Shiga Highland (Shiga Kogen)
The Shiga Highland (Shiga Kogen) is a complex landform created by vigorous volcanic mountain-building activities. Scattered around the highland are close to 70 marshes and lakes/marshes, both large and small, represented by Onuma Pond, Shichijuhachi-ike Marsh, and Chigo-ike Pond.
The Shiga Highland (Shiga Kogen) was developed as one of Japan's top ski resorts, but in striking contrast to this image, the alpine areas are covered in primeval forest thick with Japanese hemlock, Maries' Fir, Japanese Thuja, and other conifers, presenting a diverse range of expressions.