There was the first snow on Mt. Yokote in Shiga Kogen in the morning on 11/6 (Wed). According to the ski area, the snow amount was 2-3cm in the summit area of Mt. Yokote (2,307m). By the way, the ski area decided to delay its opening on 11/16 (Sat) from 11/9 (Sat) because it is not cold enough to use snowing machines.
Shiga Kogen Mt. Yokote Shibutoge Ski Area
[Period] 2024/11/9 (Sat) 11/16 (Sat) – 2025/Late May
[Hours] 8:30-16:00
[Lifts] Mt. Yokote No.1 Sky B Line, Mt. Yokote No.2 Sky, Mt. Yokote No.3 Sky, Mt. Yokote No.4 Pair, Mt. Yokote No.5, Mt. Yokote No.6, Shibutoge No.1 Romance (Totally 7 lifts)
[Fees] Mt. Yokote & Shibutoge Area 1 Day Ticket … Adult JPY6,000, 13-18 y/o JPY5,400, Over 60 y/o JPY5,600, Under 12 y/o JPY3,400
Shiga Kogen All Mountain 1 Day Ticket … Adult 8,000, 13-18 & Over 60 y/o JPY6,400, Under 12 y/o JPY3,700
*As of 8:30 a.m. on 11/6 (Wed), there is no snow on the national road 292.