Shiga Yakebitaiyama Ski Resort Guide
Shiga Yakebitaiyama, Japan
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 18km11 miles |
| Highest Lift | 2,000m6,562ft |
| Resort Height | 1,540m5,052ft |
| Nearest Airports | Kobe and Kansai |
| Free Snow Reports by e-Mail | Sign Up for Powder Alerts |
Shiga Yakebitaiyama
The ski area of Shiga Yakebitaiyama is at an altitude of 1,540m5,052ft, with 18km11 miles of marked runs.
Summary
Shiga Yakebitaiyama has direct access to 18km11 miles of downhill skiing, with 24 marked pistes, served by a total of 11 ski lifts.
The ski resort itself is at 1,540m5,052ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Shiga Yakebitaiyama offers some good boarding.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Shiga Yakebitaiyama is 3km2 miles long.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Shiga Yakebitaiyama?
The next notable snow forecast is 1cm1in, expected on 2 January.
See our long-range Snow Forecast for the latest update, or Join our Snow Mail Here
Snow this week
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ski Area Stats
Shiga Yakebitaiyama Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 3 | 2km1 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 15 | 13km8 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 6 | 3km2 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 18km11 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 11 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Shiga Yakebitaiyama Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,000m6,562ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,540m5,052ft |
| Resort Altitude (Shiga Yakebitaiyama) | 1,540m5,052ft |
| Max Vertical | 460m1,509ft |
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Shiga Yakebitaiyama?
This ski resort is in Shiga, Japan.
Map
Tap 
for Full-Screen, or see J2Ski's Resort map, showing Hotels and Ski Shops.
How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Shiga Yakebitaiyama is Kobe, 80 minutes drive away.
Kansai and Chubu Centrair airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 11 ski lifts are able to uplift 17,400 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Shiga Yakebitaiyama open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is mid November, and usual closing is Early May.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
