had to take the Yokoteyama Sky lifts and could appreciate the beautiful view of a snowy Mt. Kasadake.

They were very lucky, because the day before we had some snow at Shiga Kogen...

So they could ski in fresh powder snow.

After skiing all morning, a brief stop...

at noon, to rest and have lunch in the middle of the snow.

Also, they could taste the Shiga Kogen wine and beer.

Gorgeous weather and snow that Saturday.

As you can see, it was a great Saturday for those who could enjoy the...

last Shiga Kogen Backcountry Ski Tour of the year.

Another Perfect Day!

2009-03-26T09:51:00.003+09:00

The day starts with fresh snow in Shiga Kogen, the sun is bright and it's not so cold outside. Couldn't be more perfect! Enjoy!

Fresh snow...

2009-03-26T08:00:00.002+09:00

This picture was taken from the same place and day as the picture posted before, at the end of the day. Hopefully, we will have more snow during the week!

This is Hasuike Ropeway Station, 4:30 P. M.

Good news!!!

2009-03-25T09:30:00.001+09:00

As we expected, the day started with some snow today in Shiga Kogen.

It was just a light snow about 9 in the morning at Hasuike but it's becoming better right now! Looks like it will be a cloudy/snowy day today... and becoming colder than the previously days. So, if you are planning to go out on the slopes, be prepared wearing warm clothes.

Shiga Kogen at Sunset

2009-03-24T21:00:00.008+09:00

Yesterday the sky was so beautiful that we decided to watch the sunset. Maeyama seems to be a good choice, because the Maeyama C course it's not so difficult to snowshoe hike. The course it's just about 750 m. and we reached the top of the mountain in 15 min. You just need to ask at the front desk where you can hire some snowshoes and go with comfortable shoes and warm clothes.

We start to walk about 5:15 P. M.

And we were on the summit of Maeyama at 5:30 P. M.

Just in time to watch this beautiful sunset.

Sunset watched from 1810 m above sea level.

From the summit, you can see Kasadake, Kumanoyu Ski Area and all the Hotaru Onsen Hotels

At this time of the day, all the lifts had already stopped and it's very peaceful.

If you have the chance, I highly recommend, it's worth!

Sunny Sunny Sunny!!!

2009-03-24T13:06:00.002+09:00

This is how the sky was in the morning and still is a sunny blue sky day! Some people from Canada came here today to enjoy this beautiful day and go out snowshoe hiking. They decided to walk around Yokoteyama where, on clear days, it's possible to see even the Mt. Fuji. Hope they are enjoying the view right now!

Two moments of Mt. Kasadake

2009-03-23T09:30:00.003+09:00

As I told yesterday, we had a rainy Sunday in Shiga Kogen that turned in some snow this morning. But the runs are very icy outside so, take care!
We are still waiting more snow through the week. Let's hope!

This is Kasadake a few days ago... at March 19th, between Yokoteyama Skylift 2 and 3.

And this is Kasadake, viewed from the same place, on February 5th.

Rainy day....

2009-03-22T09:37:00.006+09:00

Unfortunately, it's a rainy Sunday in Shiga Kogen...
The good news are that according to Japan Meteorological Agency, we can expect snowy days on the next week. Let's wait and enjoy!

this picture was taken from the Nagaden bus, a few days ago, in front of Kidoike Onsen Hotel.

Backcountry Ski Tour 2009, the end!

2009-03-21T11:43:00.004+09:00

And those are the happy people who are enjoying the last edition of our Backcountry Ski Tour 2009.

We had 6 ski tours and one cancelled this year. Hope you all enjoyed a lot and see you next year!

Beautiful Weekend!

2009-03-21T11:04:00.004+09:00

This is Maeyama Ski course this morning... another beautiful sunny Saturday!

And today I was on the bus, at Kumanoyu Area (Kuma=bear / yu=hot spring water) which means something like the bear of the hot spring water when I met him!

Cloudy today...

