Skiing in Yamagata Prefecture

    Japan
    25 resorts

    Yamagata Prefecture is a ski destination in Japan, part of the Japan & East Asia region, with 25 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 136m to 1,822m, giving a vertical range of 1,686m. Across the area there are 90km of prepared pistes. There are 189 runs in total - 114 easy, 38 intermediate, 15 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 79 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 5 gondolas and 67 chairlifts. Notable resorts in the area include 蔵王温泉スキー場, Zao Onsen Ski Resort, 黒伏高原スノーパーク ジャングル・ジャングル, Kurobushi Kogen Snow Park Jangle Jungle, 天元台高原, Tengendai Kogen and Yudonosan (湯殿山スキー場). The ski season typically runs from December to May.

    Ski Resorts in Yamagata Prefecture

    25 ski resorts in Yamagata Prefecture

    Yamagata Prefecture at a Glance

    Aggregate stats across 25 resorts

    Total Resorts

    25

    Total Piste km

    90 km

    Total Lifts

    73

    Elevation Range

    136–1,822 m

    Avg Day Pass

    €5522

    Total Runs

    189

    Easy 109Intermediate 39Advanced 15

    Season Calendar - Yamagata Prefecture

    When each resort is open for skiing

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    Asahi自然観スノーパーク, Asahi Shizenkan Snow Park
    Atsumi Onsen Ipponki (あつみ温泉一本木)
    Matsuyama (松山スキー場)
    Nishikawa Chomin (西川町民スキー場)
    Tendo Kogen (天童高原スキー場)
    Yamagata Akakura Onsen (やまがた赤倉温泉スキー場)
    Yudonosan (湯殿山スキー場)
    グリーンバレー神室スキー場, Green Valley Kamuro Ski Area
    八森山スキー場, Hachimoriyama Ski Area
    天元台高原, Tengendai Kogen
    川西町営小松スキー場, Kawanishi Choei Komatsu Ski Area
    手ノ子スキー場, Tenoko Ski Area
    月山スキー場, Mount Gassan Ski Resort
    栗子国際スキー場, Kuriko International Ski & Resort
    小野川温泉スキー場, Onogawa Onsen

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