REPORT

Shiga Kogen received its first snow of the season on 10/28, exactly the same date as last year. This morning, I drove up National Route 292 from Nakano City toward Yokoteyama, and the light rain had turned to snow around Ichinuma. By the time I reached Kumanoyu, a thin layer of wet snow had begun accumulating along the roadside. Fine snow continued to blow in on a strong, cold wind throughout my visit, making it feel even colder than the temperature alone suggested.
[Yokoteyama・First Slope]

A couple whom I met from Mie Prefecture (pictured) told me, “We came hoping to enjoy the fall colors from the summit of Yokoteyama, but we never expected to find a winter landscape! This is exciting.” The snow depth was between 0 to 1 cm on the lower section of Yokoteyama’s First Slope (first photo) and 1 to 2 cm on the lower section of the Second Slope (second photo). The upper slopes of Higashidateyama and Terakoya were also lightly dusted with snow.
[Yokoteyama・Second Slope]

　　
＊Shiga Kogen’s 2026–27 winter season is scheduled to run from 11/14/2026 through late May 2027.
　　　　
＊Advance Discount Lift Tickets
Yakebitaiyama Adult 1-day pass JPY8,000 → JPY6,000！ (*Until 12/6)
Kumanoyu Adult 1-day pass JPY7,000 →JPY6,200！ (*Until 10/31)
Kumanoyu Adult 1-day pass JPY7,000 →JPY6,500！(*From 11/1-)
Okushiga Kogen Adult 1-day pass JPY7,000 → JPY5,000！（Sold out）
Shiga Kogen Central Area Adult 1-day pass JPY7,500 → JPY6,500！（Sold out）
Yokoteyama Shibutoge Area Adult 1-day pass JPY7,000 → JPY5,500！（Sold out）

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reported by Snownavi