2009-03-20T15:43:00.005+09:00

this is the boathouse of Kidoike, this morning. You can notice a fresh thin layer of snow on the trees.

It's cloudy and foggy today
The good thing is that we had some snow in the morning...
and we are expecting for a bright Saturday tomorrow!
Enjoy!

Sunny Thursday!

2009-03-19T20:20:00.000+09:00

Thursday was sunny with a gorgeous blue sky the whole day!
Thankfully, the ski course wasn't ice and hard. The Tuesday snow fall was still soft and good to ski.

Those who had the chance to go out and ski or snowboard today could appreciate a beautiful view today. This is Mt. Kasadake viewed from Yokoteyama ski course, lift 2 area.

If you weren't skiing or snowboarding here, the sunshine was strong enough to wish a good shadow. Her name is Momiji and she lives at the summit of Yokoteyama, 2305 m above sea level, in Unnjyo no Yado Yokote Sancho Hutte.

This is Indy. You can find him playing all the time at Shibutoge Hotel, in Shibutoge area. He's lovely and loves to play!

Even at the top of Yokoteyama, it was a hot Thursday. Well... at least for Shiga Kogen, 4° C it's very hot!!!

Sunny Days!!!

2009-03-18T09:31:00.003+09:00

This trail leads you to Yokoteyama, completely white yesterday afternoon

and this is Kumanoyu.

The Japan Meteorological Agency　expects sunny days...

Which is great, because yesterday the mountains were covered with a good amount of snow again and you just need to enjoy it in a sunny day! ;)

more snow!

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the fresh snow on a Dakekamba [Erman's Birch (Betula ermanii)] and Higashitateyama on the background

this trail connects Biwaike (Biwa Pond) and Hasuike (Hasu Pond) area and is covered by snow again

that's the usual view from our window

Today is perfect for snow lovers!

Started with lots of snow... about 25 cm of snow registered since last night.
And now it's a beautiful sunny afternoon with fresh snow on all the ski courses, just waiting for you to enjoy it!

Have fun!

Good morning!!!

2009-03-16T09:41:00.002+09:00

Shiga Kogen is beautiful today!
It seems like it will be like this during the whole day!
This is Kumanoyu Ski Area, about 8:30 this morning.
Enjoy the day!

SHIGA KOGEN - SNOW VILLAGE - the end

2009-03-15T15:09:00.004+09:00

Yesterday was the last night of 2nd Shiga Kogen Snow Village.

Hope all you had fun and see you next year!!!

Shiga Kogen this morning...

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Maeyama, at 8:30 in the morning... today Shiga Kogen it's perfect!!!

March Kid's Ski Day

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this boy was playing with fresh while waiting the bus, few days ago.

this picture is from Hasuike, few minutes ago.

The last Kid's Ski Day couldn't be more perfect!

20 cm of fresh snow registered this morning and a beautiful sunny day!!!

Children of Elementary School age or under has free access to the lifts and Shuttle Buses.

Sunday April 19 will be your last chance to enjoy the Kid's Ski day at Shiga Kogen!

Come to Shiga Kogen with kids and have fun!

2nd Shiga Kogen Snow Village - the end

2009-03-14T17:21:00.004+09:00

This video is from the first Hanabi (Fireworks) day of the 2nd Shiga Kogen Snow Village, last Saturday.

Today will be the last day to enjoy the Snow Village and, after 20 cm of fresh snow our Snow Village are even better! Hot ramen, grilled foods, kebab, crepe, hot wine, cool stuff from the outlet and much more... Come and join us!

*remember, the bus is free!

check the bus timetable here :)

Higashitateyama...

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A few days ago.

Snow, snow, snow!!!

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Looks like we are going to have a great day for those who love snow in Shiga Kogen!

It's snowing beautifully all morning today and according to the Japan Meteorological Agency, it suppose to snow all day today here!

Hasuike today, at 9:00 A. M.

Hasuike Ski Area

lots of fresh snow today!

Happy White Day!!!

