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Ski resorts in Yamagata Prefecture

Explore ski resorts in Yamagata Prefecture, including Yamagata Zao, using the map and list. Compare runs, lift prices and resort features to plan your trip.

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Ski resorts in Yamagata Prefecture

30 ski resorts · Showing 1–24

Yamagata Prefecture / Asahi Town (朝日町)

Asahi Shizenkan Snow Park

0 reviews

Enjoy natural snow on ungroomed slopes.

Family-friendlyKnown for powder snow
Number of trails
3 trails
Adult day pass
JPY 3,800Reference price (tax included)
Yamagata Prefecture / Kaneyama Town (金山町)

Green Valley Kamuro

0 reviews

A compact ski area that is easy to get to know.

Family-friendlyKnown for powder snow
Number of trails
4 trails
Adult day pass
JPY 3,300Reference price (tax included)
Yamagata Prefecture / Tsuruoka City (鶴岡市)

Hagurosan Ski Resort

0 reviews

Rentals and lessons make it easier to get started.

Family-friendlyKnown for powder snowBeginner-friendly
Number of trails
7 trails
Adult day pass
JPY 3,500Reference price (tax included)
Yamagata Prefecture / Oguni Town (小国町)

Yokone

0 reviews

Enjoy beginner slopes and progress to the next level.

Known for powder snowBeginner-friendly
Number of trails
2 trails
Adult day pass
JPY 3,4002026–27 (tax included)
Yamagata Prefecture / Obanazawa City (尾花沢市)

Gorillas Park Hanagasa Kogen

0 reviews

A ski area where you can also enjoy night skiing.

Known for powder snowBeginner-friendly
Number of trails
3 trails
Adult day pass
JPY 1,900Reference price (tax included)
Yamagata Prefecture / Tsuruoka City (鶴岡市)

Taranokidai ski slope

0 reviews

A compact, easy-to-navigate trail layout.

Known for powder snow
Number of trails
5 trails
Adult day pass
JPY 3,3002026–27 (tax included)
Yamagata Prefecture / Nishikawa Town (西川町)

Gassan Ski Resort

0 reviews

A compact ski area that is easy to get to know.

Known for powder snowLong runs
Number of trails
4 trails
Adult day pass
Day pass price unavailable
Yamagata Prefecture / Higashine City (東根市)

Jangle Jungle

0 reviews

A ski area making use of north-facing slopes.

Family-friendlyKnown for powder snow
Number of trails
5 trails
Adult day pass
JPY 5,800Reference price (tax included)
Yamagata Prefecture / Yuza Town (遊佐町)

三ノ俣スキー場

0 reviews

A compact ski area that is easy to get to know.

Beginner-friendly
Number of trails
1 trails
Use of facilities
FreeReference price (tax included)
Yamagata Prefecture / Iide Town (飯豊町)

Tenoko Ski Area

0 reviews

Combine skiing and snow play for a family day out.

Family-friendlyKnown for powder snowBeginner-friendly
Number of trails
4 trails
Adult day pass
JPY 2,100Reference price (tax included)
Yamagata Prefecture / Mamurogawa Town (真室川町)

秋山スキー場

0 reviews

A compact ski area that is easy to get to know.

Beginner-friendly
Number of trails
1 trails
Adult day pass
Day pass price unavailable
Yamagata Prefecture / Oe Town (大江町)

小鳥山スキー場

0 reviews

A ski area where you can also enjoy night skiing.

Beginner-friendly
Number of trails
1 trails
Adult day pass
JPY 1,320Reference price (tax included)
Yamagata Prefecture / Yonezawa City (米沢市)

Onogawa Onsen

0 reviews

Combine skiing and snow play for a family day out.

Family-friendlyKnown for powder snowBeginner-friendly
Number of trails
1 trails
Adult day pass
JPY 3,000Reference price (tax included)
Yamagata Prefecture / Sakata City (酒田市)

Matsuyama Ski Area

0 reviews

Take breaks at the lodge between runs.

Known for powder snowBeginner-friendly
Number of trails
3 trails
Adult day pass
JPY 2,510Reference price (tax included)
Yamagata Prefecture / Shinjo City (新庄市)

Shinjo Shimin

0 reviews

Equipment rental is available for your ski day.

