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- [Summary] Winter in Yamagata! 12 Recommended Ski Resorts (2024-2025)
[Summary] Winter in Yamagata! 12 Recommended Ski Resorts (2024-2025)
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- 2024.12.09
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We will provide you with ski resort information for the 2024-2025 season.
There are many ski resorts in Yamagata Prefecture, with slopes to suit a variety of levels, so you can enjoy skiing safely.
Another great thing about this resort is that you can go empty-handed, as they also have a wide selection of ski and snowboard rentals.
This time, we have compiled information on ski resorts, ski and snowboard rental information, and lift fees for recommended ski resorts in Yamagata Prefecture.
Please feel free to use this as a reference.
Opening and closing dates may change depending on snow conditions.
For more information, please visit the official website.
1. Zao Onsen Ski Resort (Yamagata City)
The appeal of Zao Onsen Ski Resort is the variety of runs, including a run through the beautiful Snow Monsters area and the Yokokura Wall with its maximum incline of 38 degrees, the quality of the powder snow, and the vast, beautiful scenery you can enjoy.
Another great thing is that there are many courses available for everyone, from beginners to advanced skiers, to enjoy at a level that suits you.
Another unique attraction of Zao Onsen Ski Resort is that after skiing you can sweat it out in the hot springs and enjoy Yamagata’s delicious food and drinks to your heart’s content.
1. Ski resort information
| Opening Day | December 14 (Sat.), 2024 |
| Closing date | Scheduled for May 6 (Tue.), 2025 *Varies depending on slope |
| Number of slopes | 14 |
| Number of courses | 12 |
| Number of lifts/ropeways | 36 |
| Night skiing | Yes |
| Paid Parking Lot (Free on weekdays) |
● Zao Gymnasium Parking Lot (100 spots, Uwanodai slopes) ● Zao Chuo Ropeway 1st and 2nd Parking Lots (150 spots, Nakamori Slopes) ● Zao Ropeway No. 1, No. 2, No. 3 Parking Lot (200 spots, Yokokura slopes) ● Omori Parking Lot (600 spots, Omori Slopes) [Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from December 21 (Sat.), 2024 to March 20 (Thu.), 2025 and the New Year’s holiday from December 30 (Mon.) to January 3 (Fri.), 1,000 yen per car (free on weekdays)] |
| Free Parking Lot (All seasons) |
● Tatsuyama Parking Lot (300 spots, Tatsuyama, Uwanodai slopes) ● Kurohime Parking Lot (200 spots, Kurohime slopes) ● Karamatsu Parking Lot (150 spots, only on days when the slopes shuttle bus is in operation) ●Astoria Parking Lot (200 spots, Astoria slopes) |
| Zao Onsen Free Shuttle Bus |
Operation period : December 28, 2024 (Saturday) to February 28, 2025 (Sunday) *Operates on specific days |
| Access | To Zao Bus Terminal: ① About 40 minutes by [bus] or [car] from Yamagata Station ② About 60 minutes by [bus]* from Yamagata Airport *Yamagata Airport Sightseeing Liner (Reservation required) ③About 25 minutes by car from Kaminoyama Onsen Station ④About 95 minutes by bus or car from Sendai Station <Reference> ・From Tokyo Station to Yamagata Station [Yamagata Shinkansen bullet train]: Approximately 150 minutes ・From Haneda Airport to Yamagata Airport [by plane]: Approximately 60 minutes ・Approximately 80 minutes by plane from Itami Airport to Yamagata Airport ・Approximately 75 minutes by plane from Komaki Airport to Yamagata Airport |
②Ski and snowboard rental information
| Rental shop name | Contact information |
| ZaoBase Center Jupia | 023-694-9417 |
| Kawai Sports | 023-694-9130 |
| Hotel Feblange | 023-694-9393 |
| Meihinkan Notoya | 023-693-0123 |
| Shiba skiing | 023-694-9080 |
| Rest House Kasukawa Sports Rental | 023-694-9256 |
| Yokokura Ski Center | 023-694-2128 |
| Omori Ski Center | 023-694-9911 |
| Best Rental Pro Shop | 023-694-9670 |
| Mori Sports (inside Rest House 101) | 023-694-2061 |
| Yamagata Swallow Rental Service Co., Ltd. Zao Store | 023-694-9284 |
| Zao Rental Service Kaminodai main shop | 023-694-9588 |
| Rental Naja | 023-694-9400 |
| TRUNKBASE Zao store | 080-4850-3336 |
※Click on the shop name (blue) to link to each website
③Lift fee
Regular Season [December 21 (Sat.) to March 20 (Thu.)]