2009-03-14T08:00:00.008+09:00

White Day seems to be celebrated just in Japan or, at least, invented in Japan... All I know it's a romantic day... so, why not learn something with those Japanese Snow Monkeys and show some affection today? Happy White Day!!!

Shiga Kogen Backcountry Ski Tour 2009...

2009-03-13T09:34:00.003+09:00

And tomorrow will be another Shiga Kogen Backcountry Ski Tour 2009 edition!

This picture shows the nice fresh snow from yesterday...

It's cloudy today but we hope to see some more snow at this weekend... let's hope!

And finally, don't forget... you just have tonight and tomorrow to enjoy our Snow Village!!!

Fresh powder snow...

2009-03-13T09:00:00.000+09:00

Shiga Kogen trees are covered by fresh powder snow again!

This is Higashitateyama Ski runnings viewed from Hasuike after 30 cm of fresh snow registered yesterday morning.

Enjoy!

Lunch time!!!

2009-03-12T15:09:00.003+09:00

If you are skiing at Kumanoyu Area, the Pizza Restaurant from Shiga Riverside Hotel can be a good option! But just at lunch time...
from 10:30 to 13:45.

Beautiful snow today!

2009-03-12T10:58:00.006+09:00

This morning started with a beautiful snow!

this is Hasuike Ropeway Parking, about 9 A.M.

and this is Shiga Kogen Protection of Nature Center, about 10:30 A. M.

At this moment, we can see a light snow mixed with a sunny day from our window, at Hasuike.

We registered 30 cm of fresh snow this morning! It's really a good day to go out and enjoy all this snow!!!

Another Backcountry Ski Tour 2009 is happening!

2009-03-11T10:22:00.002+09:00

Today 56 skiers joined to ski through Shiga Kogen snowy mountains and drink local wine. People from Tokyo, Kanagawa, Nagoya, Gifu, Osaka and, of course, Nagano are at this moment in Kumanoyu Area enjoying about 15 cm of fresh snow.

16 cm of snow registered this morning at Hasuike area

How about a Dorayaki???

2009-03-10T15:43:00.004+09:00

Dorayaki is the name of a very traditional Japanese confection. This one here is from Shigayama Onsen, in Shiga Kogen, and you can try 3 different fillings: Green Tea, Coffee and Anbata [Anko (sweet red bean paste) + butter].

SHIGA KOGEN - SNOW VILLAGE video

2009-03-10T11:29:00.003+09:00

This video is from Shiga Kogen Snow Village on Sunday, about 21:30, when most of the visitors were going home.

But you can enjoy the snow village, every night, until March 14.

It's cloudy today but according to the Japanese Meteorological Agency, we would have some snow today and tomorrow... Our Snow Village will be even better!

2nd Snow Village - Sunday night

2009-03-09T11:54:00.004+09:00

The 2nd Shiga Kogen Snow Village was amazing yesterday night!

Kids and adults were having fun at the huge snowslide and everybody had the chance to try different foods and take lots of pictures in the middle of the snow.

Come and join us! Everynight, until March 14, at SHIGA KOGEN SOGO KAIKAN 98 at Hasuike, Shiga Kogen, Nagano Ken.

How about a different dinner tonight?

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Kebab

Ramen, Gyouza, Udon, Soba, Tempura...

Japanese sweet, made of beans.

Sweet Crêpe

Grilled food

Come to the 2nd Shiga Kogen Snow Village and enjoy the beautiful illumination, have fun in the snow and the huge slidesnow and try different meals!

until March 14 (Sat)
from 19:00 to 21:00

Where: SHIGA KOGEN SOGO KAIKAN 98 at Hasuike, Shiga Kogen, Nagano Ken.

check the Shiga Kogen Shuttle Bus timetable for tonight (March 8) and next Saturday (March 14), it's free!

Snow Village Outlet

2009-03-08T18:11:00.005+09:00

Since yesterday there's an Outlet here at 2nd Shiga Kogen Snow Village.

from March 7 to 14 (Sat)

Where: SHIGA KOGEN SOGO KAIKAN 98 at Hasuike, Shiga Kogen, Nagano Ken.

