Shiga Kogen Webcams & Snow Report
Japan's highest lift-served point, at 2,258 m · Updated 8 Oct 2026
No new snow has fallen at Shiga Kogen's ski areas in the last 48 hours.
Live cameras
6 of the 10 ski areas have official live cameras (10 in all). Each link opens the operator's own page or YouTube stream.
- All Shiga Kogen cameras (tourism association) ↗shigakogen.gr.jp
- Ichinose Tanne-no-Mori Okojo ↗shigakogen.gr.jp
- Hasuike crossing ↗shigakogen.gr.jp
- Higashidateyama summit ↗shigakogen.gr.jp
- Higashi- and Nishi-Tateyama from Hasuike ↗shigakogen.gr.jp
- Ichinose Family slopes ↗shigakogen.gr.jp
- Ichinose Family — base area ↗shigakogen.gr.jp
- E1 South Trail ↗princehotels.co.jp
No slope camera found yet: Kitashiga Komaruyama Ski Resort, Shiga Kogen Ichinose Yamanokami Ski Area, Shiga Kogen Okushiga Kogen Ski Area, Shiga Kogen Terakoya Ski Area
Footage remains the copyright of each operator. JAPANSNOWLINE neither stores nor redistributes it. Road cameras are listed on each resort’s page.
Today's snow
| Ski area | 24 h | 48 h | Base | Next 3 days | Temp | Powder Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitashiga Komaruyama Ski Resort | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 13°C | 10 |
| Ryuoo Ski Park | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 11°C | 10 |
| Shiga Kogen | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 9°C | 10 |
| Shiga Kogen Higashidateyama Ski Area | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 8°C | 10 |
| Shiga Kogen Ichinose Family Ski Area | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 8°C | 10 |
| Shiga Kogen Ichinose Yamanokami Ski Area | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 9°C | 10 |
| Shiga Kogen Kumanoyu Ski Area | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 9°C | 10 |
| Shiga Kogen Okushiga Kogen Ski Area | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 9°C | 10 |
| Shiga Kogen Terakoya Ski Area | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 7°C | 10 |
| Shiga Kogen Yakebitaiyama Ski Area | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 9°C | 10 |
Snowfall and base are calculated from a weather model, not reported by the resorts. "Next 3 days" is Open-Meteo’s published forecast shown as-is; it is not a forecast made by JAPANSNOWLINE. Check the Japan Meteorological Agency and the resort before you travel.
The season at a glance
| Ski area | Typical winter | Worst–best of 12 | Snow quality (of 392) | Adult day ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitashiga Komaruyama Ski Resort | 327 cm | 214–428 cm | 123 | — |
| Ryuoo Ski Park | 405 cm | 214–520 cm | 27 | — |
| Shiga Kogen | 255 cm | 197–337 cm | 77 | ¥9,500 |
| Shiga Kogen Higashidateyama Ski Area | 333 cm | 214–434 cm | 17 | — |
| Shiga Kogen Ichinose Family Ski Area | 333 cm | 214–434 cm | 16 | — |
| Shiga Kogen Ichinose Yamanokami Ski Area | 333 cm | 214–434 cm | 22 | — |
| Shiga Kogen Kumanoyu Ski Area | 333 cm | 214–434 cm | 14 | — |
| Shiga Kogen Okushiga Kogen Ski Area | 333 cm | 214–434 cm | 18 | — |
| Shiga Kogen Terakoya Ski Area | 333 cm | 214–434 cm | 5 | — |
| Shiga Kogen Yakebitaiyama Ski Area | 333 cm | 214–434 cm | 15 | — |
Typical winter is the December–March average over the last 12 winters (calculated). “Worst–best” is the leanest and the deepest of those 12 winters, which is the range a trip booked a year out has to live with. Ticket prices are checked on each resort’s own site; “—” means we have not checked one yet.
When the snow falls
In Shiga Kogen, the most snow falls in January. March brings 63% of January's, or about 66 cm. The one that keeps snowing latest is Shiga Kogen, where March still brings 72% of January's snowfall.
| Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86 cm | 105 cm | 75 cm | 66 cm |
Monthly averages over the last 12 winters, averaged across the ski areas in this area. This is what falls in each month, not how deep the base is.
The mountains themselves
| Ski area | Base to top | Vertical | Spread of the runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitashiga Komaruyama Ski Resort | 790–1,216 m | 426 m | 1.5 km |
| Ryuoo Ski Park | 852–1,831 m | 979 m | 4.6 km |
| Shiga Kogen | 1,338–1,586 m | 248 m | — |
| Shiga Kogen Higashidateyama Ski Area | 1,500–1,914 m | 414 m | 2.0 km |
| Shiga Kogen Ichinose Family Ski Area | 1,607–1,892 m | 285 m | 1.6 km |
| Shiga Kogen Ichinose Yamanokami Ski Area | 1,619–1,679 m | 60 m | 1.1 km |
| Shiga Kogen Kumanoyu Ski Area | 1,695–1,880 m | 185 m | 1.9 km |
| Shiga Kogen Okushiga Kogen Ski Area | 1,364–1,996 m | 632 m | 3.2 km |
| Shiga Kogen Terakoya Ski Area | 1,782–2,087 m | 305 m | 1.4 km |
| Shiga Kogen Yakebitaiyama Ski Area | 1,523–1,981 m | 458 m | 3.2 km |
Elevations come from the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan and OpenStreetMap. “Spread” is the width of the area the runs cover, not the total length of piste.
Questions people ask
Which ski areas in Shiga Kogen have live webcams?
6 of the 10, with 10 cameras in all: Ryuoo Ski Park, Shiga Kogen, Shiga Kogen Higashidateyama Ski Area, Shiga Kogen Ichinose Family Ski Area, Shiga Kogen Kumanoyu Ski Area, Shiga Kogen Yakebitaiyama Ski Area. Each one opens on the operator's own page.
How much snow does Shiga Kogen get in a typical winter?
From December to March, the most falls at Ryuoo Ski Park: about 405 cm. The least in the same area is Shiga Kogen, at about 255 cm — elevation and aspect make the difference. Calculated from the last 12 winters.
What happens in Shiga Kogen in a bad winter?
Over the last 12 winters, Ryuoo Ski Park ranged from 214 cm in its leanest winter to 520 cm in its deepest, against a typical 405 cm, so a poor winter brought 53% of the usual amount.
When is the best time to ski in Shiga Kogen?
In Shiga Kogen, the most snow falls in January. March brings 63% of January's, or about 66 cm. The one that keeps snowing latest is Shiga Kogen, where March still brings 72% of January's snowfall.
What does a lift ticket cost in Shiga Kogen?
The one we have checked is Shiga Kogen: ¥9,500 for an adult day ticket.