| Adult | Child | High school student | Senior |
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| 1-day ticket (until 17:00) |
7,500 yen | 3,800 yen (Until 2/28*) |
6,700 yen | 6,700 yen |
| Night skiing (17:00-21:00) Uwanodai slopes |
3,000 yen | 1,500 yen | 3,000 yen | 3,000 yen |
| Season Pass (Night games available) |
83,000 yen | 42,000 yen | 49,000 yen | 77,000 yen (Seniors/Students) |
*Child: Junior high school third grade or below
*Seniors are 60 years old or older
*Children ticekts are 3/1~3/31 3,300 yen from 3/1 to 3/31
*Students are 24 years old or younger
✤Open season (opening day to December 20th)
✤Spring Season (March 21st to March 31st)
✤Final season (April 1st – closing date)
✤Prices vary depending on the season✤ Nighttime operation days: December 21st (Sat) – February 24th (Mon), March 1 (Sat.), 2 (Sun.)
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Click here for the official Zao Onsen Ski Resort website!
Detailed information
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Zao Onsen Ski Resort
709-1 Zao Onsen, Yamagata City
2. Zao Liza World (Kaminoyama City)
The appeal of Zao Liza World is its vast slopes measuring 570m in length and width, and the varied courses that can be enjoyed by everyone from beginners to advanced skiers.
The arrival point of the Pair Lift (LIZA PAIR II) (1,446m above sea level) is the Snow Monsters area where you can enjoy powder snow.
In addition, at Liza Restaurant, you can enjoy authentic pizza baked in a stone oven while free Wi-Fi is also available.
In addition, a free shuttle bus called “White Echo” runs between Kaminoyama city and the ski resort every day during season.
1. Ski resort information
| Opening Day | December 20 (Fri.), 2024 |
| Closing date | March 23 (Sun.), 2025 |
| Number of courses | 5 |
| Number of lifts | 3 |
| Night skiing | None |
| Parking Lot (Free on weekdays) |
There will be a fee on weekends and holidays from January 4 (Sat.) to March 9 (Sun.) OPEN 7:00 / 1spott: 1,000 yen (tax included) * If you have a season pass, please present it to a parking lot attendant (parking will be free). |
| Access | ① Approximately 40 minutes from Kaminoyama city by [ ※ Free shuttle bus White Echo] ② Approximately 30 minutes by [car] from Kaminoyama Onsen Station ③ Approximately 45 minutes by [car] from Yamagata Station ④ Approximately 60 minutes by [car] from Yamagata Airport ⑤ Approximately 90 minutes by [car] from Sendai Station <Reference> ・From Tokyo Station to Kaminoyama Onsen Station, take the [Yamagata Shinkansen bullet train] for approximately 140 minutes. |
*The White Echo bus makes two round trips a day from (Takamatsu Hayama Onsen Town, Kaminoyama Onsen Station, Kaminoyama Onsen Town) to (Zao Sarukura Ski Resort, Zao Liza World). For detailed information on bus stops, please see the White Echo bus timetable PDF .
