Ski resorts in Japan / Koshinetsu / Ski resorts in Nagano / Shiga Kogen ski resorts / Giant Ski Area
Giant Ski Area
ジャイアントスキー場
Giant Ski Area is a ski resort in Nagano, Japan (Japanese name: ジャイアントスキー場). It offers a vertical drop of 260 m (top 1,590 m / base 1,330 m), 3 courses and 2 lifts. OpenStreetMap volunteers have mapped 7 pistes and 3 lifts within the resort area. The nearest railway station is Yudanaka (about 7.8 km away).
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Giant Ski Area at a glance
| Location | 下高井郡山ノ内町, Nagano (長野県) |
|---|---|
| Ski area | Shiga Kogen |
| Top elevation | 1,590 m |
| Base elevation | 1,330 m |
| Vertical drop | 260 m |
| Courses | 3 |
| Lifts (incl. gondolas) | 2 |
| Steepest slope | 34° |
| Pistes mapped on OpenStreetMap | 7 |
| Nearest station | Yudanaka (湯田中) — about 7.8 km |
| Coordinates | 36.7181, 138.4969 (OpenStreetMap) |
| Official website | https://shigakogen.co.jp/highlight/giant |
| Reference | Japanese Wikipedia article |
Access & planning
The nearest railway station is Yudanaka (about 7.8 km away). See the map link above for the exact location. For lift tickets, opening dates and snow conditions, check the official website before you go.
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