More Japanese meals...

2009-03-08T13:58:00.004+09:00

For those who are spending the day at Ichinose Area, there are lots of restaurants to try some Japanese meals.

This is a very popular Japanese meal, called Katsu Kare (カツカレー): pork cutlet served with Japanese rice and curry. This one here is served with a topping of Fukujinzuke (pickles - 福神漬) and salad.

And this meal here is of the most common way to eat Katsu. Ask for a Katsu Jyu (カツ重) and you can try this - pork cutlet and rice in a fancy box with salad and pickles.

For those who prefer something more western-style, can have a homemade pizza (Tezukuri Piza - 手作りピザ) or a Spaghetti (Spaghetti - スパゲティ).

All these meals are from Tanne no Mori Okojo, a restaurant inside Silver Shiga Hotel, at Tanne no Mori Okojo Ski Area.

Lucky day!

2009-03-08T13:25:00.006+09:00

Today I had the chance to meet a Nihon kamoshika (ニホンカモシカ) or, a Japanese Serow.
The nice bus driver from Nagaden Shiga Kogen Shuttle Bus saw this beautiful animal in the middle of the trees and stopped the bus for a while to let everybody enjoy this nice Shiga Kogen inhabitant. He was walking at Kasadake neighbourhood.

We appreciate that!

Saturday at Ichinose

2009-03-07T20:20:00.001+09:00

Few hours latter, at Ichinose, we found a beautiful sky to enjoy the whole day on the snow.

In these pictures, you can see Ichinose Diamond, Ichinose Family and Tanne no Mori Okojo Ski area.

Saturday morning at Yokoteyama

2009-03-07T18:00:00.000+09:00

Saturday started very cloudy at Mt. Yokote... These trees are between the Yokoteyama Sky Lift 2 and Yokoteyama Sky Lift 3.

And that's the view from Yokoteyama Sky Lift 2.

Saturday, March 7, 2009.

10:16 A. M.

Yokoteyama, Shiga Kogen, Joshinetsu National Park, Nagano, Japan.

Rainy Friday

2009-03-06T23:23:00.000+09:00

Unfortunately, we had a rainy Friday at Shiga Kogen...
But it can be a perfect day to go out and visit the snow monkeys.

This couple, Diana and Giovanni, are Brazilian living in Australia and decided to spend some days in Japan.

They enjoyed a beautiful Thursday on the snow and decided to visit the Monkey Park on Friday. It seems that they enjoyed a lot!

Snow Monkey Park in a rainy day

2009-03-06T23:22:00.001+09:00

Snow Monkey Park moments

2009-03-06T23:21:00.000+09:00

Jigokudani Yaen Koen also known as Snow Monkey Park.

It's about 30 min by bus from Shiga Kogen.

Check the monkeys everyday at Jigokudani's livecam!

There's a guy who lives near the park and writes in a personal blog with lots of interesting information about the park and the region. His name is Zeno and his blog is very helpful!

Shishiudo

2009-03-05T16:05:00.002+09:00

This is an image from Shiga Kogen at summer...

It shows Shishiudo (Angelica pubescens), taken last summer by Miyazaki Hisae, a wonderful guide from Shiga Kogen. Must be lovely here at summer too!

Shiga Kogen Shuttle Bus

2009-03-05T14:16:00.003+09:00

*click on the picture to view larger

Icing Sugar

2009-03-05T10:26:00.003+09:00

The snow was icing-sugar looking yesterday, at the end of the day :)

at Hasuike Ropeway station.

Today started with an amazing blue sky and seems to be like this during the whole day.

Perfect day to snowboard, ski, hike, take some pictures... enjoy the snow!

Busy Weekday...

2009-03-04T11:57:00.002+09:00

It's quite busy today for a Wednesday. Lot's of lucky people going to have fun this morning at Shiga Kogen!

