Character of the place
Shiga Kogen is Japan's largest interconnected ski area — 18 ski zones linked by ridge lines and gondolas at elevations between 1,340 m and 2,307 m. It sits inside a UNESCO biosphere reserve, which constrains new development and protects the kind of high-altitude old-growth beech forests you can't find at lower stations. Summer is short but spectacular.
Who tends to buy here
Snow-quality purists who want the highest, longest season available within shinkansen reach of Tokyo. Buyers who don't need a village outside their door.
Things to know before you offer
Most of the area is leasehold from prefectural land. Confirm the title type and lease expiry before the offer.