② Ski and snowboard rental information
| Ski set | Adult | Children |
| 4 hours | 3,800 yen | 2,800 yen |
| 1 day | 4,300 yen | 3,300 yen |
*Snowboards, boots and poles included
| Board set | Adult | Children |
| 4 hours | 3,800 yen | 2,800 yen |
| 1 day | 4,300 yen | 3,300 yen |
*Snowboards and boots included
*Rental of accessories such as gloves, hats, goggles, etc. will be canceled this year to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus (they are available for purchase at the shop)
*Please bring your ID, driver’s license, etc. when using the service.
③ Lift fee
| Adult | U22 | Senior | |
| 1-day ticket | 4,500 yen | 3,000 yen | 4,000 yen |
| Adult | Senior | University student | Junior and senior high school student | Child | |
| Season Pass | 38,000 yen | 33,000 yen | 25,000 yen | 20,000 yen | 13,000 yen |
*Seniors are 60 years of age or older
*Children must be elementary school age or younger
<Liza U22>
Limited to ages 22 and under/1-day lift ticket + 1,000 yen meal voucher
◎Normally 5,000 yen, now 3,000 yen
*Target age is 22 or under
*You will need to show your ID when purchasing.
Click here for the official Zao Liza World website!
Detailed information
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Zao Liza World
Zao Bodaira Kogen, Kaminoyama City, Yamagata Prefecture
3. ZAO Sarukura Ski Resort (Kaminoyama City)
The biggest feature of ZAO Sarukura Ski Resort is the slopes that are exclusively for skiers, with no snowboarders allowed!
Skiers of all ages, from small children to advanced skiers, can ski safely here.
We also offer private night slopes, making the slopes popular with children’s parties and clubs as a private venue.
The rest house offers a wide variety of menu items, including authentic adult-themed jingisukan.
In addition, a free shuttle bus called “White Echo” runs between Kaminoyama city and the ski resort every day during the season.
*Photo is for illustrative purposes only.
1. Ski resort information
| Opening Day | December 20 (Fri.), 2024 Pre-opening scheduled for December 14 (Sat.) and December 15 (Sun.) |
| Closing date | March 16 (Sun.), 2025 |
| Number of courses | 6 |
| Number of lifts | 2 |
| Night skiing | Yes |
| Parking Lot | Free parking lot available |
| access | ① Approximately 30 minutes from Kaminoyama city by [ ※ Free shuttle bus White Echo] ② Approximately 20 minutes by [car] from Kaminoyama Onsen Station ③ Approximately 35 minutes by [car] from Yamagata Station ④ Approximately 50 minutes by [car] from Yamagata Airport ⑤ Approximately 80 minutes by [car] from Sendai Station <Reference> ・From Tokyo Station to Kaminoyama Onsen Station, take the [Yamagata Shinkansen bullet train] for approximately 140 minutes. |
*The White Echo bus makes two round trips a day from (Takamatsu Hayama Onsen Town, Kaminoyama Onsen Station, Kaminoyama Onsen Town) to (Zao Sarukura Ski Resort, Zao Liza World). For detailed information on bus stops, please see the White Echo bus timetable PDF .
② Ski rental information
| 1 day (Start time: 17:00) |
Adult | Child |
| Set (Skis, boots, poles) |
3,500 yen | 3,000 yen |
| Skis | 1,800 yen | 1,800 yen |
| Boots | 1,800 yen | 1,800 yen |
| Poles | 600 yen | 600 yen |
*Adults are high school students and above.
*Children are junior high school students and below.
③ Lift fee
| Adult | Child | Senior | |
| 1-day ticket (Start time ~17:00) |
3,800 yen | 2,500 yen | 2,800 yen |
| Night Game Ticket (17:00-21:00) |
3,000 yen | 2,500 yen | – |
| Free Membership (Anyone is welcome during the season) |
55,000 yen | 33,000 yen | – |
| Gold Membership (Valid only for the person in question during the season) |
33,000 yen | 22,000 yen | – |
| Senior Membership (A person who is 60 years old or older during the season) |
– | – | 27,000 yen |
*Adults are high school students and above. *Children are up to junior high school students.
