Zao Onsen Ski Resort
[Information from Zao Onsen Ski Resort/Zao Onsen Tourism Association] Zao Onsen is one of the largest snow resort areas in Tohoku, with a variety of slopes and courses, including the famous Yokokura no Kabe, where you can enjoy powder snow of excellent quality and enjoy snow sports all day long while viewing the world-class beauty of "juhyo," ice formations on trees, and a panoramic view of the spectacular scenery.
Ski resort data
Level
- 40%Beginner
- 40%Intermediate
- 20%Advanced
compacted snow / non compacted snow
- 80%compacted snow
- 20%non compacted snow
Resort features
- Courses
- 25
- Lifts
- 32
- Longest run distance
- 10000m
- Maximum gradient
- 38°
Weather / Snow condition
- Current snow condition
- -cm
- Chance of sunny weather
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Dec 45.4% Jan 43.2% Feb 51.5% Mar 48.1%
Open season
- Open season
- Dec. 14th to May 6thSchedule subject to change depending on snow conditions.
- Opening hours
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Weekdays 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Saturdays 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Public holidays 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Daytime - Night ski 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Regular pricing
- Hotels
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- Lift tickets
- USD 2～
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- Rental items
- USD 3～
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- Lessons
- USD 32～
- Learn More
- * Users will be redirected to an external site (WAmazing Snow)
Resort information
- Address
- 990-2301 Zao Onsen, Yamagata-shi, Yamagata
- Snow park information
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- Kids' park
- Jukki Snow Park (Omori Slope, Nakamori Slope, Sunrise Slope): A Kids’ Snow Park based on the Zao Onsen mascot, Jukki-kun. An area designed for little children and perfect for snow activities (some equipment is not free).
- Ski lodge
- Zao Base Center JUPEER (restaurant, souvenir shop, rental shop, ticket center)
- Rescue facilities
- 5 patrol offices
- Restaurants
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- Summit Restaurant
- Restaurant Yokokura
- Restaurant Omori
- Restaurant 101
- Restaurant BeruBeru
- Rest House Panorama
- Zao Base Center JUPEER
- SUNPAL
- Restaurant Kurohime
- Payment methods
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- visa
- master
- diners
- amex
- jcb
- iccard
- Activities
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- Snow trekking
- Toboggan
- Snowscoot
- Kids’ park
Review
- 2019-03-04
- Age 25-29
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- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 4.4
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- Snow quality : 3
- Scenery : 5
- Services : 5
- Level of crowds : 5
- Access : 4
- Ski resort meals : 5
- Rental gear : 5
- Activities : 5
- Nightlife : 3
- 2019-03-24
- Age 35-39
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- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 3.3
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- Snow quality : 2
- Scenery : 3
- Services : 3
- Level of crowds : 4
- Access : 4
- Ski resort meals : 3
- Rental gear : 4
- Activities : 4
- Nightlife : 3
