Activity
Experience the natural wonders that Okushiga Highlands is proud to offer
Why not get your body moving to the fullest in the great outdoors? Activities that let you soak up the energy overflowing from nature are the ultimate refreshment.
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Shiga International Ski School
We provide ski and snowboard lessons for all levels. Weather you are a first timer or already advanced our instructors make sure you improve while having fun. Our instructors are from all over the world. Therefore we can provide lessons in a varienty of languages to suit your needs.
Okushiga Valley
Okushiga Valley offers diverse attractions, including views of the Three-Tiered Falls, Harmonica Falls, and Reunion Falls, plus a suspension bridge to cross. Trekking is also popular.
White Birch Garden Loop Trail
A leisurely 40-minute one-way trail through birch and beech forests, perfect for forest bathing and easy strolls, representing the Okushiga Highlands.
Around the turnaround point at Birch Pond, you can spot delicate plants, dragonflies, butterflies, and more, enjoying a resort-like atmosphere.
Chigo-ike
Chigo-ike at the summit of Mt. Yakugata was formed by an impermeable layer created from mudstone deposits at its base, which accumulates snowmelt and rainwater.
The perimeter of Chigo-ike and the surrounding marshland are protected by boardwalks, allowing visitors to observe various wetland plants.
heated pool
Enjoy leisurely swimming even on snowy or rainy days.
A jacuzzi is also available for relaxation after your swim.
※We kindly ask that children who are not yet potty trained refrain from using the pool.
【Pool Dimensions】Length 15m × Width 6m × Water Depth 1.2m
Finnish-style sauna
Warm your body in our Löyly sauna, where self-löyly involves pouring water over sauna stones to generate hot steam, rapidly raising the room temperature and promoting sweating.
We also feature a cold plunge pool using water from Okushiga, allowing you to instantly cool down after the sauna.
【Sauna Room】 Temperature: 80°C (176°F), Humidity: 30–40%
Okushigakogen Tennis court
Enjoy tennis while breathing in the refreshing air of the highlands at an altitude of approximately 1,500 meters.
Okushigakogen Golf course
Enjoy the tranquil highlands enveloped in birch trees. Playing while feeling the cool mountain air all over your body is the ultimate luxury. Courses where children and beginners can play with ease are also a major attraction.