Click here for the official website of Zao Sarukura Ski Resort!
Detailed information
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Zao Sarukura Ski Resort
2843-1 Zaoyama, Kaminoyama City, Yamagata Prefecture
4. Tendo City Ski Resort
This ski resort is recommended for beginners and families who want to ski or snowboard.
The slopes have a great view so you can keep a close eye on your kids.
In addition, at Kids Land, they offer adult-themed tube slides and banana boats on weekends and holidays only.
*Photo is for illustrative purposes only.
1. Ski resort information
| Opening Day | December 21 (Sat.), 2024 |
| Closing date | March 23 (Sun.), 2025 |
| Number of courses | 7 |
| Number of lifts | 2 |
| Night skiing | None |
| Parking Lot | Free Parking Lot |
| Access | ① About 30 minutes by car from Tendo Station ② About 50 minutes by car from Yamagata Station ③ About 30 minutes by car from Yamagata Airport ④ About 80 minutes by car from Sendai Station <Reference> ・From Tokyo Station to Tendo Station [Yamagata Shinkansen bullet train]: Approximately 160 minutes |
② Ski and snowboard rental information
| Ski | Adult | Child |
| Set (including shoes and poles) | 3,050 yen | 2,040 yen |
| Skis | 1,520 yen | 1,020 yen *Adult rate for those over 160cm |
| Ski shoes | 1,020 yen | 1,020 yen *Adult rate for 24cm and above |
| Stocks and sleds | 510 yen | 510 yen |
| Snowboard | Adult | Child |
| Set (Board and boots) |
3,040 yen | 2,040 yen |
| Snowboard | 1,520 yen | 1,020 yen |
| boots | 1,520 yen | 1,020 yen |
③ Lift fee
| Adult | Child and Senior | |
| 1-day ticket | 3,050 yen | 2,030 yen |
| Season Pass | 20,370 yen | 15,270 yen |
*Children aged 3 years or older to elementary school age
*Seniors are 55 years or older
Click here for the official website of Tendo Kogen Ski Resort!
Detailed information
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Tendo Kogen Ski Resort
1321 Tamugino, Tendo City, Yamagata Prefecture
5. Kurobushi Kogen Snow Park Jungle Jungle (Higashine City)
This wild and big 34-hectare ski resort offers a wide variety of slopes and is characterized by its comprehensive facilities.
Snowboarding is permitted on the entire slope, making it a popular choice for anyone from beginners to advanced snowboarders.
For those who want to enjoy the experience empty-handed but would prefer to use their own equipment instead of renting, we recommend our delivery service.
On the way there and back, you can let go of your heavy luggage and enjoy yourself with ease!
1. Ski resort information
| Opening Day | December 14 (Sat.), 2024 |
| Closing date | March 30 (Sun.), 2025 |
| Number of courses | 9 |
| Number of lifts | 3 |
| Night skiing | Yes |
| Parking Lot | Free Parking Lot |
| access | ① About 30 minutes by car from Sakuranbo Higashine Station ② About 60 minutes by car from Yamagata Station ③ About 35 minutes by car from Yamagata Airport ④ About 80 minutes by car from Sendai Station <Reference> ・From Tokyo Station to Sakuranbo Higashine Station [Yamagata Shinkansen bullet train], approx. 145 minutes |
② Ski and snowboard rental information
| Ski (Start time: 17:00) |
Adult | Senior and Child |
| Skis and boots | 4,500 yen | 3,000 yen |
| Skis | 3,700 yen | 2,600 yen |
| Boots | 2,700 yen | 2,100 yen |
| Poles | 500 yen | 500 yen |
| Snowboarding (Start time: 17:00) |
Adult | Senior and Child |
| Snowboard + boots | 4,500 yen | 3,000 yen |
*Seniors are 60 years old or older and junior high school students
*Children must be in 6th grade or younger.
