Shiga Kogen
Open by month
Open in January. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in February. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in March. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in April. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in May. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in June. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in July. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in August. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in September. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in October — at its best. Autumn leaves (colour starts at Mt. Yokote in late September; whole highland peaks around early October).
Open in November. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in December. No seasonal closure recorded.
Checked against the official site on 2026-10-15.
A highland in Joshinetsu Kogen National Park at 1,300–2,300 m, dotted with ponds, wetlands and hiking trails. Also a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Joshinetsu Kogen National Park / UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
Nearby
- Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park ≈ 15 min by car
- Shibu Onsen (Yudanaka-Shibu) ≈ 20 min by car
- Manza Onsen ≈ 30 min by car
- Chatsubomigoke Moss Park ≈ 35 min by car
- Lake Nozori ≈ 35 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Best time
- October — Autumn leaves (colour starts at Mt. Yokote in late September; whole highland peaks around early October)
- Getting there
- About 70 min by Nagaden express bus (Shiga Kogen line) from Nagano Station East Exit to Shiga Kogen Yamanoeki (summer service)
- Good to know
- Shiga-Kusatsu Kogen Route is closed for winter from 13:00 on Nov 11, 2026 to 10:00 on Apr 21, 2027. Part of Okushiga Kogen Sakae Line (Pref. Rd 502) has no through traffic due to bridge work since Sep 28, 2026 (winter closure from Nov 4)
- Time needed
- 3 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info