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.
Mount Shiga at a Glance#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -13° - -4° | -16° | 63 mm | partly cloudy | 93% | 5.7 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.8h |
| February | Poor | -13° - -3° | -16° | 71 mm | partly cloudy | 92% | 5.6 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.7h |
| March | Poor | -10° - 0° | -11° | 99 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 5.4 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -3° - 7° | -3° | 138 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 5.9 m/s | 1.2 high | 13.0h |
| May | Acceptable | 2° - 13° | 4° | 156 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 5.0 m/s | 1.5 high | 14.0h |
| June | Acceptable | 7° - 16° | 12° | 229 mm | overcast | 84% | 4.2 m/s | 1.5 very high | 14.5h |
| July | Acceptable | 12° - 20° | 16° | 254 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.1 m/s | 1.6 very high | 14.2h |
| August | Acceptable | 13° - 21° | 17° | 292 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.3 m/s | 1.6 very high | 13.4h |
| September | Acceptable | 9° - 17° | 13° | 268 mm | overcast | 87% | 4.4 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.3h |
| October | Acceptable | 2° - 11° | 3° | 152 mm | partly cloudy | 88% | 4.9 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.1h |
| November | Poor | -4° - 6° | -4° | 97 mm | partly cloudy | 89% | 5.5 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.1h |
| December | Poor | -9° - 0° | -11° | 56 mm | partly cloudy | 91% | 5.1 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.6h |
