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Yamagata Prefecture / Yamagata City (山形市)

Zao Onsen Ski Resort

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The Shandong Hot Springs Ski Area is located in the Mountain Shield County. 14 gerends and 12 courses are spread behind the hot springs street, you can enjoy a maximum of about 10km of skiing. while rotating the mountains of height 780 to 1,661m, the tech-friendly sliding and hot springs stay can be combined.

Number of trails
12 Runs
Gondolas
1 lifts
Longest run
10,000 m
Top elevation
1,661 m

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Trails & lifts

Number of trails
12 trails
Longest run
10,000m
Aerial tramways
3
Vertical drop
881m
Base elevation
780m
Top elevation
1,661m
Chairlifts
28
Gondolas
1

Tickets & opening information

2026-27

Adult day passJPY 8,000
Child day passJPY 4,000

Ticket types & conditions

2026–27 All-Hungary total 1 day ticket and regular period is adult 8,000 yen/kind (under middle school) 4,000 yen. regular period is 2026/12/19-25; 2027/1/4-29/3/1-14; peak period is adults 9,000 yen/kind 4,500 yen. spring season etc. is a separate fee. existing adult fees, URLs, the subject year to maintain children and conditions complete.

Parking fees

Free on a specific day.

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Offers & passes

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Ikon Pass

Published in Year2026-27

The conditions and objectives of this ski area.

2026-27のIkon Pass日本国内提携リゾート。Ikon PassとBase Pass等で利用日数・ブラックアウト条件が異なる。

Facilities

Equipment rental
Available
Ski school & lessons
Available
Kids & snow play area
Available
Restaurants & dining
Available
Snow Park
Available
Night skiing
Available
There is no parking.
Available

Location & resort details

Resort name
Zao Onsen Ski Resort
Prefecture
Yamagata Prefecture
Municipality
Yamagata City (山形市)

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