Safety｜SHIGA KOGEN MOUNTAIN RESORT

Rules

Guests must not harm, injure or threaten other persons.
Skiers must control their speed according to terrain, weather, snow quality, skill and physical conditions. Skiers must ski while being able to stop at any time to avoid danger.
Skiers must not obstruct the skiing of persons in front of them.
Skiers must look upslope to check safety when overtaking other skiers, merging onto a course, or cutting across a slope.
Skiers must not sit down along the course. Skiers must also refrain from stopping along the course where it is narrow and in areas that cannot be seen from upslope. Should skiers fall, they must promptly clear the course.
Skiers must use the sides of the course when climbing, walking, or stopping.
Leashes must be attached to skies and snowboards.
Notices, signs and broadcasted warnings must be adhered to. Instruction from ski patrols and ski slope staff must be followed.
Should there be an accident, assist in rescue and notification. You must identify yourself regardless of whether you are involved in the accident or not, or if you are witness.
Entry into restricted areas and areas restricted with ropes are strictly prohibited at all times.
Should an accident occur outside the ski area and search and rescue operations conducted by the ski slope patrol, the ski resort will bill those involved for costs incurred.

Ski Pass Guidelines

If multiple key tickets are carried, malfunctions may prevent access to the lifts.
In addition, multiple key tickets may be recorded as used.
No refunds will be given for remaining days, points, or time.
For all ticket types, remaining days, points, or time cannot be carried over to the following season.
Lost key tickets will not be reissued.
Night tickets and early morning tickets must be purchased separately.
The ski resort is not responsible for accidents occurring within the resort.
Refunds for lift fees due to lift closures caused by bad weather or other conditions are handled in accordance with the Shiga Kogen Ropeway Association's refund policy.
Prohibition of Transfer and Resale of Tickets
Selling or attempting to sell lift tickets obtained for the purpose of resale to unspecified individuals within the resort is punishable under Article 8 of Nagano Prefecture's Ordinance for the Prevention of Acts of Violence and Delinquency that Cause Significant Public Nuisance.

Ski & Snowboard Safety

If resale is confirmed through flea market apps, social media, or other services, the ticket's validity may be suspended without prior notice, regardless of whether the resale occurred before or after the transfer. Even if the ticket is returned to the reseller, no reinstatement will be accepted.

AAccidents due to weather such as blizzards, rain, strong winds, dense fog, etc.
BAccidents due to the terrain such as cliffs, steep slopes, bumps, etc.
CAccidents due to snow and ice conditions such as icy surfaces, deep snow, moguls, etc.
DAccidents due to natural objects such as bare land, rocky land, bushes, tree stumps, standing trees, etc.
EAccidents due to man-made objects such as the support poles for the lift, buildings, etc.
FAccidents due to collisions and coming too close to other skiers.
GAccidents due to mistakes made by oneself.
HOther.

For skiers, be mindful that you do NOT bother the person sitting next to you with your ski poles.
For snowboarders, firmly fasten one foot onto the snowboard, attach the leash code, and fold up the high back.
Please move in accordance to the instructions of the person in charge.
Should you feel concerned when using the lift, please call for the staff.
As you may fall off, please refrain from doing the following actions while sitting on the chair of the lift.
（1）Shaking the chair.
（2）Jumping from the chair.
（3）Fooling around on top of the chair or facing the back.
（4）Touching support poles and beams with your ski poles.
When you see "dismount" at the dismount area, please get off and ski away quickly.
When getting off from the chair, please proceed to the skiing slope so that you do not get in front of the people behind you.
Even if the lift stops abruptly, please remain where you are. The staff will promptly take care of the issue.
There may be times when the staff will NOT let you board the lift if it is determined that it is not safe to do so.

Signs

Skiing Slope Information Board

The Shiga Kogen Lift Association will not be involved in any issues arising from resale. Any damages incurred by the association due to resale will be claimed by the reseller or the purchaser.
Skiing and snowboarding are sports that are inherently enjoyed at speed in snowy mountains, but they involve factors that may lead to accidents. Regardless of the presence of signs, it is the responsibility of each participant to carefully assess the conditions of the ski resort and control their skiing or snowboarding to prevent accidents.