Skiing / Snowboarding Spots in Yamagata Area

  • Zao Onsen Ski Resort
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    4.5
    336 Reviews
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    Yamagata Pref. Yamagatashi Zaouonsen 708-1
    This is a ski resort located in Zao Onsen Yamagata City Yamagata Prefecture boasting the largest land area in Tohoku. The courses have a wide variety of length and inclines and it is also enjoyed by school excursion parties as well as families and couples. The upper ice-field course offers a wide view of the signature frost-covered trees. Seeing the magical frost-covered trees illuminated at night is a must. The Zao Onsen town spreads out from the mountain’s foot.

    Such a great ski resort and all is great. You can spend 4 days for skiing and enjoy the speed and scenery passing by you when skiing. After the daily ski, in the evening you can enjoy the hot spring...

  • Gassan Ski Resort
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Yamagata Pref. Nishimurayamagunnishikawamachi Shidu Wisteria
    This is a ski resort exclusively for summer skiing at Mt. Ubagatake (the second peak of Mt. Gassan) in Yamagata Prefecture approximately 25 minutes by car from Gassan Interchange on the Yamagata Expressway. As it is a ski resort in a heavy snow area it opens in April when other ski resorts close and skiing is possible until summer and the snow disappears. There are four slopes and the natural bumps utilizing the natural terrain are perfect for practicing mogul skiing. The biggest attraction is that it is warm and visitors can enjoy skiing in light clothing and even short sleeves. Skiing under the blue sky looking over the fresh green spreading below is refreshing.
  • Kurobushi Highlands Snow Park, Jangle Jungle
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    4.0
    2 Reviews
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    Yamagata Pref. Higashineshi Kannonji Waterless Mountain 3170-164
    This ski park is located on Mt. Mizunashi in Kannonji, Higashine City. Known for its consistent quality and snow condition, these five slopes and four parks are covered with 100% natural power snow. This well designed park has a dedicated escalator connecting the parking lot directly to the Jangle Plaza where the information counter, changing rooms, shops, and a restaurant serving pizza from its specialized pizza oven are all in one spot.

    東根にある黒伏高原スノーパークジャングルジャングルに行ってきました。雪不足と言われていますが、意外にありました。

  • Yudonosan Ski Area
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Yamagata Tsuruoka-shi Tamugimata Rokujuriyama 104-5
  • Zao Liza World Ski Resort
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Yamagata Pref. Kaminoyamashi Zaou Bokpyeong Highlands
    This ski resort is at Kaminoyama City’s Zao Bodaira Highland. With slopes about 1,000 meters above sea level, the resort is known for its high-quality powder and snow bound trees known as “ice monsters.” There are lodges with attached kitchens for rent and a restaurant serving authentic stone kiln pizza. It gets crowded with tourists in season.
  • Yonezawa Snow World
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    Yamagata Pref. Yonezawashi Banseichou Kariyasu Tocho Hiradane
    This ski resort is on Banseitairo Road in Banseichokariyasu, Yonezawa City. They have eight courses catering to skiers ranging from beginner to advanced, as well as lodges and a restaurant. They also offer various ski classes. Their “Yonezawa Family Golf” facility, open from May to late October, has a driving range for golf enthusiasts.
  • Zao Sarukura Ski Area
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    4.0
    1 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Yamagata Kaminoyama-shi Zao Zaosan 2843-1

    暖冬だったので雪が少なく、一部のスキー場は閉鎖になっていました。樹氷もできていませんでしたが、それでも応援したくて出かけました。

  • Yonezawa Onogawa Onsen Ski Area
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    3.0
    1 Reviews
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    Yamagata Yonezawa-shi Onogawamachi 1881-1

    今から50年ほど前は、米沢市郊外の手ごろなスキー場として繁盛し、スキー場に隣接する小野川温泉も、これまた繁盛していた。それが今では寂しい限りになっている。原因の一つは人々のスキー離れであるが、それ以上に大きな要因はスキー場のふもとにバイパス道路を切ったことだ。そのためスキー場が手狭になってしまった。それにつられるように小野川温泉も閑古鳥が鳴いている。温泉も風情があって良い温泉だ。このまま存続してい...

  • Akiyama Ski Area
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    3.0
    1 Reviews
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    Yamagata Mogami-gun Mamurogawamachi Kinoshita 1791

    真室川町にある小さなスキー場です。スキー大会や雪上運動会の会場として使用されています。真室川中学校のそばにあります。

  • Kuraray Zao Schanze Zao Jump Dai
    Shopping
    Yamagata Yamagata-shi Zao Onsen Yanagitai 768
  • Asahi shizenkan Snow Park
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Yamagata Pref. Nishimurayamagunasahimachi Shirakura 745-1
  • Ogunimachi Yokone Ski Area
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Yamagata Nishiokitama-gun Ogunimachi Ogunikosakamachi 895
  • Kushibiki Tara no Kida I Ski Area
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Yamagata Tsuruoka-shi
  • Shirataka Municipal Ski Area
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Yamagata Nishiokitama-gun Shiratakamachi Nakayama 2801
  • Nishikawa Civic Ski Area
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Yamagata Nishimurayama-gun Nishikawamachi Mazawa 782-8
  • Hanagasa Kogen Ski Area
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Yamagata Obanazawa Tsuruko 858
  • Sakata Matsuyama Ski Area
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Yamagata Sakata-shi Tsuchibuchi Ohira 1-59
  • Yamagata Mogamimachi Akakura Onsen Ski Area
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Yamagata Mogami-gun Mogamimachi Tomisawa 3480-1
  • Yu no Dai Ski Area
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Yamagata Mogami-gun Okuramura Minamiyama 4096
  • Kawanishi Municipal Komatsu Ski Area
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Yamagata Higashiokitama-gun Kawanishimachi Kamikomatsu 5095-369

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Although often overlooked, Yamagata prefecture by no means lacks appeal: the Yamadera temple trail through the mountains, deliciously tender Yonezawa wagyu, and over 100 steaming hot springs, most notably Zao Onsen, await visitors. When winter comes, the snowcapped peaks become dotted with skiers by day and onsen-goers by night, while summer brings the celebration of juicy Yamagata cherries.

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