Shiga Kogen is situated in the heart of the Johshinetsu Kogen National Park and is by far the largest ski resort in Japan, with 21 interlinked resorts all on one lift ticket! Shiga covers a huge area and offers a great diversity of natrual terrain. Famous for its grand scale, amazing panoramic views and snow quantity, Shiga Kogen is the ultimate destination for the keen skier and snowboarder and also boasts one of the longest seasons in Japan due to its higher elevation. The accommodation at Shiga Kogen is spread out around many distinct "villages"and most of the accommoation is ski-in/ski-out or located very close to the slopes.