Peak Elevation
2,307 m
7,569 ft
Vertical Drop
602 m
1,975 ft
Skiable Area
174 ha
430 ac
Avg Snowfall
1016 cm
400 in
Lifts
8
Yokoteyama-Shibutoge Weather Forecast
About
Yokoteyama-Shibutoge is Japan's highest lift-served ski area, topping out at 2,307 m in the Shiga Kogen highlands of Nagano. Eight lifts cover roughly 11.6 km of runs, with gentle beginner terrain low down and steeper powder pitches up top, over a vertical drop of about 600 m. The high elevation gives one of the country's longest seasons, often running from late November into May.
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Difficulty Breakdown
Local symbols shown first, North American second
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Data validated from official sources but may be incomplete or outdated. Always verify with the resort directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many lifts does Yokoteyama-Shibutoge have?
Yokoteyama-Shibutoge has 8 ski lifts.
What is the vertical drop at Yokoteyama-Shibutoge?
Yokoteyama-Shibutoge has a vertical drop of 1,975 feet (602 meters).
What is the peak elevation of Yokoteyama-Shibutoge?
The summit of Yokoteyama-Shibutoge sits at 7,569 feet (2,307 meters) above sea level.
How many trails does Yokoteyama-Shibutoge have?
Yokoteyama-Shibutoge has 15 marked trails, totaling roughly 7.21 miles of skiing.
How big is the skiable terrain at Yokoteyama-Shibutoge?
Yokoteyama-Shibutoge covers 430 acres (174 hectares) of skiable terrain.
Does Yokoteyama-Shibutoge offer night skiing?
No, Yokoteyama-Shibutoge does not offer night skiing.
Does Yokoteyama-Shibutoge have snowmaking?
Yes, Yokoteyama-Shibutoge has snowmaking to supplement natural snowfall and extend the ski season.
How much snow does Yokoteyama-Shibutoge get each year?
Yokoteyama-Shibutoge averages around 400 inches (1016 cm) of snowfall per season.