- Vertical drop
- 2,776 ft*
- Skiable terrain
- 988 acres
- Avg snowfall
- 472 in*
- Lifts
- 45
Editor's Pick
Take the Higashitateyama Gondola to The Rooftop Dining for an alpine lunch with Northern Alps views. Check the gondola before setting out.
THE FOOD SCENE
Match lunch to the part of the plateau you are skiing. Hasuike has Yamano Cafe for a lighter stop and Karubiya Sam for set meals or noodles. On the Okushiga side, La Stella Alpina serves Italian cooking and Okushiga Kogen Hotel offers distinct French, Japanese and teppanyaki dining rooms.
APRÈS-SKI & NIGHTLIFE
In Ichinose, try a Shiga Kogen draft beer at Snow King at Chalet Shiga. On the Okushiga side, reserve a hotel dining room or visit the lounge. Check your return transport before choosing a different base for dinner.
DINING PICKS
6 curated spots for eating and drinking at Shiga Kogen
On-Mountain Dining
On-Mountain1 pick
The Rooftop Dining
Summit of Mt. Higashidate at 2,000 metres
The Rooftop Dining sits at the Mt. Higashidate summit and serves cheese fondue, alpine plates, and local Shinshu wine with Northern Alps views.
Why We Like It
Ride the Higashitateyama Gondola for a summit lunch with Northern Alps views. The dining room closes when the gondola does, so check lift status first.
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Base Area
4 picks
Okushiga Kogen Hotel dining
Okushiga Kogen Hotel
Gendai serves French course dinners at the hotel, while Kunenbo offers Japanese cooking in winter. Shirakaba is the small teppanyaki counter.
Why We Like It
Reserve the particular dining room you want. The French course meal and teppanyaki counter suit quite different evenings.
Earlier guide details
Earlier menu idea: French course dinner. Choose from the restaurant’s current menu when you visit.
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La Stella Alpina
Okushiga Kogen
La Stella Alpina serves Italian cooking with views over the Okushiga Highlands. Plan it as a lunch in this part of the ski area.
Why We Like It
A sit-down Italian lunch offers a change of pace when exploring the Okushiga side. Confirm service before crossing the plateau.
Earlier guide details
Earlier menu idea: Handmade pasta with Shiga Kogen Pale Ale. Choose from the restaurant’s current menu when you visit.
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Karubiya Sam at Yamanoeki
Yamanoeki Resort Center, Hasuike
Karubiya Sam’s dining hall in the Yamanoeki Resort Center serves Shinshu-style set meals, curry and noodles in a spacious mountain-view room.
Why We Like It
A convenient lunch break if your route passes through Hasuike, with several types of meal under one roof.
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Snow King at Chalet Shiga
Chalet Shiga, Ichinose
Snow King occupies Chalet Shiga’s first-floor bar in Ichinose. It pours Shiga Kogen draft beer alongside sake, Japanese whisky and wine.
Why We Like It
A convenient winter evening stop if you are staying in Ichinose. Check service dates before taking a shuttle from another base.
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In Town
1 pick
Yamano Cafe
Hasuike; nearest listed bus stop is Shiga Kogen Yamanoeki
A Hasuike café with coffee, light food and desserts, plus a retro-style indoor seating area.
Why We Like It
A useful place to pause over coffee or a light bite while exploring the Hasuike area.
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Plan your meal
Check whether your chosen venue takes reservations or uses a walk-in waitlist. For mountain dining, plan around lift access and service times.