Zao Onsen Ski Resort
[Information from Zao Onsen Tourist Association and Zao Onsen Ski Resort] At Zao Onsen Ski Resort, the biggest snow resort area in the Tohoku region, experience excellent powder snow and countless attractions, including the famous “Yokokura no Kabe” slope and other dynamic courses, as well as the panoramic views of the world-famous frost covered “Juhyo” trees.
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
- 26
- Lifts
- 36
- 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
- 12/10 - 5/5Schedule subject to change based on snow conditions
- Opening hours
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Weekdays 8:30AM-5:00PM Saturdays 8:30AM-5:00PM Public holidays 8:30AM-5:00PM Daytime - Night ski 5:00PM-9:00PM
Regular pricing
- Hotels
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- Lift tickets
- USD 2～
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- Rental items
- USD 5～
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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 Prefecture
- Snow park information
- Nakamori Snow Park: Items for snowboarders installed.
- 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
- Restaurant Panorama
- Zao Base Center JUPEER
- SUNPAL
- Restaurant Kurohime
- Payment methods
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- visa
- master
- diners
- amex
- jcb
- Activities
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- Snow trekking
- 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