*Please present identification (something that can verify your name and address) when applying.
*Please note that we are not selling goggles, gloves, and hats this season.
*Please return the items 15 minutes before the closing time.
③ Lift fee
| General | Senior and Junior High School Student | Elementary school student | |
| 1-day ticket (8:30-17:00) *May be open from 9:00 to 16:00 |
5,500 yen | 4,400 yen | free |
| Night Skiing Ticket (17:00~Last) |
3,000 yen | 3,000 yen | free |
| Season Pass | 60,000 yen | 50,000 yen | free |
*Children aged 6 or younger must have a free child ticket issued at the ticket booth before boarding.
*Seniors are those aged 60 or older and junior high school students.
*Lift hours are subject to change.
[Handling of home delivery services]
If you send your skis, snowboards, and other luggage in advance via courier service, they will receive and store your luggage.
If you would like to use this service, please send it to the address below.
〒999-3723
3170-164 Kannonji Minamisan, Higashine City, Yamagata Prefecture
Kurobushi Kogen Snow Park ☎: 0237-41-5555
The place to pick up and send your luggage is the Information Center inside Jungle Plaza.
Kurobushi Kogen Snow Park Jungle Jungle’s official website is here!
Detailed information
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Kurobushi Kogen Snow Park Jungle Jungle
3170-164 Kannonji, Higashine City, Yamagata Prefecture
6. Asahi Nature Snow Park (Asahi Town)
Asahi Nature Snow Park is surrounded by abundant nature, with a beautiful location, fluffy powder snow, five slopes that can be enjoyed by everyone from beginners to advanced skiers, and a steep slope with a maximum gradient of 34 degrees.
You can also stay at the adjacent hotel or cottage and enjoy the view at your leisure.
*Photo is for illustrative purposes only.
1. Ski resort information
| Opening Day | December 21 (Sat.), 2024 |
| Closing date | March 16 (Sun.), 2025 |
| Number of Slopes | 5 |
| Number of lifts | 4 |
| Night skiing | None |
| Parking Lot | Free Parking Lot |
| Access | ① About 35 minutes by car from Aterazawa Station ② About 60 minutes by car from Yamagata Station ③ About 60 minutes by car from Yamagata Airport ④ About 100 minutes by car from Sendai Station |
② Ski and snowboard rental information
| Ski set Snowboard set |
Adult | Children |
| 3 hr | 3,800 yen | 2,500 yen |
| 1 day | 4,300 yen | 3,000 yen |
*Ski set (skis, boots, poles)
*Snowboard set (board, boots)
※Adult (high school students and above)
*Children (junior high school students and younger)
*Also available for rental as a single item
③ Lift fee (normal period)
| Adult | Student and senior | Child | |
| 1-day ticket | 4,200 yen | 3,200 yen | 1,200 yen |
| Season Pass | 42,000 yen | 32,000 yen | 12,000 yen |
* Children (younger than elementary school age) can ride the lifts for free all day (please be accompanied by a guardian)
*Students and seniors (high school, university, vocational school, and over 60 years old) must show photo ID. *Children are elementary and junior high school students.
Click here for the official website of Asahi Nature Snow Park!
Detailed information
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Asahi Nature Snow Park
745-1 Shirakura, Asahi-cho, Yamagata Prefecture
7. Shinjo Citizens Ski Resort (Shinjo City)
The biggest attraction of Shinjo Citizen Ski Resort is the extremely low daily lift fee, which means you can enjoy the resort from 9:00 to 21:00 with a one-day ticket.
Many ski resorts have separate fees for daytime and nighttime, so this is a great deal.
The great view is also one of its attractions.
On a clear day, you can see Yamagata’s famous peaks such as Mt. Chokai and Mt. Gassan.
*Photo is for illustrative purposes only.