Beginner-friendly
Number of trails
3 trails
Adult day pass
JPY 2,000Reference price (tax included)
Yamagata Prefecture / Nishikawa Town (西川町)

Nishikawa Chomin Ski Area

0 reviews

Learn the basics on beginner-friendly slopes.

Known for powder snowBeginner-friendly
Number of trails
3 trails
Adult day pass
JPY 3,800Reference price (tax included)
Yamagata Prefecture / Kawanishi Town (川西町)

川西町営小松スキー場

0 reviews

A ski area where you can also enjoy night skiing.

Family-friendlyBeginner-friendly
Number of trails
2 trails
Adult day pass
JPY 1,500Reference price (tax included)
Yamagata Prefecture / Kaminoyama City (上山市)

Zao Liza World

0 reviews

Enjoy skiing on a choice of slopes.

Family-friendlyKnown for powder snow
Number of trails
6 trails
Adult day pass
Day pass price unavailable
Yamagata Prefecture / Kaminoyama City (上山市)

Zao Sarukura

0 reviews

Enjoy skiing on a choice of slopes.

Known for powder snow
Number of trails
6 trails
Adult day pass
JPY 3,800Reference price (tax included)
Yamagata Prefecture / Yamagata City (山形市)

Zao Onsen Ski Resort

0 reviews

Enjoy skiing on a choice of slopes.

Family-friendlyKnown for powder snowBeginner-friendlyLong runs
Number of trails
12 trails
Adult day pass
JPY 8,0002026–27 (tax included)
Yamagata Prefecture / Nagai City (長井市)

Doshojidaira Ski Resort

0 reviews

Learn the basics on beginner-friendly slopes.

Known for powder snowBeginner-friendly
Number of trails
3 trails
Adult day pass
JPY 930Reference price (tax included)
Yamagata Prefecture / Yonezawa City (米沢市)

Tengendai Kogen

0 reviews

Enjoy plenty of skiing on long runs.

Family-friendlyKnown for powder snowLong runs
Number of trails
7 trails
Adult day pass
JPY 5,500Reference price (tax included)
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Ski resortLocationNumber of trailsAdult fees (reference)
#1Zao Onsen Ski ResortZao Onsen Ski Resort →
Yamagata City (山形市)
12 trails
JPY 8,0002026–27 (tax included)
Ticket details2026–27 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.
#2Gassan Ski ResortGassan Ski Resort →
Nishikawa Town (西川町)
4 trails
Day pass price unavailable
#3Tengendai KogenTengendai Kogen →
Yonezawa City (米沢市)
7 trails
JPY 5,500Reference price (tax included)
Ticket detailsThe official website of the operator.2025–26(2026 year5 month6Lopeway Lift Common Passport1Tickets for adults.5,500Circle and Primary School.4,100Yin (Mizhou City officials also publish the same amount). students and senior55older than4,400Tickets, timetables and PM tickets are different.2026–27not confirmed .
#4Jangle JungleJangle Jungle →
Higashine City (東根市)
5 trails
JPY 5,800Reference price (tax included)
Ticket detailsOfficial2025–26Usually1The Day (8:30~17:00• General5,800The Circle, High School.60older than4,600Undergraduate students are free, but lifts require a free ticket issued at the ticket store.1The day passport is common.7,300Usually in the circle.1Difference between the bill and the ticket.2026–27not confirmed .
#5Yonezawa Snow WorldYonezawa Snow World →
Yonezawa City (米沢市)
8 trails
JPY 5,000Reference price (tax included)
Ticket detailsOperator official 2025-26 ordinary lift 1 day ticket (up to 16:45) adult 5,000 yen, children (small 1 to mid 3) 4,000 yen. high school and college students and older than 60 years are 4,500 yen. unschooled children are free on board with the guardian. 2026-27 fees are not confirmed.
#6Yudonosan Ski AreaYudonosan Ski Area →
Tsuruoka City (鶴岡市)
5 trails
JPY 3,700Reference price (tax included)
Ticket detailsOfficial operator fee: usually1Tickets are common (more than high school students)3,700Junior and Junior (School School)1,000Yin, high school students present student certificate.1,800The Circle, the Senior60older than3,000Free to school, not formally.2025–26Showing the season guide,2026–27not confirmed .
#7Yamagata Mogami Akakura OnsenYamagata Mogami Akakura Onsen →
Mogami Town (最上町)
5 trails
JPY 3,500Reference price (tax included)
Ticket detailsThe official tourist information of the city’s “2025–2026 ski field information” was posted: the highest-town赤倉温泉 ski field 1 day ticket is generally 3,500 yen/kind 2,500 yen, senior 3,000 yen. facility single official website is https://akakura-spa-ski.com/. the same name of the city’s Nizhny Novgorod 妙高市 ‘赤倉温泉 ski field’ is another facility. 2026–27 is not confirmed.
#8Zao Liza WorldZao Liza World →
Kaminoyama City (上山市)
6 trails
Day pass price unavailable
#9Asahi Shizenkan Snow ParkAsahi Shizenkan Snow Park →
Asahi Town (朝日町)
3 trails
JPY 3,800Reference price (tax included)
Ticket detailsThe official list of the elevator.1Tickets: General3,800Circle High School.1,200Circle and Student.60older than3,000Younger students are free with the guardian companions. official page is for a special period2027 year3 month1Day →3 month14General Day.3,500The Circle.1,200The year of application is not specified as the normal fee.2026–27Certain service days are free / discount.
#10Tendo Kogen Ski ResortTendo Kogen Ski Resort →
Tendo City (天童市)
6 trails
JPY 3,050Reference price (tax included)
Ticket details1 day ticket of the official fee table: adults 3,050 yen, children (3 years to primary students) and senior (55 years or older) 2,030 yen.
Check the official source of the lift ticket.
Official prices: Zao Onsen Ski Resort ↗Gassan Ski Resort: official lift prices ↗Tengendai Kogen: official lift prices ↗Jangle Jungle: official lift prices ↗Yonezawa Snow World: official lift prices ↗Yudonosan Ski Area: official lift prices ↗Yamagata Mogami Akakura Onsen: official lift prices ↗Official prices: Zao Liza World ↗Asahi Shizenkan Snow Park: official lift prices ↗Tendo Kogen Ski Resort: official lift prices ↗

