Hotels in Shiga Kogen, Japan
Shiga Kogen sits high in Japan's Nagano Prefecture, famous as one of the country's largest and most connected ski resorts. Winter temperatures drop to around 20°F (-6°C), blanketing the slopes with powder perfect for skiing and snowboarding from December to April. Come summer, the snow melts away, revealing hiking trails that lead to panoramic views of the Northern Alps-temperatures hover near 68°F (20°C), ideal for a quiet trek through alpine meadows. Did you know you can ski at night on some illuminated runs? That's a cool experience you won't find everywhere.