Shigakogen Takamagahara Mammoth Ski Area — Attraction in Yamanouchi

Excellent large ski area, connected to some other 10 of the 18 ski resorts of Shiga Kogen. You can expect good snow conditions most of the winter. Not crowded except weekends. Mostly Japanese visitors; fewer foreigners than Niseko and Hakuba. Lift passes are at 6500 Yen per day - with that pass, you can ski in all resorts of this huge area. Passes are 5600 Yen for seniors (60+). Snow patrol helped me find my iPhone buried in snow on top of the hill -...

This is Takamagahara Snow Resort. This resort is located in the center of the Shigs Kogen Central Area, this is why you can easily go to various snow resorts around here. However, in my case, I don't use this resort because it's difficult to find a car paking lot. Anyone tell me where to park my car for...

So many courses available for a wide range of skills. Lift passes can be found on their website, but we recommend to go early as a lot of things close around 3pm such as restaurants, rentals, etc. coin lockers are available....