Shiga-Kogen Yokoteyama Ski Resort

Shiga Kogen Yokoteyama Ski Resort is Japan’s highest-altitude ski area, with lifts reaching over 2,300 meters. Thanks to this elevation, it offers one of the longest operating seasons in the country, often from late November into May, with consistently high-quality snow. Wide, gentle pistes make it beginner-friendly, while the panoramic summit views of the Northern Alps and Mt. Asama are a highlight for all visitors. At the top, the famous summit café—Japan’s highest—provides a unique spot to relax above the clouds. Its location on the eastern edge of Shiga Kogen makes Yokoteyama a scenic and family-friendly destination as well as an excellent base for exploring other Shiga Kogen areas.