Shiga guides

Daily Guiding for High-Intermediate and Advanced Skiers & Boarders

Location: Shiga Kogen, Nagano, Japan

Daily guiding info

Shiga Kogen is widely considered the crown jewel of Japanese ski resorts. As the largest ski area in Asia, it features 18 interconnected resorts, 52 lifts, and stretches over 20 kilometres within a stunning UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Navigating this expansive terrain can be overwhelming—that's where we come in.

With over two decades of experience, our daily private guiding and instructional service is designed for:

  • High-intermediate skiers and boarders looking to build confidence in powder and enhance their technique.

  • Advanced riders seeking access to zones they’ve seen but hesitated to explore—terrain with incredible descents and clean exits that elevate a good day into a great one.

Naru, Jase and Tom have spent more than a decade exploring “Old Faithful” (our nickname for Shiga), and their local knowledge means you’ll uncover hidden powder, secret lines, and terrain suited perfectly to your ability.

Unlike some westernized resorts that get tracked out early, Shiga’s abundant tree cover protects stashes of untouched snow well after a storm. If you can ride trees, we’ll find the goods—days after the last snowfall.

What’s Included

·       Full-day private guiding from 8:30 AM to last lift (around 4:00 PM)

·       Meet-ups available at multiple Shiga locations: Oku Shiga, Yakebitaiyama, Ichinose, Giant, or Yokote/Kumanoyu

·       Lift-accessed off-piste/slackcountry terrain (no hiking required)

·       Maximum vertical: Jase recently logged over 10,000 meters of powder descent in one day—using only Shiga’s lift network

·       Video and photo highlights of your day – At your request, we’ll capture action shots and scenic moments along the way, so you leave not only with memories—but proof that you slayed that JAPOW

Pricing

  • Private guide rate: ¥80,000 per day (1–6 guests)

Add-Ons

  • Daily lift pass (each guest must purchase their own)

  • Avalanche gear rental: ¥3,000/day per person

  • Powder skis or snowboards: ¥6,000/day from our Yudanaka rental shop

  • Private van shuttle: ¥14,000/day

Logistics & Pickups

Pickup is also available from Yudanaka Town, the gateway to Shiga Kogen and home of the snow monkeys. Guests may use the public bus system or request a private van shuttle—please enquire for costs and scheduling.

For those interested in multiple guided days, we can also arrange trips to other lesser-known resorts such as Madarao, Tangram, or Togakushi, located about 40–50 minutes from Yudanaka by private vehicle.

Ready for Your Best Day on Snow? Whether you're chasing deep turns, learning new skills, or simply looking to get the most out of Shiga Kogen, our team is here to deliver a day that’s as exhilarating as it is effortless. All you need to bring is your stoke—we’ll handle the rest

 

 


Shiga kogen Daily Guiding

intermediate to advanced skiers and snowboarders

 private guide

 ¥80,000

Per day

1-6 guests

 Please enquire for more information.