Shiga Kogen Backcountry Ski Tour 2009 - video

2009-03-04T10:15:00.004+09:00

Just a few moments of skiers having fun at Shiga Kogen Backcountry Ski Tour, last Saturday.

They skied during the whole day and here they were at Yoshigadaira.

Almost Ready...

2009-03-03T13:28:00.007+09:00

Next week will be special here, in Shiga Kogen.

From March 7 to March 14 the 2nd Shiga Kogen Snow Village will be very special!

Every night, from 19:00-21:15

*ILLUMINATION

Come and appreciate the lighting that will be set.

*MESSAGE CANDLES
Buy your candle.
Write your message and light the candle. (just 800)
Price: 100 yen.

*OUTLET MARKET
-If you are staying in one of Shiga Kogen hotels, take the discount ticket and get 5% off on outlet shops.

-Guests of Shiga Kogen hotels can fill in the Ski or Snowboard Binding Set DRAW coupon.

*SNOW LIGHT UP
Snow lanterns lighting. Have a romantic time!

*FOOD and DRINK CORNER
Bring you family and friends do drink and eat.

*BIG SNOW SLIDE
Have fun!
For children and adults!

*FIREWORKS NIGHT

March 7 (Sat), 8 (Sun) and 14 (Sat)

At 21:00

Where: SHIGA KOGEN SOGO KAIKAN 98 at Hasuike, Shiga Kogen, Nagano Ken.

Free Shuttle Bus service on March 7 (Sat), 8 (Sun) and 14 (Sat)

OKUSHIGA KOGEN AREA

2009-03-03T13:13:00.004+09:00

Shuttle Bus Timetable for March 7 (Sat), 8 (Sun) and 14 (Sat)

*Free Shuttle Bus to this event! Bring your family and have fun!

*Buses can be late in case of bad weather.

YOZAKA-KUMANOYU AREA

2009-03-03T13:09:00.004+09:00

Shuttle Bus Timetable for March 7 (Sat), 8 (Sun) and 14 (Sat)

*Free Shuttle Bus to this event! Bring your family and have fun!

*Buses can be late in case of bad weather.

SHIGAYAMA AREA

2009-03-03T13:01:00.004+09:00

Shuttle Bus Timetable for March 7 (Sat), 8 (Sun) and 14 (Sat)

*Free Shuttle Bus to this event! Bring your family and have fun!

*Buses can be late in case of bad weather.

More Night Skiing

2009-03-03T10:11:00.007+09:00

Yesterday, before night skiing starts, at Ichinose Family, where you can ski or snowboard every night at Shiga Kogen.

Video of the Week

2009-03-02T09:52:00.005+09:00

This video shows Hasuike Ropeway station a feel minutes ago.

Shiga Kogen started with a beautiful snow this morning and seems to be like this for a while.

+20 cm of snow registered this morning at Hasuike! Enjoy!

Ski Taikai

2009-03-01T11:38:00.004+09:00

More pictures from Ski Shougakou Taikai, at Nishitate, Shiga Kogen.

Tournament

2009-03-01T11:11:00.005+09:00

Now it's happening the Japanese Elementary School Tournament, at Nishitate Area, in Shiga Kogen.

It's amazing to see all those kids skiing so beautifully!

Shiga Kogen Backcountry Ski Tour 2009

2009-02-28T13:32:00.005+09:00

These are the Shiga Kogen Backcountry Tour skiers.

This photo was taken before they start, at the top of Yokoteyama, this morning.

Now they are still skiing anf enjoying this beautiful landscape.

Shiga Kogen Backcountry Ski Tour 2009

2009-02-28T10:11:00.004+09:00

Today The Shiga Kogen Backcountry Ski Tour 2009 started.

It will happen more 5 times during March.

Backcountry tour starts at 10:00 A. M. and they ski the whole day, finishing at 17:30.

In this first tour, 57 skiers joined to enjoy this beautiful sunny day in Shiga Kogen.