The prices are different according to the published season, common tickets, guarantees and discount.The latest rates and applicability conditions please check out details and official guidelines for each ski resort.

CHOOSE YOUR STYLE

Choosing a ski resort in Yamagata Prefecture

PLAN YOUR TRIP

Getting to Yamagata Prefecture and planning your trip

By car

From the location of each facility and route guidelines, you can check the transport from the starting point. In winter passing regulations and parking conditions are also checked in the official guide.

Check the location from the ski area.

Public transport and shuttles

The method of transportation from the nearest station and the absence of shipping vary by facility.On the official website of each ski resort, check the timetable and operating conditions on the day of use.

Official guide to the ski fields.

Getting around the region

When visiting multiple ski stations, check the location in the map. Common tickets and shuttles are not implemented and the objective facilities and conditions of use are checked in the official guide.

Check the location on the area map.

Opening dates and snow conditions

Open schedules and skiing courses will vary depending on weather. Please open the official guide from the details of each ski area page to check out the latest information on the date of your visit.

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FREQUENT QUESTIONS

Ski resorts in Yamagata Prefecture: frequently asked questions

Which ski resorts are listed?

This page lists ski resorts in Yamagata Prefecture. Locations include Asahi Town (朝日町), Mogami Town (最上町), Kaneyama Town (金山町), Yuza Town (遊佐町), Tsuruoka City (鶴岡市), Yonezawa City (米沢市), Tendo City (天童市), Oe Town (大江町), Yamanobe Town (山辺町), Kawanishi Town (川西町), Iide Town (飯豊町), Shinjo City (新庄市), Nishikawa Town (西川町), Sakata City (酒田市), Oguni Town (小国町), Okura Village (大蔵村), Shirataka Town (白鷹町), Mamurogawa Town (真室川町), Obanazawa City (尾花沢市), Kaminoyama City (上山市), Yamagata City (山形市), Nagai City (長井市), Higashine City (東根市). Use the map and municipality filter to find them.

Are there options for beginners and families?

You can find the conditions of "for beginners" and "for family".Course maps, lessons, and the conditions of use of children's facilities also check in detailed and official guidelines for each facility.

Are lift ticket prices directly comparable?

The terms of the published season, ticket, guarantee fee, WEB fees and other.The reference fees are also posted as free facilities.Application conditions please check out comparison tables and details and official guidelines for each facility.

Can I visit several resorts?

You can check and plan the location relationship and travel routes on the map. Common tickets or shipping are not done in all facilities. The target facilities and operating conditions please check in each official guide.

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