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Maruike, located near the entrance of Shiga Kogen, is one of the lakes scattered in Shiga Kogen, including Biwa Pond, and Lotus Pond. It is a beautiful pond where you can enjoy boating at an altitude of about 1500m. The Maruike Ski Area and the Shiga Kogen Sun Valley Ski Area are located in the immediate vicinity, along with some accommodations. It is surrounded by hardwood trees such as rowan, dake birch and maple, so the autumn leaves are fine in mid-October.

Located in the center of Shiga Kogen, the lakeside bus terminal serves as a branch point in the direction of Kumanoyu and Yokote, and in the direction of Hakuka and Okushiga. Also nearby is the "Shiga Kogen General Assembly 98", which houses the Shiga Kogen Tourism Association, a nature conservation center and a guide union, where tourist information can be used.

A hot spring facility attached to the Hotel Serang, which stands under the Kitashiga Yosase Ski Area. There is no inner water, but the large panorama of Hokushinshu, which is seen from a spacious, single-sex outdoor bath, is a masterpiece. The open-air bath is part of Higashiya, so you can feel safe even on rainy or snowy days. Two adjacent Shinano and Chikuma free-section open-air baths (rate: 2500 yen for 50 minutes, question: Hotel Seran, telephone: 0269-33-1111) are also available.

Ryuo Ski Park is at an altitude of 1930m, and the level of satisfaction is high in both the quality of snow and the amount of snow. The famous tree fall course is one of the best non-pressure snow barns in the country, and you can enjoy the super powder snow. The Skyland area at the top of the slopes is irresistible for powder lovers. The Valley area of the main slopes is Flat & Wide Burn. In addition, you can use the ropeway on a snowmobile to go to "SORA terrace" and "SORA terrace cafe" to enjoy the unique scenery of winter. There is also a "SORA terrace sightseeing plan" and an "adventure park" where both adults and children can enjoy sledding and tubing, and there is plenty of content other than skiing and snowboarding.

Located on the northern slope of Kita-Shiga, there is a ski area that can be enjoyed from beginner to advanced. There are 7 courses, and rails are also installed.

A fan-shaped piste layout extending towards the base of one place with three peaks, Mount Sankō to the east and Mount Iimori to the west, centered on the middle of Mount Takashan at an altitude of 1352m. It is slippery because there are many straight one burn. The full park has a variety of items, and Max Beat Park X-JAM has two half pipes. There is an impression that it is a snowboarder, but it is also popular with the family, and you can play with peace of mind in the naughty square.

A place for sending handiwork, utilizing an old private house in Otakiai, which is close to the town border with Kishimahira Village. Works by local authors, including textiles, ceramics, and vine work, are on display, and there is also an experience menu for ceramics, hand-weaving, and making moss balls. Listen to grandma's folk tales at the hearth end, and try to inquire because there are fun events at that time.

The ski area is flanked by 18 ski areas, including Sun Valley, Ichinose, Yakinamiyama, Okushiga Kogen, Yokoneyama Shibutoge, and Kumanoyu. If you use a common lift ticket for all ski areas, you can enjoy tour skiing around each ski area. In addition, the shuttle bus can be used, making it easy to travel between the slopes.

The station has a cute green Tongari hat roof. Popular is Zaru soba noodles with homemade noodles for 600 yen and Tenzaru with local vegetables for 880 yen. You can buy local hot spring buns for 500 to 1140 yen at the stand.

The observation deck, which offers a long view of the largest waterfall in Shiga Kogen, Kuman Waterfall. The head is 107m, and there is a beautiful contrast with the green and rock walls around it. A promenade is maintained around the observation deck. The contrast with fresh green in spring and autumn leaves is popular in autumn.