How to get to Shiga Kogen: by car, by air and parking

Shiga Kogen sits in Nagano, Japan, at 1330–2307 m. Getting there mostly comes down to altitude and whether you're driving or flying in — here's the practical part.

Getting to Shiga Kogen by car

With 1330–2307 m of elevation, the access road often requires winter or M+S-rated tyres, and snow chains can be mandatory on heavy snow days. Check road conditions before you drive up and build in extra time for the last few kilometres of mountain road.

Getting to Shiga Kogen by air

The reference airport is Narita / Haneda International (NRT/HND), in Tokyo (Narita / Haneda) — from there, it's 3h (Shinkansen to Nagano + bus).

Parking in Shiga Kogen

Most resorts have paid parking right by the lifts and free options a bit further out with a shuttle. Arriving early on busy days (weekends, holiday weeks) is the difference between parking right at the slopes or walking quite a bit further.

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