Shiga Kogen Snow Monkey Powder Long Weekend

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Long weekend trip to Japan's biggest ski resort! Free lessons, snow monkeys, after ski party events, hot springs and more!

Shiga Kogen Snow Monkey Powder Long Weekend

Long weekend trip to Japan's biggest ski resort! Free lessons, snow monkeys, after ski party events, hot springs and more!
Shiga Kogen Snow Monkey Powder Long Weekend

Shiga Kogen Snow Monkey Powder Long Weekend

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Overview

Shiga Kogen is by far Japan's biggest ski resort area with 18 interconnected ski resorts all accessible with the one lift pass. The high altitude brings consistently great snow conditions and with over 80kms of courses and 70 lifts, the resort is great for all levels of skiier/boarder, from first-timers to advanced.

This long weekend trip is one of our most popular trips, always booking out well in advance. It's peak powder time; in previous seasons we have seen over a metre fall within 24 hours!

Shiga Kogen is also famous for the onsen bathing snow monkeys! The Shiga Kogen snow monkeys are a definite must see and we will be visiting the monkey onsen on the final day of the trip. The snow monkeys have lived in the Shiga Kogen area for several generations and come down from the mountains each day to bath in the natural hot springs at the base. We will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with the hot spring bathing monkeys in their natural habitat.

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 :
Wake up! Breakfast in the hotel restaurant.
08:30 ~ 16:30 :
Get out there early and ski / snowboard all day
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 :
Party / social event

19:30 ~ 20:30 :
Wake up! Breakfast in the hotel restaurant.
08:30 ~ 16:30 :
Get out there early and ski / snowboard all day
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 :
Party / social event

07:30 ~ 08:30 :
Wake up! Breakfast in the hotel restaurant.
08:30 ~ 15:00 :
Check out of the hotel. Skiing and snowboarding all day - OR visit the snow monkey hot springs!
15:00 ~ 16:00 :
Soak in the hotel onsen. Relax with a cold drink
16:00 ~ 20:30 :
Bus back to Shinjuku.

Inclusions

  • Round trip private, charter bus: Shinjuku ~ Shiga Kogen ~ Shinjuku
  • Three nights accommodation: 1min walk from the slopes and includes 100% natural onsen open 24hrs
  • Two dinners
  • Three breakfasts (Sat, Sun, Mon)
  • Two day all areas lift pass
  • Free beginner ski or snowboard lesson (9:30am first morning)
  • Dedicated trip leaders for the entire trip
  • Party events both nights
  • Snow Monkey tour on Monday (includes transportation from hotel)
  • National Park entry fee if visiting the snow monkeys.
  • Accident compensation insurance
  • Sales tax (10%)

Available Rentals

Ski Set (Skis, Poles, Boots): ¥4000 per day
Ski Boots Only: ¥2000 per day
Skis & Poles Only: ¥3000 per day

Snowboard & Bindings Only: ¥3000 per day
Snowboard Set (Board, Boots, Bindings): ¥4000 per day
Snowboard Boots Only: ¥2000 per day

Wear Set (Jacket & Pants): ¥3500 per day
Snow Pants Only: ¥1500 per day
Snow Jacket Only: ¥2000 per day

Snow Goggles: ¥500 per day
Snow Gloves: ¥500 per day
Helmet, Goggles, Gloves Set: ¥2000 per day
Helmet: ¥1000 per day
Snow Goggles & Gloves: ¥1000 per day

Optional Extras

Snow monkey tour: ¥0

Free ski lessons (beginner): ¥0
Free snowboard lessons (beginner): ¥0

Lift pass for the final day: ¥7500 per day

Dates & Availability

Depart End Space Price Booking
Feb 20th (Fri) Feb 23rd (Mon) Waiting List ¥49,800 Wait List

Reviews

5.00

good management, good accommodations, it was nice trip!

Muhammad / 01 Feb 2026
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