Mount Shiga, Summit and volcano in Yamanouchi, Japan.
Mount Shiga rises to 2041 meters in elevation within Joshinetsu Kogen National Park, featuring multiple hiking trails across its varied terrain.
The mountain area became a central venue during the 1998 Winter Olympics, establishing its position as one of Japan's primary skiing destinations.
Local ryokans near Mount Shiga offer traditional Japanese accommodations with regional cuisine and natural hot spring baths in tatami-furnished rooms.
Visitors can access Mount Shiga through regular bus services from Kusatsu Onsen between late April and early November, with parking available at Shirane Resthouse.
The mountain's ecosystem holds UNESCO Biosphere Reserve status, protecting numerous plant and animal species specific to this alpine environment.
Location: Yamanouchi
Elevation above the sea: 2,041 m
GPS coordinates: 36.69952,138.51120
Latest update: April 11, 2025 17:24
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