Shiga Kogen Snow Monkey Xmas

Shiga Kogen Snow Monkey Xmas

Come celebrate xmas time in the snow at Japans biggest ski resort! Skiing, snowboarding, a visit to the snow monkey onsen, free lessons, xmas party & more!

Overview

Shiga Kogen is Japan's largest ski resort area, offering a vast winter playground with 18 interconnected ski resorts all accessible with the one lift pass. The resort’s high altitude ensures excellent snow conditions throughout the season, and with over 80 kilometers of courses and 70 lifts, there's something for every skier and snowboarder. Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate, or advanced rider, Shiga Kogen provides endless terrain to explore. This trip also includes an optional visit to see the famous snow monkeys soaking in hot springs, free ski/snowboard lessons and a fun xmas event with party games on the Saturday night.

Shiga Kogen boasts a unique advantage with its inter-connected slopes across both the northern and southern zones, offering seamless access to a massive ski area. Unlike other resorts where terrain is fragmented, Shiga Kogen lets you easily explore different areas. With a variety of trails from wide groomers to off-piste tree runs, there’s something for everyone, including those looking for fresh powder without the competition seen at other popular Nagano resorts.

Our hotel is only a 2min walk / ski from the lifts and also features a 24hour, 100% natural onsen (hot spring). On Saturday night after dinner, we will hold a fun xmas party featuring a bar, music and mini-olympics style party games with prizes. On Sunday you can choose to join our Snow Monkey tour (fees are included), or spend another day skiing/boarding Shiga Kogen. You can also fit in a half day skiing/boarding in the afternoon after the snow monkeys if you are keen.

Looking forward to it!!

The Plan

19:30 ~ 23:00 :
Meet in Shinjuku. Get on the bus. Depart Shinjuku. Stop for a rest/snack break along the way. Arrive in Shiga Kogen. Check into the Hotel. Sleep or late night onsen.

07:30 ~ 08:30 :
Breakfast in the hotel restaurant
08:30 ~ 16:30 :
Get out there early and ski / snowboard all day. Free lessons for beginners.
16:30 ~ 18:30 :
Soak in the hotel onsen. Relax with a cold drink
18:30 ~ 19:30 :
Dinner in the hotel restaurant
19:30 :
Xmas party: DJs, giveaways, dancing, good times!

07:30 ~ 08:30 :
Breakfast in the hotel restaurant
08:30 ~ 15:00 :
Check out of the hotel.Skiing and Snowboarding all day - OR Snow Monkey Tour
15:00 ~ 16:00 :
Soak in the hotel onsen. Pack up gear. Relax with a cold drink.
16:00 ~ 20:30 :
Return bus back to Shinjuku. Stop for snacks/dinner along the way.

Reviews

5.00

This was my first long weekend snowboarding and I was a little nervous to go but I had so much fun! I made lots of friends who I would run into across the resort and go snowboarding with. Despite the wind occasionally closing top area, there was always somewhere to go. I like how the hotel is located close to the yama no Eki so you have good access to the bus to get to other areas (although you can traverse anywhere). Had fun beating Daff and KG at blokus and getting panini revenge.

Katie / 30 Jan 2026
5.00

It was a super good trip! The powder was amazing! Thanks for the good organizations! I like Shigakogen!

XIAOLU / 15 Jan 2026
5.00

Enjoyed the trip! Staff were great in sending instruction to the group and Shiga Kogen is s great resort. Lodging was conveniently near the gondola and the afterparty is great too

Xavier / 14 Jan 2026
5.00

Big thanks to the team for such a well-organized trip! Everyone was so kind and helpful, which made everything run smoothly. I also got to make a bunch of new friends—definitely a trip to remember!

Thien / 25 Mar 2025
5.00

It was my first time seeing snow and this trip made it an amazing and a memorable experience!. The instructors were very good and patient with us and helped us a lot during the beginners course. Even sudden emergencies were handled very professionally and efficiently and I had one of the best times ever here! It was amazing!

Yogeshwara / 28 Feb 2025
5.00

We had very good long week end- Great staff team. Thank you

Michael / 27 Feb 2025
5.00

The hotel and all logistics arrangements were good. I always look forward to TSC trip in Shiga Kogen!

John / 29 Jan 2025
5.00

Perfect timing for powder snow. Hotel was old Japanese style, food is decent. Easy access to Alpina rental and gondola right next to it.

JIA / 15 Jan 2025
5.00

Very good weekend! Conditions were pretty good. Shiga resort is quite big and have runs for all kind of levels, including some tree runs. And as always, the staff super friendly and helpful

Rogelio / 15 Jan 2025
5.00

Super long week end. Very good organisation.

Michael / 14 Jan 2025