1. Ski resort information
| Opening Day | December 25 (Wed.), 2024 |
| Closing date | Not determined |
| Number of courses | 2 |
| Number of lifts | 1 |
| Night Skiing | Yes |
| Parking Lot | Free Parking Lot |
| Access | ① About 9 minutes by car from Shinjo Station ② About 90 minutes by car from Yamagata Station ③ About 65 minutes by car from Yamagata Airport ④ About 130 minutes by car from Sendai Station <Reference> From Tokyo Station to Shinjo Station [Yamagata Shinkansen bullet train]: Approximately 190 minutes |
② Ski and snowboard rental information
| Ski | High school student and above | Elementary and Junior High School Student |
| Set (Skis, boots, poles) |
3,500 yen | 2,500 yen |
| Skis | 2,000 yen | 1,500 yen |
| Boots | 2,000 yen | 1,500 yen |
| Poles | 500 yen | 500 yen |
| Snowboard | High school student and above | Elementary and Junior High School Student |
| Set (Snowboard and boots) |
3,000 yen | 2,500 yen |
| Board | 2,500 yen | 2,000 yen |
| Boots | 2,000 yen | 1,500 yen |
③ Lift fee
| Adult | High school student | Child Junior high school student |
Senior Age 55 or older |
|
| 1-day ticket (9:00~21:00) |
2,000 yen | 1,000 yen | free | 1,500 yen |
| Season Pass (9:00~21:00) |
22,000 yen | 11,000 yen | free | 17,000 yen |
Click here for the official website of Shinjo Citizen Ski Resort!
Detailed information
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Shinjo City Ski Resort
5919-3 Itsukamachi, Shinjo City, Yamagata Prefecture
8. Akakura Onsen Ski Resort (Mogami Town)
The appeal of Akakura Onsen Ski Resort is that not only can you enjoy sharp skiing on well-maintained courses, but there are also plenty of ungroomed zones where you can experience the feeling of being on a real snowy mountain.
There is also a cross-country course, so it is recommended to train while enjoying the magnificent scenery.
*Photo is for illustrative purposes only.
1. Ski resort information
Starting this season, we will be closed every Thursday
| Opening Day | December 21 (Sat.), 2024 |
| Closing date | March 31 (Mon.), 2025 |
| Number of courses and slopes | 8 |
| Number of lifts | 2 |
| Night Skiing | None |
| Parking Lot | Free Parking Lot |
| Access | ① Approx. 4 minutes by car from Akakura Onsen Station ② Approx. 80 minutes by car from Yamagata Station ③ Approx. 60 minutes by car from Yamagata Airport ④ Approx. 100 minutes by car from Shonai Airport ⑤ Approx. 100 minutes by car from Sendai Station |
② Ski and snowboard rental
No information available
③ Lift fee
| Adult | Child | Senior | |
| 1-day ticket | 3,500 yen | 2,500 yen | 3,000 yen |
| Season Pass | 35,000 yen | 25,000 yen | 30,000 yen |
*Children up to elementary school age
*Seniors are 55 years or older
Akakura Onsen Ski Resort’s official website can be found here!
Detailed information
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Akakura Onsen Ski Resort
3480-1 Tomizawa, Mogami Town, Yamagata Prefecture
9. Tengendai Kogen (Yonezawa City)
The appeal of Tengendai Kogen is that its high altitude means you can enjoy the finest powder snow.
You can usually ski until early May, so you can enjoy the resort for a long season.
Additionally, some parts of the slopes are unpacked so you can enjoy skiing on fresh snow, allowing you to feel the texture of the snow as you ski.
*Photo is for illustrative purposes only.
