Green Season

June to October 2023

We guide our guests through Shiga Kogen in the green season which is from June, when the snow melts and makes it easier to walk, to October, when the forests are at their most vibrant with autumn colours. 

Shiga Kogen is a hiker’s paradise with more than 20 trails ranging from the mountainous regions at an elevation of 830m to the sub-alpine zones over 2300m

The trails are categorised into three different types: promenade trails, exploration trails, and mountain trails, and with sufficient preparation, no special skills are required for any of these trails (for more information, click here)

Exploring by yourself is undoubtedly a wonderful experience, but walking with a local guide who knows a lot about the area will make your time even more enjoyable.

Please note that only a limited number of English-speaking are available, so tours are by reservation only.

  1. Private Tours

    recommended if you:

    *Want to spend special moments only with people you like.
    *Prefer to go to desired locations at your chosen time (only for those who can come by car)*
    Wish to walk at your own pace and/or want to take plenty of photos.

    Depending on when the snow starts to melt and the autumn leaves finish, the tour may be available outside of the available periods, so please contact us if you are interested.

    The plans for the Greens Season Tours in 2024 are currently in development.
    We would like to share them with you as soon as they are finalised, so please bear with us for a little while.

    Coming soon

  2. Group Tours

    recommended if you:

    *Want to share experiences with someone they are meeting for the first time.
    *Can make it to the meeting time on time.
    *Are solo travellers, because it’s more budget-friendly than ‘Private Tours’.

    Depending on when the snow starts to melt and the autumn leaves finish, the tour may be available outside of the available periods, so please contact us if you are interested.

    The plans for the Greens Season Tours in 2024 are currently in development.
    We would like to share them with you as soon as they are finalised, so please bear with us for a little while.

    Coming soon

Contact
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  • Published itineraries are subject to change without prior notice.
  • In order to arrange personal accident insurance, we will kindly ask for your name, address, and age. Your understanding is greatly appreciated.
  • Depending on the current registration status, we may have to decline participation. Please understand if we have reached the maximum capacity.

Shiga Kogen Guide Association