Ani – Mt. Moriyoshi

Akita Prefecture, Japan

Indy PassNight skiing
667m
Vertical
5
Runs
3
Lifts
1000cm/yr
Snowfall

Terrain

Beginner 40%
Intermediate 40%
Advanced 20%

About Ani – Mt. Moriyoshi

Remote, uncrowded resort on Mt. Moriyoshi in northern Akita, famous for its gondola ride to spectacular 'snow monsters' (juhyo)—globally rare ice-encrusted tree formations—with deep powder tree skiing and over 10 meters of annual snowfall.

The mountain

Terrain and lifts, with marked runs where OpenStreetMap has them.

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Good to know

Location
Akita Prefecture, Japan
Lift pass
Indy Pass
Season
December to March
Price tier
Mid
Night skiing
Yes

Stats last verified March 2026.

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