1. Ski resort information
| Opening Day | November 23 (Sat.), 2024 |
| Closing date | May 6 (Tue.), 2025 |
| Number of courses | 8 |
| Number of lifts and ropeways | 4 |
| Night skiing | none |
| Parking Lot | Free Parking Lot |
| Access | ① About 35 minutes by car from Yonezawa Station ② About 90 minutes by car from Yamagata Station ③ About 90 minutes by car from Yamagata Airport ④ About 75 minutes by car from Fukushima Station ⑤ About 130 minutes by car from Sendai Station <Reference> ・From Tokyo Station to Yonezawa Station, take the Yamagata Shinkansen bullet train for approximately 120 minutes. |
② Ski and snowboard rental information
| Ski | Adult | Child |
| Set (skis, poles, boots) |
3,800 yen | 2,550 yen |
| Skis | 2,550 yen | 2,550 yen |
| Snowboard | Adult | Child |
| Set (board, boots) |
4,100 yen | 3,100 yen |
| Board | 2,550 yen | 2,550 yen |
| Boots | 2,050 yen | 2,050 yen |
*Children must be elementary school age or younger
③ Common fee for lift and ropeway
| Adult | Senior/Junior high school student and above | Elementary school student | |
| 1-day ticket (8:20-17:00) |
5,500 yen | 4,400 yen | 4,100 yen |
| Season Pass (8:20-17:00) |
64,000 yen | 52,000 yen | 45,000 yen |
*Seniors are 55 years old or older.
*Student tickets are for junior high, high school, university, and vocational school students (student ID required).
*Season pass (winter mountain)
Click here for the official website of Tengendai Kogen!!
Detailed information
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Tianyuantai Kogen
Tengendai Kogen, 12118-6 Sumomoyama, Yonezawa City
0238-55-22360238-55-2236
10. Mt. Haguro Ski Resort (Tsuruoka City)
This family slope overlooks the majestic Mt. Gassan and also comes equipped with a kids slope that even small children can enjoy.
There are also courses specifically for snowboarding, so you can enjoy yourself safely and securely.
*Photo is for illustrative purposes only.
1. Ski resort information
| Opening Day | December 14 (Sat.), 2024 |
| Closing date | March 2 Sun.), 2025 |
| Number of courses | 7 |
| Number of lifts | 2 |
| Night skiing | None |
| Parking Lot | Free Parking Lot |
| Access | ① About 30 minutes by car from Tsuruoka Station ② About 50 minutes by car from Sakata Station ③ About 100 minutes by car from Yamagata Station ④ About 40 minutes by car from Shonai Airport ⑤ About 140 minutes by car from Sendai Station |
② Ski and snowboard rental information
| Adult | Child (junior high school student and younger) |
|
| Ski set (skis, boots, poles) |
3,000 yen | 2,400 yen |
| Snowboard | 3,000 yen | – |
*Children must be junior high school students or younger
③ Lift fee
| Adult | Child | |
| 1-day ticket (9:00-16:00) |
3,000 yen | 2,000 yen |
| Season Pass (9:00-16:00) |
21,400 yen | 10,200 yen |
Click here for the official website of Mt. Haguro Ski Resort!
Detailed information
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Mt. Haguro Ski Resort
Hagurosan Ski resort, 8 Haguromachi Toge Hagurosan, Tsuruoka City
0235-62-42700235-62-4270
11. Yudonosan Ski Resort (Tsuruoka City)
Yudono Ski Resort is the largest ski resort in the Shonai region.
There are four courses to choose from, ranging from the 300-meter “Advanced Course” with a maximum gradient of 35 degrees, to the 2,000-meter “Forest Course” with a gentle slope.
There are also slopes for kids, making it popular with families.
*Photo is for illustrative purposes only.
