Okushiga Kogen Resort

Okushiga Kogen Ski Resort is one of the few ski resorts where guests can experience the best powder snow in Japan through numerous exciting slopes without the long lines that crowd other resorts. Most tourists flock to the closest resorts, causing extreme lines, frustration and overused, icy slopes. Yet, at about three hours from Tokyo Station, Okushiga Kogen Ski Resort offers gorgeous ski-in/ski-out accommodation and short lines to get you on their fresh, light and fluffy courses quickly.

As the perfect place for beginners and experts alike, this resort offers heaps of beginner, intermediate and advanced courses. Beginners are in luck as Okushiga Kogen’s English-speaking staff and teachers will make your learning experience simple and fun. In fact, Shiga International Ski School is the only ski resort in the Shiga Kogen area (and most of Japan) that offers skiing and snowboarding lessons in 100% English. Their reasonably priced rental shop covers a wide range of high-quality ski and snowboard gear, snow wear and more for stress-free travel. Strap in to your newly-rented gear and get ready to hit one of their 6 exciting courses designed for beginners and intermediate skiers and snowboarders. The kids park also is a great spot for children with a fun learning area and 3 family friendly slopes.

Experts who are looking for more extreme slopes have access to multiple advances courses such as the Kuma-otoshi course which offers gnarly downhill sections perfect for carving. Those looking for something a tad more thrilling can check out some of the tree-skiing slopes which have guides for the lesser-experienced. There’s no shortage of exhilarating slopes with connection to multiple other ski zones accessible by a short bus ride.

This beautiful, all-inclusive resort offers access to heated in-door swimming pools and other entertainment including an observation deck with spectacular views of the Northern Alps. If you’re feeling hungry, head over to one of the resorts delicious restaurants which offers Japanese and French cuisine. The resort also offers Japanese-style bars where you can grab a refreshing drink and mouth-watering bar food to end your day.

Further information

Okushiga Kogen Hotel

Shiga Kogen, Yamanouchi-machi, Shimotakai-gun, Nagano 381-0405

Reservation Phone:+81-269-34-2034

email: reservation@okushigakogen.com

https://okushigakogen.com/en/

Okushiga Kogen Ski Resort

http://en.okushiga.jp/skiresort/

Shiga International Ski School

http://www.shigaskischool.com