JapanSnowWatch

Okushiga Kogen Ski Area: Snow Report & Forecast

Okushiga Kogen Ski Area is a ski area in Nagano with 1 webcam, 9 runs, 4 lifts and 480 m vertical.

An adult day ticket costs ¥9,500.

Updated November 9, 2026

Okushiga Kogen is a quiet resort at the far end of Shiga Kogen. 1 webcam, 9 runs, 4 lifts and 480 m vertical.

Cameras are expected to come back online when the season starts (date not announced). Some cameras stream all year: press play to try one.

The longest run is about 2.2 km. An adult day ticket is around ¥9,500 (check the resort for current prices).

Still images from the resort's cameras show the slopes. Snow depth and the 7-day snowfall and temperature forecast for Okushiga Kogen Ski Area come from Open-Meteo forecast models for its part of Nagano.

Best for: Powder, Premium, Less Crowded

Season dates

This Season (Estimated)

Opening: Mid December
Closing: Late March

The mountain

Resort Statistics

Lifts: 4
Runs: 9
Longest Run: 2.2 km
Vertical Drop: 480m
Skiable Area: 40 ha
Elevation: 1,500m - 2,000m
Operating Hours (Every day): 8:30am – 4:30pm
Lift Types:
- Gondola ×1
- Pair ×5
Terrain: Beginner 20%, Intermediate 50%, Advanced 30%

Prices

Okushiga Kogen Ski Area lift ticket prices 2026-27

Adult (Day Pass): Window ¥9,500, Online ¥8,500 (Save ¥1,000 online)

Okushiga Kogen Hotel connected, accessible with Shiga Kogen pass. ¥8,500 online

Prices checked 18 Oct 2026

Rental Prices (1 Day) (Estimated)

Ski/Board + Boots (Adult): ¥5,500 JPY
Ski/Board + Boots (Child): ¥3,500 JPY
Jacket + Pants: ¥4,500 JPY

On-mountain rental counters are convenient, but village shops are usually 20-30% cheaper and discount further for advance bookings.

Getting there

Distance from Tokyo: 250 km
Quiet resort at the furthest end of Shiga Kogen. Direct access from Okushiga Kogen Hotel. Connected to Yakebitaiyama by gondola.

Road Conditions & Access

Tyres: Winter tyres required. Chain restrictions are enforced on the Joshinetsu and Nagano expressways in heavy snow.
Driving: The last 10-20 km up to the ski villages is usually mountain road that ices up in the morning.
Live closures: Nagano prefectural road information and NEXCO Central publish restrictions.

Things to do nearby

Ski-in/ski-out stays

Okushiga Kogen Hotel: Nordic-style ski-in/ski-out hotel at 1,500 m with Japanese and French restaurants.