1. Ski resort information
| Opening Day | December 8 (Sat.), 2024 |
| Closing date | March 31 (Mon.), 2025 |
| Number of courses | 9 |
| Number of lifts | 2 |
| Night skiing | none |
| Parking Lot | Free Parking Lot |
| Access | ① About 40 minutes by car from Tsuruoka Station ② About 60 minutes by car from Sakata Station ③ About 90 minutes by car from Yamagata Station ④ About 40 minutes by car from Shonai Airport ⑤ About 140 minutes by car from Sendai Station |
② Ski and snowboard rental information
| Ski | Adult | Child |
| Set (Skis, poles, boots) |
3,400 yen | 1,500 yen |
| Skis | 1,800 yen | 1,000 yen |
| Poles | 630 yen | 630 yen |
| Boots (Skiing and Snowboarding) |
1,800 yen | 1,000 yen |
| Snowboard | Adult | Child |
| Set (Snowboard and boots) |
3,400 yen | 2,000 yen |
| Snowboard | 2,300 yen | 1,000 yen |
*Adults are high school students and above
*Children are elementary and junior high school students
③ Lift fee
| Adult (High school student and above) |
High school student (student ID required) | Child (Elementary & junior high school student) |
Senior (60 years old or older) |
|
| 1-day ticket | 3,700 yen | 1,800 yen | 1,000 yen | 3,000 yen |
| Season Pass | 37,000 yen | – | 6,100 yen | 31,000 yen |
*Adults are high school students and above
*Children are elementary and junior high school students
*Seniors are 60 years old or older
Click here for the official website of Yudonosan Ski Resort!
Detailed information
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Yudonosan Ski Resort
104-5 Tamugimata Rokujuriyama, Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture
0235-54-64500235-54-6450
12. Kushibiki Taranokidai Ski Resort (Tsuruoka City)
This ski resort is close to Tsuruoka city center and is easy to visit.
There is also a free sleigh ride area right in front of the parking lot, which even small children can enjoy.
The Slopes also offers a great view of the Shonai Plain, and you can enjoy the night view during night games.
1. Ski resort information
| Opening Day | December 21 (Sat.), 2024 |
| Closing date | March 2 (Sun.), 2025 |
| Hours | Weekdays: 17:00~21:00 (night ski only) Weekends and holidays: 9:00~21:00 (daytime and night ski) *From December 29 (Sun.) to January 5 (Sun.) 9:00~21:00 |
| Number of courses | 7 |
| Number of lifts | 1 |
| Night skiing | Yes |
| Parking Lot | Free Parking Lot |
| Access | ① About 30 minutes by car from Tsuruoka Station ② About 50 minutes by car from Sakata Station ③ About 90 minutes by car from Yamagata Station ④ About 40 minutes by car from Shonai Airport ⑤ About 130 minutes by car from Sendai Station |
② Ski and snowboard rental information
| Adult | Child | |
| Ski set | 2,100 yen | 1,400 yen |
| Snowboard set | 3,100 yen | 2,600 yen |
*Adults are high school students and above
*Children must be junior high school students or younger
③ Lift fee
| Adult | High school student | Child | |
| 1-day ticket (9:00~16:30) |
2,900 yen | 2,000 yen | 2,000 yen |
| Night skiing ticket (17:00~21:00) |
Adult: 2,000 yen Senior: 1,300 yen | 1,000 yen | 1,000 yen |
| Season Pass | Adult: 20,400 yen Senior: 16,500 yen | 20,400 yen | 10,200 yen Junior high school student and under residing in Tsuruoka city: 5,100 yen |
*Tsuruoka city residents who are junior high school students or younger can get a season ticket for half price! 10,200 yen → 5,100 yen *Children are junior high school students or younger *Seniors are 60 years old or older
Click here for the official website of Kushibiki Taranokidai Ski Resort!
Detailed information
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Kushibiki Taranokidai Ski Resort
469-1 Taranoki Nishino, Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture
0235-57-54700235-57-5470
13. Summary
This time we introduced recommended ski resorts in Yamagata Prefecture.
Each has its own characteristics, and there are a variety of slopes that can be enjoyed by everyone from beginners to advanced skiers, and children to adults.
Enjoy the winter season at your favorite ski resort!
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