Mount Shiga
Volcano Nagano mountain popular for hiking and panoramic views
Snow‑season skiers and summer hikers visit Mount Shiga in Nagano for highland trails and alpine scenery around the Shiga Kogen area; nearby resorts provide lifts and lodges.
How to Get to Mount Shiga #
Mount Shiga is in Nagano Prefecture; local access depends on the exact trailhead. Visitors typically travel by regional train to nearby towns and then use local buses or taxis to reach trailheads; check local tourism offices for current transport options.
Tips for Visiting Mount Shiga #
- If attempting the summit, check local trail conditions and maps; routes can be narrow and steep in sections.
- Combine the climb with visits to nearby temples or alpine towns in Nagano prefecture.
- Bring layers - mountain weather can change quickly even in summer.
Best Time to Visit Mount Shiga #
Best visited in summer for hiking and in autumn for color; check local weather and trail notices.
Weather & Climate near Mount Shiga #
Mount Shiga's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -13°C to 21°C. Abundant rainfall (1875 mm/year), wettest in August.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -4°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -10°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (138 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (156 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Heavy rain (229 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. Heavy rain (254 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (292 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. Heavy rain (268 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (152 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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