Skiing in Yamagata Prefecture
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
Asahi自然観スノーパーク, Asahi Shizenkan Snow Park
山形県朝日町の自然に囲まれたアウトドアリゾート「Asahi自然観」。冬はスキー・スノーボードを満喫、グリーンシーズンはアクティビティや空気神社めぐりが楽しめます。プライベート感あふれるコテージ宿泊も充実。四季を通じてご家族・グループでお楽しみください。
Atsumi Onsen Ipponki (あつみ温泉一本木)
Atsumi Onsen Ipponki (あつみ温泉一本木) is a historic, non-operational ski area in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. Ski operations are not active. Atsumi Onsen Ipponki was a small, local ski hill located in Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture, near the historic Atsumi Onsen hot spring district. The facility primarily served local residents and visitors to the nearby hot springs before its closure.
Matsuyama (松山スキー場)
Beginners and families with small children can enjoy skiing at Matsuyama Ski Resort.
Nishikawa Chomin (西川町民スキー場)
Nishikawa Chomin (西川町民スキー場) is a small ski area in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. It has 1.2 km of pistes served by one lift. The slopes run from 244 m to 338 m, a vertical drop of 94 m.
Tendo Kogen (天童高原スキー場)
Tendo Kogen (天童高原スキー場) is a small ski area in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. It has 3.5 km of pistes served by 2 lifts. The slopes run from 602 m to 675 m, a vertical drop of 73 m.
Yamagata Akakura Onsen (やまがた赤倉温泉スキー場)
Yamagata Akakura Onsen (やまがた赤倉温泉スキー場) ski resort in Japan.
Yudonosan (湯殿山スキー場)
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グリーンバレー神室スキー場, Green Valley Kamuro Ski Area
グリーンバレー神室スキー場, Green Valley Kamuro Ski Area is a ski resort in Yamagata Prefecture, JP. Live conditions and forecasts on boardernews.
八森山スキー場, Hachimoriyama Ski Area
Hachimoriyama Ski Area is a small ski area in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. It has 0.3 km of pistes served by one lift. The slopes run from 165 m to 210 m, a vertical drop of 45 m.
天元台高原, Tengendai Kogen
米沢市にある「天元台高原」は、標高1,300mに位置し、晴れた日には蔵王・鳥海・月山・飯豊・朝日連峰を一望できます。日本百名山の一つ、吾妻山の最短登山口でもあり、ロープウェイやリフトを利用すれば気軽に山頂へたどり着けます。北望台を起点に湿原などを散策するトレッキングコースが人気で、夏は避暑として全国各地より登山客が訪れます。 また、冬は上質のパウダースノーを楽しめる天元台高原スキー場があり、初級者から上級者まで幅広く楽しめるフィールドが整っています。標高1,350mから1,820mに位置するゲレンデは、例年、11月下旬より初滑りができ、GW頃まで春スキーを楽しめます。
小野川温泉スキー場, Onogawa Onsen
Onogawa Onsen Ski Resort is located in the inner parlor of Yonezawa. It prioritizes user safety and recently underwent lift repairs to ensure continued operation.
川西町営小松スキー場, Kawanishi Choei Komatsu Ski Area
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手ノ子スキー場, Tenoko Ski Area
Tenoko Ski Resort is recommended for beginners to intermediate skiers and families, offering easy access and good snow quality. It features two types of lifts, gentle slopes for beginners, and night skiing.
月山スキー場, Mount Gassan Ski Resort
Gassan Ski Resort offers a special ski experience woven by snow and nature. Known as the sacred place for summer skiing, it allows visitors to enjoy the snowy mountains from spring to summer on scenic slopes at an altitude of 1,600m.
栗子国際スキー場, Kuriko International Ski & Resort
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横根スキー場, Yokone
Yokone Ski Resort is one of the exchange facilities in Oguni Town, managed by Oguni Shiroi Mori Co., Ltd.
秋山スキー場, Akiyama Ski Area
Akiyama Ski Area is a small ski area in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. It has 1 km of pistes served by one lift. The slopes run from 136 m to 176 m, a vertical drop of 40 m.
米沢スキー場, Yonezawa Snow World
山形県米沢市のスキー場［米沢スキー場］にあるゴルフ練習場です。400ヤードの打ち下ろし練習場は、豪快なショットが楽しめます！
羽黒山スキー場, Hagurosan Ski Area
休暇村庄内羽黒スキー場は、初心者から上級者まで楽しめるコースとファミリーに嬉しいキッズエリアが特徴です。毎日ゲレンデ整備が行われ、レンタルも充実しており、安心してスキーを楽しめます。
花笠高原スキー場, Hanagasa Kogen Ski Area
Explore 3 ski trail maps from 2002-2023 for Hanagasa Kogen (花笠高原スキー場) in Tōhoku - Yamagata, Japan (日本).
蔵王ライザワールド, Zao Liza World
Zao Liza World is a small ski area in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. It has 3.6 km of pistes served by 3 lifts, including 3 chairlifts. The slopes run from 1,073 m to 1,447 m, a vertical drop of 374 m.
蔵王温泉スキー場, Zao Onsen Ski Resort
Zao Onsen Mountain & Snow Resort offers 14 slopes and 12 courses with a vertical drop of 881 meters. It provides convenient online lift ticket purchases, rental services, ski schools, and over 10 restaurants.
蔵王猿倉スキー場, Zao Sarukura
Zao Sarukura Ski Resort hosts a junior ski school, aiming to encourage more children to become proficient skiers. The resort also offers early sales for its 2026-27 ski lift season tickets.
長井市道照寺平スキー場, Doshojidaira Ski Area
Doshojidaira Ski Area is a small ski area in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. It has 1.2 km of pistes served by 3 lifts. The slopes run from 303 m to 410 m, a vertical drop of 107 m.
Yamagata Prefecture at a Glance
Aggregate stats across 25 resorts
Total Resorts
25
Total Piste km
90 km
Total Lifts
74
Elevation Range
136–1,822 m
Avg Day Pass
-
Total Runs
189
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Sorted by Piste km
| Resort | Piste km | Vert. Drop (m) | Lifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 蔵王温泉スキー場, Zao Onsen Ski Resort | 39 | 881 | 28 |
| 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 | 8 | 312 | 3 |
| 天元台高原, Tengendai Kogen | 7 | 890 | 4 |
| Yudonosan (湯殿山スキー場) | 4 | 165 | 2 |
| 米沢スキー場, Yonezawa Snow World | 4 | 227 | 5 |
| 蔵王ライザワールド, Zao Liza World | 4 | 374 | 3 |
| Tendo Kogen (天童高原スキー場) | 4 | 74 | 2 |
| Asahi自然観スノーパーク, Asahi Shizenkan Snow Park | 3 | 172 | 2 |
| 羽黒山スキー場, Hagurosan Ski Area | 3 | 137 | 2 |
| 花笠高原スキー場, Hanagasa Kogen Ski Area | 3 | 152 | 2 |
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